I would say that the writer is using either personification or metaphor. However, I find B. personification to be the most logical answer.
Maybe start by starting that you have a dream
Answer:
Active; People believe that he is the hero of the town.
Passive; People believe him to be the hero of the town
or
He is believed to be the hero of the town by the people.
Active They say that the man is a thief.
Passive; He is said to be a thief.
Santiago thinks that having a dream is better than achieving the dream.