Question

Compare how this myth is portrayed in the painting and in the text. Is the mood similar or different? How do the painter and author create these moods?

Answer 1

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Explanation:

The text mentions the joy of flying and of freedom. It describes Daedalus and Icarus leaving Earth and becoming airborne. There is positive mood in the beginning as Icarus experiences the joy and liberty of flying.

In the second half of the excerpt, the mood suddenly changes. Icarus is careless and gets too close to the sun, and the wax in his wings melts. The mood falls along with Icarus.

The painting concentrated on the daily lives of the people. Icarus’ fall is portrayed as an event of no significance. He goes unnoticed by the other people in the painting, who continue working. The bright colors of the painting also create a positive, radiant mood, which contrasts with the dark image of Icarus in the water.

The text shows the mood of Daedalus, who hangs up his wings and names a nearby island Icaria, in memory of his son. In contrast, the painting tells us nothing about Daedalus.

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