The Boy Who Harnessed the Wind
Introduction + Context
Plot Summary
Detailed Summary & Analysis
Prologue Chapter 1 Chapter 2 Chapter 3 Chapter 4 Chapter 5 Chapter 6 Chapter 7 Chapter 8 Chapter 9 Chapter 10 Chapter 11 Chapter 12 Chapter 13 Chapter 14 Chapter 15 Epilogue
Themes
All Themes Rebirth, Recycling, and Reinvention The Business of Survival Malawian Culture and African Community Education and Entrepreneurship Science vs. Superstition and Magic
Quotes
Characters
All Characters William Kamkwamba Trywell Kamkwamba Agnes Kamkwamba Gilbert Geoffrey Albert Mofat (Chief Wimbe) Khamba
Terms
All Terms ADMARC Dambo Dowe Ganyu Gule Wamkulu Kwacha Mangolomara Mphala Nsima Sing’anga Walkman
Symbols
All Symbols The Windmill
Download PDF
Download Teacher Edition
Sign In

The Boy Who Harnessed the Wind

by

William Kamkwamba

The Boy Who Harnessed the Wind Symbols

The Windmill

Built exclusively from recycled materials, William’s windmill represents the triumph of human invention in the face of poverty and starvation. It is a testament to William’s personal aptitude for science, built from his independent…

read analysis of The Windmill

The Windmill Symbol Icon
Home About Contact Help
Copyright © 2025 All Rights Reserved
Terms Privacy Privacy Request
The LitCharts.com logo.
Requesting a new guide requires a free LitCharts account
You'll also get updates on new titles we publish and the ability to save highlights and notes.

or

Already have an account? Sign in
Complete your free account to request a guide
Already have an account? Sign in
The LitCharts.com logo.
Get your answer with a free account
You’ll also get tons of other helpful features, including free quizzes and saving guides.

or

Already have an account? Sign in
Last step: complete your free account
Already have an account? Sign in
The LitCharts.com logo.
Creating notes and highlights requires a free LitCharts account.
You'll be able to access your notes and highlights, make requests, and get updates on new titles.

or

Already have an account? Sign in
Complete your free account to access notes and highlights
Already have an account? Sign in
The LitCharts.com logo.
Saving guides requires a free LitCharts account
Easily access your saved guides anytime.

or

Already have an account? Sign in
Complete your free account to save guides
Already have an account? Sign in