Question

In the novel, To Kill a Mockingbird by Harper Lee, a major character, Jem's view on the world shifts drastically due to his experiences with his hometown


Does this sentence sound awkward? If so, how can I make this sentence flow more smoothly?

Thank you

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Reed
It is a little awkward: "...Harper Lee, a major character, Jem's..." You might write "...Jem, drastically changes his view..." And I would say Jem's experiences were IN his hometown, not with.
Lucina
In the novel, To Kill a Mockingbird by Harper Lee, a major character, Jem drastically changes his view due to his experiences in his hometown.


Thank you! Is this what you meant?
Reed
you need a comma after "Jem," Jem is a noun, but it tells who the major character is. The subject of your sentence is "a major character," a noun phrase.
Lucina
Alright! Thanks for your help!
Reed
You're welcome.

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