Lu Xun's Self-Titled Portrait and Self-mockery were short essays that showed Lu Xun's unique personality and depth of thought by describing the author's self-image and mentality. In the poem, Lu Xun depicted himself wearing a long robe and mandarin jacket, which symbolized his image as an intellectual. Through his description of his appearance, he expressed his pursuit of knowledge and defense of civilization, and also reflected his criticism and reflection on social reality. In Self-mockery, Lu Xun used himself as an example to express his pursuit of self-awareness and self-liberation. Through his description of his appearance and mentality, he revealed his shortcomings, but at the same time, he also showed his open-minded and cheerful personality and the pursuit of self-transcendence. Lu Xun's two short essays were full of thoughts about self-awareness and the meaning of life, showing his unique depth of thought and personality traits, which had a profound impact on the development of modern Chinese literature and thought.