It is an example of something that can be avoided through the power of memory.
I believe the answer is that they separate syllables.
I hope this helps.
i would go with semicolon
Most authors connect their books to actual people, the way people read books sometimes they really connect to the characters so it can effect them. Also let's say a book is about bad decisions that can also change a person's decision in something in life, also effects then. Hope that helped a bit