Into the Burning Sun/Reconsidering Icarus

Reconsidering Icarus

In stanza 3, the speaker observes that some "hubris" is necessary to:

• Learn how to swim

• Do things that once were impossible

• Follow the same path as those before us

• Please everyone around us

Reconsidering Icarus

The imagery in stanza 1 helps the reader -

• understand the circumstances that make invention necessary

• where having too much pride will get you

• appreciate their current situation

• visualize Daedalus' and Icarus' enthusiasm for flying

Reconsidering Icarus

Lines 5-7 shows that the speaker

• wishes they could help them out of the prison

• feels as if their punishment is well deserved

• disagrees with the Greek gods and goddesses about hubris

• believes that Daedalus and Icarus aren't smart enough to make it out of the tower.

Reconsidering Icarus

Which words from the poem show why hubris is necessary?

• absent outside ambition

• "I will find another way"

• and the cold dirt floor

• the Mona Lisa

Into the Burning Sun

Athena's dialogue in the play shows her

• love for Daedalus

• value for humility

• disdain for hard work

• preference for humans

Into the Burning Sun

Which line from Scene 2 portrays Daedalus as a master craftsman?

• Hooray, Daedalus, Hooray!

• And the statues. They are so lifelike, we had to tie them down to keep them from wandering off.

• Minos plasters a smile on his face.

• Daedalus bows. Icarus smiles proudly at his father.

Into the Burning Sun

What is the meaning of the word impervious as it is used in Scene 3

• unable to be affected by

• doesn't allow things to pass through

• able to be killed

• not possible

Into the Burning Sun

Read the following lines from the poem:

What could be better punishment than a maze of death? But it would hardly do for them to find the way out. (To the guards) Take them to the tower.

What do these lines tell you about King Minos?

• Minos is a just king.

• Minos wants to protects his people.

• Daedalus deserved his punishment.

• He used Daedalus for his talents.

Into the Burning Sun

The stage directions in scene 6 help the reader understand"

• the time and the setting of the scene

• Daedalus' regrets

• Daedalus' failure to complete the wings

• Daedalus' pride in his work

What is the central message in the play?

• People should heed the warning of those in charge of them.

• People should explore their passions.

• People need to be careful who they choice as friends.

• People should look out for themselves.