The Flight of Icarus

Front

What is the main reason Daedalus does not want Icarus to fly?

Back

Daedalus fears that Icarus will be too bold and reckless.

Front

How can Icarus's personality be described?

Back

Icarus is innocent and foolish.

Front

What does Icarus's behavior at the beginning of the myth suggest about him?

Back

Icarus is still a young boy.

Front

What does Daedalus mean by saying, 'The king cannot imprison my mind'?

Back

He means that his mind is free and he can imagine new possibilities for freedom.

Front

What is the main conflict between Daedalus and Icarus?

Back

Icarus does not listen to Daedalus' warning about flying too high.

Front

What lesson can be learned from Icarus's flight?

Back

Disregarding warnings can lead to dangerous consequences.

Front

Who is Daedalus in the myth of Icarus?

Back

Daedalus is a skilled craftsman and the father of Icarus.

Front

What does the flight of Icarus symbolize?

Back

The flight symbolizes the struggle between ambition and caution.

Front

What happens to Icarus when he flies too close to the sun?

Back

The wax in his wings melts, causing him to fall into the sea.

Front

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

Back

It represents the consequences of hubris and ignoring parental guidance.