The Flight of Icarus

Front

What generalization can be made about Icarus’s personality in the myth?

Back

Icarus is portrayed as innocent and foolish.

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CCSS.RL.4.9

CCSS.RL.8.9

Front

Why does Daedalus decide to escape from Crete by air?

Back

Daedalus believes that King Minos will not have the power to stop him if he escapes by flying.

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CCSS.RL.4.9

CCSS.RL.8.9

Front

What warning does Daedalus give Icarus about flying too low?

Back

If Icarus flies too low, the spray from the sea will clog his wings.

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CCSS.RL.4.9

CCSS.RL.8.9

Front

What event occurs first in the myth of Icarus and Daedalus?

Back

Theseus escapes from King Minos’s labyrinth.

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CCSS.RL.4.9

CCSS.RL.8.9

Front

What causes Icarus’s wings to fall apart?

Back

The heat of the sun melts the wax holding the wings together.

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CCSS.RL.6.4

CCSS.RL.7.10

CCSS.RL.7.4

CCSS.RL.7.5

CCSS.RL.8.10

Front

What is the significance of Icarus's flight in the context of human ambition?

Back

Icarus's flight symbolizes the dangers of overambition and ignoring warnings.

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CCSS.RL.4.9

CCSS.RL.8.9

Front

How does the myth of Icarus relate to the theme of hubris?

Back

Icarus's disregard for his father's warnings and his desire to fly higher represent hubris, leading to his downfall.

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CCSS.RL.4.9

CCSS.RL.8.9

Front

What materials did Daedalus use to construct the wings?

Back

Daedalus constructed the wings using feathers and wax.

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CCSS.RL.4.9

CCSS.RL.8.9

Front

What lesson can be learned from Icarus's story?

Back

The story teaches the importance of heeding warnings and understanding one's limitations.

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CCSS.RL.4.9

CCSS.RL.8.9

Front

How does the character of Daedalus contrast with Icarus?

Back

Daedalus is wise and cautious, while Icarus is impulsive and reckless.

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CCSS.RL.5.3

CCSS.RL.6.3

CCSS.RL.7.3

CCSS.RL.8.3

CCSS.RL.9-10.3