How Steel Was Tempered was an autobiographical novel by Russia's Ostrovsky. It used the growth of the protagonist, Pavel Kochagin, as the main line to show the social, political, and economic conditions of the Russian revolution in the early 20th century, as well as the struggle and sacrifice of young workers. The writing techniques of the novel were mainly reflected in the following three aspects: 1. Narrated perspective "How Steel was Tempered" uses a first-person narrative perspective to let the protagonist, Pavel Kochagin, directly face the readers to show his growth experience and inner world. This way of narration allowed the readers to understand the protagonist's experiences and feelings more deeply, while also enhancing the realism and appeal of the novel. 2. Shaping Character Images "How Steel Was Tempered" showed the struggle and sacrifice spirit of a group of young Russian workers through the growth of the protagonist, Pavel Kochagin. In order to realize their ideals and beliefs, they were not afraid of hardships and sacrifices. Through the description of these characters, the novel showed their character, quality, thoughts and emotions, and also showed the spirit of Russian society and people. 3 Comparisons and Foil "How Steel Was Tempered" emphasized the growth process and inner world of the protagonist, Pavel Kochagin, through contrast and contrast. In the novel, the contrast between Pavel Kochagin and other young workers reflects his uniqueness and uniqueness, and also shows the similarities and commonality of other young workers. This kind of contrast and contrast allowed the readers to have a deeper understanding of the protagonist's experience and growth process, and at the same time, it also enhanced the appeal and durability of the novel.