Question

read the selection and choose the best answer to each question.
the flight of icarus
retold by sally benson
click here to read the flight of icarus.
which statement is a theme of the myth?
wisdom grows with time.
fear is a strong emotion.
people should obey their elders.
people can’t escape their destinies.

Explanation:

In the myth "The Flight of Icarus", Icarus disobeys his father Daedalus's instructions (to not fly too close to the sun or the sea) and ends up falling to his death. This emphasizes the importance of obeying elders. The other options: "Wisdom grows with time" isn't a central theme, "Fear is a strong emotion" isn't the main focus, and "People can’t escape their destinies" isn't the key takeaway compared to the obedience theme.

Answer:

C. People should obey their elders.