The Ordinary World was a combination of realism and symbolism that China adopted the theoretical perspective of modern literature. In the first-year literary theory, modernist literary theory usually included the following characteristics: 1. Anti-tradition: Modern literature often opposed the shackles of traditional literature and pursued the independence and innovation of literature. In the ordinary world, Lu Yao expressed his criticism and reflection on tradition through the fate and experience of the characters in the novel. Symbolism: Modern literature often uses symbolism to express the author's feelings and thoughts through symbols and metaphor. In the ordinary world, Lu Yao used many symbolic techniques such as wheat, yellow river, eggs, etc. to express the society and the people at the bottom of life. 3. Psychological description: Modern literature emphasized the contradiction and complexity of the character's heart to reveal the inner world of the character through psychological description. In the ordinary world, Lu Yao showed the contradictions and pain in the depths of their hearts through the dialogue and psychological activities of the characters in the novel. 4. Realism: Modern literature also emphasized realism to reflect the nature of society and human nature through true descriptions. In the ordinary world, Lu Yao used a large number of realistic descriptions, such as describing the appearance and heart of the characters, describing the social environment, etc., to express the nature of human nature and society. To sum up, the ordinary world adopted the theoretical perspective of modern literature, emphasizing the combination of realism and symbolism. Through anti-tradition, symbolism, psychological description and realism, it presented a real and complex society and human nature.