Boy who Harnessed the wind
Quote Significance
“Looking at it now, it appeared exactly as it was-something out of a dream.” Pg. 1
This quote explains William’s feelings and pride at the end of the book, even though the quote is at the beginning of the book. William is proud of his windmill that he has built.
“Before I discovered the miracles of science, magic ruled the world.” Pg. 3
This describes William’s young mind, as he believes in everything and has an incredible imagination.
“My father was a born storyteller, largely because his own life had been like one fantastic tale.” Pg. 24
William’s father lived an incredible life and when he grew up, he told William all the stories of his life. This represents the beginning of the book because it consists of William’s father’s stories and adventures.
“Me as a young boy in Masitala village, no doubt plotting some mischief to cause my mother grief.” Pg. 40
This describes William as a boy, troublesome and imaginative.
“In January 1997, when I was nine years old, our family experienced a sudden and tragic loss.” Pg. 49
Towards the middle of the book, William’s uncle dies from tuberculosis. This quote helps depict the emotional toll it had on William.
“My father’s sprit seemed to disappear in the days after my sister left.” Pg. 106
William’s father depended on others to uplift his spirits. When his sister left, William’s father seemed so upset because of this absence.
“That afternoon, the ways of the world suddenly became more clear.” Pg. 139
William is growing up in the middle of the book. He sees things from different perspectives and now understands things that were unknown to him, just years ago.
“We must learn to forgive.” Pg. 159
William’s father’s intelligence is displayed in this quote. He speaks wise words to William so he can overcome tough times.
“The next day after lunch I began putting everything together.” Pg. 194
“Looking at it now, it appeared exactly as it was-something out of a dream.” Pg. 1
This quote explains William’s feelings and pride at the end of the book, even though the quote is at the beginning of the book. William is proud of his windmill that he has built.
“Before I discovered the miracles of science, magic ruled the world.” Pg. 3
This describes William’s young mind, as he believes in everything and has an incredible imagination.
“My father was a born storyteller, largely because his own life had been like one fantastic tale.” Pg. 24
William’s father lived an incredible life and when he grew up, he told William all the stories of his life. This represents the beginning of the book because it consists of William’s father’s stories and adventures.
“Me as a young boy in Masitala village, no doubt plotting some mischief to cause my mother grief.” Pg. 40
This describes William as a boy, troublesome and imaginative.
“In January 1997, when I was nine years old, our family experienced a sudden and tragic loss.” Pg. 49
Towards the middle of the book, William’s uncle dies from tuberculosis. This quote helps depict the emotional toll it had on William.
“My father’s sprit seemed to disappear in the days after my sister left.” Pg. 106
William’s father depended on others to uplift his spirits. When his sister left, William’s father seemed so upset because of this absence.
“That afternoon, the ways of the world suddenly became more clear.” Pg. 139
William is growing up in the middle of the book. He sees things from different perspectives and now understands things that were unknown to him, just years ago.
“We must learn to forgive.” Pg. 159
William’s father’s intelligence is displayed in this quote. He speaks wise words to William so he can overcome tough times.
“The next day after lunch I began putting everything together.” Pg. 194