The Flight of Icarus

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

Back

Know your limits; listen to your elders.

Front

What does the comparison of Icarus to a lovely bird foreshadow?

Back

Joy when he flies.

Front

Which quote indicates that Icarus flew too high?

Back

. . . the sun became so hot that the largest feathers dropped off . . .

Front

What does the word 'exaltation' mean in the context of the story?

Back

Praise.

Front

How does the setting impact the plot of 'The Flight of Icarus'?

Back

Daedalus sees the air as a means of escape.

Front

Who is Daedalus in 'The Flight of Icarus'?

Back

A gifted inventor and father of Icarus.

Front

What lesson can be learned from Icarus's flight?

Back

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

Front

What does Icarus's golden hair symbolize in the story?

Back

Youth and the thrill of adventure.

Front

How does the sun serve as a symbol in 'The Flight of Icarus'?

Back

It represents both aspiration and danger.

Front

What is the significance of Icarus's wings?

Back

They symbolize freedom and the consequences of overambition.