The outline of the intellectual image in Lu Xun's novels is as follows: I. Historical background The background of Lu Xun's novels was an important period in modern Chinese history, namely the transition period between feudal autocracy and democratic revolution at the end of the 19th century and the beginning of the 20th century. In this context, the intelligentsia was faced with enormous social and spiritual pressure. They not only had to face the shackles and suppression of feudal ethics, but also had to resist the threat and challenge of the invasion of foreign powers. At the same time, they had to actively participate in social progress and revolutionary struggle. II. Character Image The images of the intellectual in Lu Xun's novels had distinct personalities and profound thoughts. His image not only included the traditional intellectual's " knowledge of both the East and the West, talent, and noble morality ", but also the modern intellectual's " independent thinking, critical of reality, pursuit of freedom " and other characteristics. In Lu Xun's novels, the intellectual images focused on the expression of their thoughts and content, starting from daily life and the relationship between the characters. Through the description of the character's personality and fate, they revealed the contradictions and pain in the depths of their hearts, showing their dissatisfaction and resistance to feudal ethics and reality. Third, social criticism The intellectual images in Lu Xun's novels had a strong sense of social criticism. They called on people to pay attention to social justice and the interests of the people to promote social progress and revolution through the criticism of traditional ideas and reality. IV. Art Performance The intellectual images in Lu Xun's novels had a unique artistic expression. Through the description of the character's personality and fate, he showed the contradiction and struggle in the character's heart. At the same time, he used unique literary language and narrative techniques to enhance the artistry and thoughtfulness of the novel. V. The conclusion The intellectual image in Lu Xun's novels is an important literary image. It not only shows the independent thinking, criticism of reality and pursuit of freedom of modern Chinese intellectual, but also reflects the social contradictions and difficulties at that time, which has a profound impact on the development of modern Chinese literature and thought.