The thatched cottage was a modern Chinese novel written by Lu Xun. The following is a summary of each chapter: Village Life This chapter described the protagonist's childhood life in the countryside, including their living environment, production methods, family situation, etc. Although the thatched cottage's childhood was poor, it was full of happiness and dreams. Village Transformation This chapter narrates the process of the thatched cottage family from wealth to poverty, reflecting the changes in China's rural society at that time. With the acceleration of the process of industrialisation and civilisation, the village life gradually became modern, but the thatched cottage family was forced to leave the village and move towards the city. School Education This chapter described the school education of the thatched cottage children, including the education they received, learning content, teaching methods, etc. The poor and backward school education of the thatched cottage children made it difficult for them to obtain a good education, which also brought great difficulties to their future development. Chapter 4: The Society This chapter narrates the experiences of thatched huts in the social environment, including the social pressure they faced, social class, interpersonal relationships, etc. Although the social environment of the thatched cottage was complicated, it was also full of hope and dreams. Adult Life This chapter described the life of the thatched huts after they became adults, including their occupations, life experiences, interpersonal relationships, and so on. Although the thatched cottage experienced many setbacks in its adult life, it was also full of hope and success. Life in His Later Years This chapter described the life of the thatched cottage in their later years, including their physical condition, family situation, psychological state, etc. Although the thatched cottage lost many things in his later years, it was also filled with memories and emotions.