Icarus and Daedalus Plot Diagram and Summary Storyboard
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Icarus and Daedalus by Josephine Preston Peabody
Lesson Plans by Bridget Baudinet
The myth of Icarus and Daedalus is a well-known cautionary tale that warns against the perils of “flying too high”. Whether because of its simplicity, its symbolism, or its shockingly tragic ending, the myth remains a classroom favorite and an important cultural reference.
Storyboard Description
Icarus and Daedalus Plot Diagram - Daedalus and Icarus
Storyboard Text
- Slide: 1
- EXPOSITION
- Due to the cruel King Minos’ anger, the inventive Daedalus and his young son Icarus have been imprisoned in a tower off the coast of Greece.
- Slide: 2
- CONFLICT
- Although Daedalus can easily escape the tower, he and his son are still stranded on an island miles from their home. Daedalus must devise a way to cross the ocean.
- Slide: 3
- RISING ACTION
- Using wax and feathers, Daedalus fashions wings for himself and his son. Daedalus warns his son not to fly too high or too low, then the pair takes flight.
- Slide: 4
- CLIMAX
- In the joy and excitement of flying, Icarus forgets his father’s advice and soars too close to the sun, causing his wings to melt.
- Slide: 5
- FALLING ACTION
- Icarus’ wings fall apart, and he plummets to his death and drowns in the sea below.
- Slide: 6
- RESOLUTION
- Daedalus names the nearest island Icaria in memory of his son. He then hangs up his wings in the temple of Apollo and vows never to fly again.