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hat to do:
You are writing a comparative paper that focuses on the famous myth of Icarus and Dedalus in four iterations: Landscape with the Fall of Icarus (Poem) by William Carlos Williams; Landscape with the Fall of Icarus (painting) by Pieter Bruegel; Icarus Lego cartoon on Youtube (info at bottom) and the Berlin Wall (I just added this, see bottom). The story, by the way, goes back to the ancient Greeks but it was kept alive because of the Roman poet Ovid (contemporary of Augustus, nephew of Julius Ceasar, who exiled Ovid)… Add at least one quote, which would be from either the poem or the video.
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Starter thesis: Whether the Icarus story is depicted in words or images, it is about a boy who flies too close to the sun and suffers for it; the traditional interpretation often blames the boy for not listening to his elders, but a modern sensibility also takes into account that he was overcome by the desire for joy and freedom. Who can blame anyone for that?
Starter Outline:
1. Thesis. Perhaps this can be followed by comments on myth and ancient world. Be sure that you mention in the thesis all the stuff you are comparing. You can also mention the typical interpretation through the ages, but also mention that we don’t necessarily follow that view as
much as we used to. You can give a brief overview of the Icarus story in your own words and even mention that Ovid is the original source.
2a. William Carlos Williams poem. B. compare with other two: painting and Lego cartoon.
3a. Pieter Bruegel the Elder painting. B. compare with two.
4a. Icarus Lego Cartoon. B. compare with other two. C. mention Berlin wall here or elsewhere….
5. Conclusion. Tie all the strands/themes and end on a high note!
To have the depth of exploration, it will be necessary to discuss the Icarus material separately. You have to make the comparisons where possible. It’s not enough to put things side by side. You need comparison & synthesis. Also be sure not to copy stuff unless it’s a direct quote. Except for direct quotes, the paper should sound like you. Important skill: comparative thinking. It’s critical / creative thinking because we have to compare relative values. Just think about how often we compare two items, two events, the past and present, and more. If you don’t compare when you can, then your paper will read like a few papers, rather than just one integrated paper. An integrated, well-written comparative essay has comparisons throughout. While the easy way is to have a little comparison in the first and last paragraphs, that’s a limited essay. Integration and harmony are two qualities of an essay – like a nicely designed tapestry or rug.
Here’s an example of comparative thinking:
The Icarus tale in the ancient and modern poems, painting by Peter Bruegel the Elder and brief drama all show that Icarus had fallen into the water, with only his foot sticking up, while the farmer and others hardly notice. This seems to be saying that humans are mostly self-involved and that young people – namely Icarus – don’t heed warnings from their elders, thereby endangering their very lives. A more modern view also shows that Icarus was just happy to be free of the labyrinth, which was a prison. He’s like any of us. Williams writes…
Poem:
William Carlos Williams’ poem Landscape with the Fall of Icarus.
https://www.poets.org/poetsorg/poem/landscape-fall-icarus
Painting:
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Landscape_with_the_Fall_of_Icarus
Youtube video:
Video for daedalus and icaruslegoyoutube▶ 4:13
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=7W1TZ16W-3k
The rise and fall of the Berlin Wall – Konrad H. Jarausch – YouTube
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