Middle school classic literature teaching faces issues such as fragmented resources, formulaic perspectives, and superficial learning, which can be addressed through reconstruction in classroom teaching. Using “Lin Chong Shelters from the Snow in the Mountain Spirit Temple” as a case study, this study proposes a threefold reconstruction approach. The first approach is to break the barrier of single-chapter teaching by constructing a thematic unit that integrates five additional chapters. This will guide students to read systematically and structurally, presenting the logical progression of Lin Chong's character development. The second approach is to shift the analytical perspective from the traditional image of snowstorms to the threefold symbolism of fire—hope, disaster, and rage—revealing the theme of oppression leading to revolt. The third approach is to engage students critically with literary figures, moving beyond simple plot memorization through the design of probing questions. Through these reconstructions, literary figures come to life, enhancing the effectiveness of teaching classic literature in middle schools.