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Icarus By Christine Hemp
Adele Benny
Mr.Schrader
B-7
10 February 2016
Analysis of “Icarus” by Christine Hemp
In Icarus, Hemp presents the idea that loyalty may not always be returned to the one who is giving it out. In the beginning of the poem, Icarus refers to his father’s plan of escaping the labyrinth by constructing wings of feathers and wax. When describing his father’s plan, Icarus states that “It was his idea, this flying thing.” Icarus’ diction conveys how he wants to place distance between him and his father. The author’s word choice stresses how immaturely Icarus yearns to loosen the once unified tie between the two. Also, by condemning his father’s plan ,the author emphasizes Icarus’ lacking support. Towards the middle of the poem, Icarus reflects on how
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