Daedalus And Icarus Analysis

The story of Daedalus and Icarus has been condemned by a harsh refutation, but shall be

praised and honored once again. The author does not fail the tests of logic, fill his story with

holes, or give examples of horrid morality. Instead, he writes a story that conforms to the logic of

a mythological world, leaves minor gaps that are self-explanatory, and is a cautionary tale, not a

guideline. This essay will right the wrong done to the author and restore his credit.

The author of the refutation, Mr. Choi, claims that Daedalus miraculously gathered

materials for his escape under the watch of the inept guards. Did it ever occur to Mr. Choi that

Daedalus probably gathered the materials inconspicuously? Also, does it ever state that Daedalus

Choi questions Daedalus’ ability to gather materials while imprisoned. This is

perfectly plausible because he could either have had someone, like Icarus, smuggle materials to

him, or could have gotten the materials while in prison; feathers come from birds and string and

wax come from candles, which are items that are common enough to be easily gathered. This

point is plausible and does not deserve criticism

The author of the refutation critiques the story on the basis that it is impossible for men to

fly. The story of Daedalus and Icarus takes place in a mythological world, so why wouldn’t man

be able to fly? Also, it is not necessary for a man to be built like a bird to do something like a

bird. Do humans need to have the same kinds of bones as fish to swim?

Mr. Choi finds fault in the consistency of the story because Daedalus ignores his own

warning about flying too close to the ground. Doesn’t it make sense that Daedalus would give up

his own life to try and help his son? This story is consistent because a father was just trying to

save his child.

Mr. Choi seems to think that the story is improper because Daedalus honors Apollo, the

god of the sun, even though Apollo was supposedly responsible for Icarus’ death. Icarus’