In the novel How Steel Was Tempered, the protagonist, Pavel Kochagin, faced many challenges and difficulties in the process of growing up, but he eventually became an excellent revolutionary and social worker. The most pressing question for young people to answer may be "who are we, where are we from, and where are we going?" This question not only involved personal growth and life choices, but also involved the development and future direction of the entire society. In How Steel Was Tempered, Paul showed us how a person grew up in a difficult environment, how he overcame difficulties and challenges, and how he became a real hero and the power of social progress through his personal experience and thoughts. This question applies to all of us as well. It helps us understand ourselves and society better and strive to achieve our goals and ideals.