Which interpretation is a possible theme of ovid's "the story of daedalus and icarus? a. a young boy will usually be much smarter and more adventurous than an older man. b. you will be punished by the gods if you attempt to build wings and fly. c. icarus doesn't listen to his father's instructions and pays the ultimate price. d. childish arrogance and overconfidence can lead to trouble or death.

D. Childish arrogance and overconfidence can lead to trouble or death.

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The myth of Daedalus and his son Icarus is one of the most known Greek myths. It tells the story of how, in order to escape from Crete, Daedalus made wings from feathers and wax for himself and Icarus, telling him not to get close to the water and sun. But Icarus didn't follow his father's instructions and got too close to the sun. The heat melted the wax in his wings, and he fell into the sea and drowned. That's the origin of the idiom Don't fly too close to the sun, meaning Don't be reckless.

The myth shows us that the consequences of arrogance and overconfidence can be as severe as death. Young, inexperienced Icarus ignored his father's wise words, dared to get too close to the sun and had to face the consequences.

I think it was because we keep sending men, so 0ver 100,000 of our men have died there.  And that he can be mad, sad or happy.

Plus The fact that he believes he is sane when he truly is not.

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