Daedalus and Icarus

The story has been shared with you in your wolfapps folder.
Vocab:
gimlet
plumb line
labrynth
ingenious
ingenuity
idle curiosity
withstand
descend
aloft

RESPONDING TO THE MYTH

1. The story of Daedalus and Icarus is an old and well-known myth. Why do you think it continues to hold people’s interest?
2. What hints does the story of Perdix contain about later events?
3. What is a labyrinth? Why was Daedalus asked to build one? Describe any labyrinths you have encountered in other stories, movies, or games.
4. What motivated Daedalus to create the most daring invention of his life?
5. What made Icarus ignore his father’s advice and fly toward the sun? Have you ever been tempted to ignore good advice? What happened?