Hometown was a Russian novel that depicted the life of the protagonist, Peter Carmen, including his growth, marriage, career, family, and inner contradictions. In the novel, Peter experienced many character changes, including: 1 Changes in childhood: Peter spent a happy childhood in his hometown, but his family conditions were not good. He was often abused by his parents and brother. 2. Changes in his youth: Peter spent a youth in his hometown. He began to realize his value and dreams and began to pursue his own career. 3. Changes in marriage and family: Peter's wife, Aliosha, also became very complicated in the novel. She experienced many changes in marriage and family life and finally got together with Peter. 4. Changes in his career and heart: Peter started his career in his hometown. He became a lawyer and gradually found that there were contradictions and pains in his heart. 5 Changes in his later years: Peter returned to his hometown in his later years. He experienced inner peace and loneliness, and also felt the fragility and impermanence of life. Through Peter Carmen's life, the novel portrays the changes of many characters and shows the challenges and difficulties that humans face in the process of growing up.