Question

Compare How are the actions of Daedalus and Icarus related to the idea of moderation in this myth? Explain how their actions are based on similarities and differences in their personalities and experiences.

Answer 1

Answer:

The actions of Daedalus and Icarus can be related to the idea of moderation in this myth because Daedalus warned Icarus about the dangers of flying too close to the Sun or the Ocean. Icarus disobeyed his father's warnings and flew too close to the sun and died.  This was an example of him not taking things in moderation, he had the gift of flight and freedom but he took advantage of it and he was punished.  

Explanation:

This can also relate to one's thoughts, don't think too highly of yourself and don't try to be like a god and don't think too lowly about yourself and take what the gods have given you for granted. Daedalus was able to control and moderate himself because he has more experience in life and is more wise, but Icarus was to young and stubborn so he paid the price for his actions.

Answer 2

The correct answer to this open question is the following.

The actions of Daedalus and Icarus can be related to the idea of moderation in this myth in that Daedalus warned Icarus about the dangers of defying the Sun. Icarus, as the young and stubborn man he was, disobeyed the father's warnings and ended up falling into the sea and died.

The flying of Icarus and Daedalus is one of the most famous myths in ancient Greece literature. It relates to the story of Daedalus, who built the Minoan Palace of Knossos, in Crete. Time passed by and King Minos sent him and his son Icarus to the Labyrinth, suspecting that they helped Princess Ariadne by giving the thread so Theseus could leave the labyrinth after killing the Monster.

The only way to escape from the labyrinth was by air, that is why Daedulus designed the big wings to fly.