"The Flight of Icarus"
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8 questions
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In a myth, events occur that cannot happen in real life.
In a myth, events occur that cannot happen in real life.
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A mythical character has unusual abilities.
A mythical character has unusual abilities.
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A myth shows the values of a culture.
A myth shows the values of a culture.
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The first step in determining the theme of a myth is to determine what the characters want. Reread lines 4-12. What do Daedalus and Icarus want?
The first step in determining the theme of a myth is to determine what the characters want. Reread lines 4-12. What do Daedalus and Icarus want?
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The next step in determining theme is to learn what they do to reach that goal. What does Daedalus do to help himself and his son escape from the island?
The next step in determining theme is to learn what they do to reach that goal. What does Daedalus do to help himself and his son escape from the island?
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The final step in determining the theme of a myth is to consider whether the characters succeeded or failed at achieving their goal--and why. Reread lines 88-95. Did Daedalus succeed at his original goal?
The final step in determining the theme of a myth is to consider whether the characters succeeded or failed at achieving their goal--and why. Reread lines 88-95. Did Daedalus succeed at his original goal?
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What possible theme or lesson about life or human nature can one take away from this myth? Remember to state it in a complete sentence.
What possible theme or lesson about life or human nature can one take away from this myth? Remember to state it in a complete sentence.
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People today may refer to someone "who flew too close to the sun" as a cautionary tale. What does this expression mean and what does it have to do with the myth of Icarus? Explain.
People today may refer to someone "who flew too close to the sun" as a cautionary tale. What does this expression mean and what does it have to do with the myth of Icarus? Explain.