Question

Daedelus warns Icarus about the sun and water in regards to the wings because _____.

A. He shouldn't fly too low or high.
B. He can fly though building.
C. They make his stronger.
D. They allow him to live.

Answer 1

Daedalus warns Icarus about the sun and water because if he flies too high, the sun could melt the wax on his wings, and if too low, the dampness of the sea could weigh them down.

Step-by-step explanation:

Daedalus warns Icarus about the sun and water in regards to the wings because He shouldn't fly too low or high. The reason behind this advice has to do with the nature of the wings Daedalus crafted. If Icarus flew too high, the sun's warmth would melt the wax holding the feathers together, and if he flew too low, the sea's dampness would clog the wings. The wings made from feathers and wax allowed Icarus to take flight, similar to how all flying birds and insects have wings enabling their flight. However, since humans are not naturally equipped for flight, the artificial wings represented a marvel of ingenuity but also a vulnerability to external elements like the sun and sea.