LITERATURE QUESTIONS
TRADITIONAL LITERATURE
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he saw feathers floating from the sky.
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he heard Icarus cry out to him.
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he felt the heat of the sun.
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he saw his son plunge into the sea.
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Detailed explanation-1: -Icarus and his father were trapped. Ever the inventor, Daedalus built wings of feathers and wax to escape. In theory, the wings would allow Daedalus and Icarus to fly above the labyrinth and off the island to freedom.
Detailed explanation-2: -He told Icarus they would escape the island by flying like birds. Daedalus warned Icarus to be careful. Flying too high would allow the sun to melt the wax, and the wings would fall apart. Flying too low would allow the waves to knock them into the ocean.
Detailed explanation-3: -Daedalus looked at his son, who was flying like an eagle, and felt proud. They had escaped. Icarus looked around and realised that he was closer to the gods than any human had ever been. Amazed by this thought, he forgot his father’s warning and began to fly higher.
Detailed explanation-4: -To escape, Daedalus – a master craftsman – created two sets of wings made of wax and feathers. He warned his son not to fly too close to the sun, as the wax would melt. He also cautioned Icarus not to fly too low, as the feathers could get wet in the sea.