Daedalus and Icarus

Why was Daedalus so unhappy? What about his son?

How did Daedalus get the idea to build wings? Why couldn't they just escape running?

Icarus was foolish. Do you agree or disagree? Why?

How did Daedalus build the wings? How did he stick them on their bodies?

What did Daedalus tell Icarus was the most important thing when they were about to fly? Why was this so important? Did Icarus respect this?

True or False? Correct. 1- The minotaur at the heart of the maze ate animals and vegetables every day. 2- Daedalus and Icarus lived as prisoners, but they lived in great comfort.

True or False? Correct the statement if it is false. King Minos couldn’t let Daedalus leave Crete because he wanted him to build another palace for him.

Who are the characters in this myth? Give information about each of them.

King Minos was cruel. Do you agree or disagree? Why?

Daedalus is responsible for his son’s death. Do you agree or disagree? Why?

What was Daedalus’ job? Why is this important in the myth?

True or false? Correct. 1- Icarus flew higher so that the seagulls wouldn’t peck at him. 2- Daedalus used glue to stick the wings to his son’s back.

What is the genre of this text? How do you know? Can you give three characteristics of this genre?