Lu Xun's novels were regarded as the forerunners of modern Chinese novels. He integrated many modern elements and concepts into his novels and realized the transformation from classical novels to modern novels. In classical novels, plots and characters were usually limited. The behavior and decisions of the characters were often influenced by traditional morality and values. Lu Xun's novels were even freer. He created many characters with independent thoughts. Their actions and decisions were no longer bound by traditional morality and values, but made choices according to their own judgments and beliefs. Lu Xun's novels also adopted the narrative methods and writing techniques of modern literature, such as narrative language, contrast techniques and symbolic techniques. The use of these modern literary techniques made Lu Xun's novels more expressive and appealing, and more close to the reading needs of modern readers. Therefore, Lu Xun's novels have changed from classical novels to modern novels, which symbolizes the change of Chinese literature from traditional plots and characters to modern literature's narrative methods and writing techniques.