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Daedalus Anne Terry White Analysis
“Daedalus” as written by Anne Terry White, is about a great sculptor and architect from Athens, that is known far and wide. His nephew Talus come to live with him, because he also possesses great skill. Talus has such a great skill, that Daedalus feels jealous of him. One day, him and Talus were on a cliff,and Daedalus became so jealous that he pushed Talus off the cliff, to his death. Embarrassed by his actions, Daedalus left Athens, and went to Crete. King Minos “hires” Daedalus to build a labyrinth for a minotaur. Daedalus soon realizes that he cannot leave Crete by land. And he notices the birds flying in the sky. Therefore, he makes wings for himself, and his son Icarus, to leave Crete. Before flying, Daedalus warns Icarus not be be reckless.
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