Similarities Between Daedalus And The Minotaur

In the last few discussions of Bechdel's work, we briefly discussed the meaning of the myth of Daedalus and the Minotaur. In addition, she also uses the myth of Icarus and Daedalus. Bechdel uses these Greek myths as allegories to describe her life with her father. Based on the myths, Bechdel believes that her father was all three characters of the myth based on what the audience can infer from the parallels between her father and them. Throughout the nonlinear story, these myths link closely to how she views her father.

Within the myth of Daedalus and the Minotaur, Daedalus is this magnificent architect that creates a labyrinth to imprison the Minotaur. We can view Bruce Bechdel as both Daedalus and the Minotaur at the same time. For