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Discussion Question:
Bechdel introduces the myth of Daedalus and Icarus and concludes the graphic novel with the same Greek myth. What significance does the myth of Daedalus and Icarus portray in her memoir? (Page 3, Page 232)
Answer:
According to Greek mythology, Daedalus was a very skilled craftsman who made wings of wax and feathers. Icarus, the son of Daedalus, wouldn't listen to his father when he informs him that these wings had a certain amount of restrictions. Nevertheless, Icarus flew close to the sun which made his wings melt. As a result of the wings melting, Icarus fell into the sea and drowned.
Bechdel includes the myth of Daedalus and Icarus to represent the death of her father. Throughout
Discussion Question:
Bechdel introduces the myth of Daedalus and Icarus and concludes the graphic novel with the same Greek myth. What significance does the myth of Daedalus and Icarus portray in her memoir? (Page 3, Page 232)
Answer:
According to Greek mythology, Daedalus was a very skilled craftsman who made wings of wax and feathers. Icarus, the son of Daedalus, wouldn't listen to his father when he informs him that these wings had a certain amount of restrictions. Nevertheless, Icarus flew close to the sun which made his wings melt. As a result of the wings melting, Icarus fell into the sea and drowned.
Bechdel includes the myth of Daedalus and Icarus to represent the death of her father. Throughout