Question

Which interpretation is a possible theme of Ovid's "The Story of Daedalus and Icarus?

A. A young boy will usually be much smarter and more adventurous than an older man.

B. You will be punished by the gods if you attempt to build wings and fly.

C. Icarus doesn't listen to his father's instructions and pays the ultimate price.

D. Childish arrogance and overconfidence can lead to trouble or death.

Answer 1

Letter D is the correct answer.

Step-by-step explanation:

"The Story of Daedalus and Icarus", written by Ovid's, mentions the story of these two people. Daedalus is a very famous architect, as Icarus is his son. Due to this, King Minos wanted a labyrinth to put there the Minotaur. Relationships between Daedalus and King Minos are good but they deteriorate as time passes. King Minos leaves Daedalus and Icarus in the labyrinth and after several trials, the father plans to scape by using some wings he will create with branches of osier and wax. He warns Icarus not to fly to high due to the fragility of the materials but when they start flying, Icarus does it anyways and does not listen ti his father's warns. At the end, he falls and dies due to his arrogance.

Answer 2

D. Childish arrogance and overconfidence can lead to trouble or death.

Step-by-step explanation:

The myth of Daedalus and his son Icarus is one of the most known Greek myths. It tells the story of how, in order to escape from Crete, Daedalus made wings from feathers and wax for himself and Icarus, telling him not to get close to the water and sun. But Icarus didn't follow his father's instructions and got too close to the sun. The heat melted the wax in his wings, and he fell into the sea and drowned. That's the origin of the idiom Don't fly too close to the sun, meaning Don't be reckless.

The myth shows us that the consequences of arrogance and overconfidence can be as severe as death. Young, inexperienced Icarus ignored his father's wise words, dared to get too close to the sun and had to face the consequences.