Lu Xun's novels had the characteristics of modern times, which were mainly manifested in the following aspects: 1. Realistic theme: Lu Xun's novels use realism as a creative technique to describe the darkness and cruelty of social reality. It reflects the suffering and struggle of the Chinese people to survive. It has a strong social criticism effect. 2. Pay attention to personal destiny: Lu Xun's novels pay attention to personal destiny and human nature, revealing the complexity and contradiction of human nature. In his novels, the suffering and struggle of ordinary people, as well as their despair and helplessness towards life, often appeared. 3. Reflection on traditional culture: Lu Xun's novels reflect deeply on the conflicts and contradictions between traditional culture and modern culture. He criticized the closeness and conservativeness of traditional culture, as well as the freedom and commerce of modern culture, and advocated a new understanding and modern transformation of traditional culture. The pursuit of the liberation of humanity: Lu Xun's novels are full of the pursuit of the liberation of humanity and the glory of humanity. Through describing the complexity and contradiction of human nature, he revealed the weaknesses and defects of human nature and emphasized the brilliance and beauty of human nature. Lu Xun's novels have distinctive modern characteristics, reflecting the psychological state and spiritual state of the Chinese people in the face of realistic difficulties and challenges. They have made important contributions to the development of Chinese literature and the construction of modern culture.