1.3.2 Flying Too Close to the Sun

​Flying Too Close
to the Sun 1.3.2

By Katelyn Murk

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plot of “Icarus and Daedalus.”

​Plot Review

Poll

I feel confident about the concepts of foreshadowing, theme, and symbolism.

• Very confident in all three!

• I know one or two but not all of them.

• I could use a review of all three

• These terms are new to me

Foreshadowing is a literary device in which authors provide hints or clues about events that will happen later in the story.

Foreshadowing

Foreshadowing allows readers to:

• feel tension or excitement

• make predictions

• notice patterns

• stay engaged in the plot
  

What is the point?

• In a story, a character says, "I have a bad feeling about this trip." Later, something goes wrong.

• In a mystery novel, a character notices a strange locked door early on. Later, that door hides a major secret.

• A bright, golden sunrise might hint at a character's new opportunity or success.

Foreshadowing Examples

Draw

Highlight or underline the section of the text that includes foreshadowing.

Multiple Select

Which of the following are examples of foreshadowing from the text?

• Daedalus managed to escape from his cell; but it seemed impossible to leave the island, since every ship that came or went was well guarded by order of the king.

• 
  Without delay, he fell to work on a pair of wings for the boy Icarus, and taught him carefully how to use them, bidding him beware of rash adventures among the stars.

• 
  For Icarus, these cautions went in at one ear and out by the other. Who could remember to be careful when he was to fly for the first time?

• But the king's favor veered with the wind, and one day he had his master architect imprisoned in a tower.

Word Cloud

How did that example of foreshadowing make you feel as you read it?

Depending on the context of the story, the color red could symbolize various emotions, such as anger, love, or embarrassment.

Symbolism Example:

Symbolism is a literary device that uses objects, people, colors, or actions within a text to represent deeper ideas.

These symbols stand for something beyond the literal meaning.

Understanding Symbolism

• Free will controls peoples' lives rather than fate.

• Forbidden love has unintended consequences.

• Hasty decisions lead to regret.

Possible Themes for Romeo and Juliet:

• is the central message of the author wants to convey to the reader

• involves one or more characters learning a valuable lesson

• topics and symbols in a text can help determine the central theme

The theme of a literary work...

Understanding Theme

Categorize

Options (6)

father-son-relationship

feathers

the sun

the sky

pride

consequences

Place each example under the correct categories.

Topics that Lead to Theme

Examples of Symbolism

Word Cloud

What could the wings symbolize in the story?

Word Cloud

What could the sun symbolize in the story?

Draw

Underline details from the text that support the following theme: Excessive pride and disobedience can lead to serious consequences.

Multiple Choice

Which of the following best explains the connection between theme and symbolism in the myth of "Icarus and Daedalus"?

• 
  Icarus’s flight represents the theme of caution, while the wings symbolize his fear of flying.

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  Daedalus’s warning symbolizes a storm that will prevent their escape, while the wings represent the themes of safety and fatherly protection.

• 
  The wings symbolize Icarus’s desire for fame and also stand for his success and the theme of heroism.

• 
  The feathers and wings that Daedalus makes from them symbolize freedom and power. Icarus's downfall conveys the theme of bad outcomes from making poor choices and ignoring the wise advice of elders.