The Flight of Icarus

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What motivates Daedalus to escape from Crete?

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Daedalus decides to escape from Crete because King Minos will not have the power to stop him.

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What can be inferred about Icarus's age based on his behavior in the myth?

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Icarus is still a young boy.

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What is the warning sign that indicates Icarus is in danger during his flight?

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Small feathers fall off his wings.

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How can Icarus's personality be characterized based on his actions in the myth?

Back

Icarus can be characterized as innocent and foolish.

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What is the fate of Daedalus at the end of the myth?

Back

Daedalus finds safety in Sicily.

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What does the myth of Icarus symbolize in terms of human ambition?

Back

The myth symbolizes the dangers of overambition and the consequences of ignoring warnings.

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Front

What lesson can be learned from Icarus's flight too close to the sun?

Back

The lesson is to heed warnings and understand the limits of one's abilities.

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What role does King Minos play in the myth of Icarus?

Back

King Minos is the antagonist who imprisons Daedalus and Icarus in Crete.

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How does Daedalus construct the wings for their escape?

Back

Daedalus constructs the wings using feathers and wax.

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What does Icarus's fall represent in the context of the myth?

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Icarus's fall represents the consequences of hubris and disobedience.

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