Character images were an important part of a novel. They reflected the author's thoughts and understanding of human nature, society, and life by shaping the character's personality, appearance, behavior, and psychology. Character images play an important role in the progression of the plot, the performance of the character's emotions, and the expression of the theme. 1. Drive the development of the plot: The plot of a novel is often composed of the intertwined personalities of many characters, and the characters 'personalities and actions will directly affect the development of the plot. Through the creation of the characters, the story could be more colorful and fascinating. 2. Character emotions: The emotions of the characters in the novel are the most real and profound. Through the character's personality, behavior, and speech, the readers can better understand the inner feelings of the characters. The performance of the character image could make the character more three-dimensional and plump. 3. Revealing the inner world of the characters: The inner world of the characters in the novel is often more complicated. It is necessary to reveal the inner contradictions, beliefs, and emotional entanglements of the characters through the language, behavior, and psychological activities of the characters. This would allow the readers to better understand the character's personality and inner world. 4. Shaping the characters of the readers: The characters and plots in the novel are all imagined and constructed by the readers. Through reading the novel, the readers can feel their own imagination and shaping of the characters and plots, so as to better understand human nature and society. Character images play an important role in the story plot, character emotions, theme expression and reader image. They are indispensable elements in novel creation.