"The Flight of Icarus"

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What is the main theme of 'The Flight of Icarus'?

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Practice moderation in all things.

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What did Daedalus do when he arrived in Sicily?

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He built a temple and hung up the wings.

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What is a moral lesson from the myth of Icarus?

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Know your limits before you leap into action.

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What warning sign indicates Icarus is in danger?

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Small feathers fall off his wings.

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Why couldn't Daedalus follow Icarus into the sky?

Back

He was too heavy.

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Who are the main characters in 'The Flight of Icarus'?

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Icarus and Daedalus.

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What does Icarus's flight symbolize?

Back

The desire for freedom and the consequences of overambition.

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What materials did Daedalus use to create the wings?

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Feathers and wax.

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What lesson can be learned from Icarus's fall?

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Excessive pride and disregard for warnings can lead to downfall.

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What does the story of Icarus teach about ambition?

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Ambition should be balanced with caution.

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