At the end of the novel "Hometown", the "magical picture" in paragraph 12 appears repeatedly because in the second half of the novel, the author Lu Xun brings the readers into the situation of his hometown by describing the scenes and characters of his hometown. In this part, Lu Xun once again mentioned this magical picture because he thought that this picture represented the history and culture of his hometown, and it was also a kind of nostalgia and emotion for his hometown. By repeating this miraculous picture, Lu Xun hoped to arouse the readers 'resonance and at the same time let the readers have a deeper understanding of his feelings for his hometown. At the same time, this mystical picture also became a symbol of Lu Xun's longing for his hometown, allowing the readers to feel the theme and emotions of the novel.