Question

Use the statement about William Kamkwamba and Brian Mealer's The Boy Who Harnessed the Wind to answer the question.

William's windmill is built using old materials from the trash and gives the villagers new hope with the electricity it is able to create.

Which universal theme is being represented?

(1 point)

good versus evil

coming of age/loss of innocence

hero’s journey

renewal/rebirth

Answer 1

renewal/rebirth — the windmill transforms old trash into new hope and life for the village, symbolizing renewal.