Which details from the texts suggest that William and Manjiro seek to learn new information in different ways?
Stephon is writing an essay that compare and
contrasts characters from two different texts. The two
characters he is comparing and contrasting are Manjiro
from Heart of a Samurai and William, the narrator of The
Boy Who Harnessed the Wind. One difference he notes
is that Manjiro and William both show an eagerness to
learn new information, but they seek to learn this
information in different ways.
William attends school and reads many books, while
Manjiro finds the answers to his own questions.
O William studies at home and creates his own lessons,
while Manjiro attends school.
William goes to the library and seeks information
through books, while Manjiro asks questions of those
around him.
William asks questions of those around him, while
Manjiro reads the books he has brought aboard the
boat with him.