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Click to read "The Story of Icarus and Daedalus" by Ovid and "Musée des Beaux Arts" by W. H. Auden. Then answer the question.

What information in Auden's poem is not included in Ovid's story of Icarus?

A. The wings are made of feathers and wax.
B. Icarus falls into the water.
C. The sun melts Icarus's wings.
D. A ship passes by and ignores Icarus.

Answer :

Final answer:

Auden's poem includes additional details not found in Ovid's story of Icarus and Daedalus.


Explanation:

In Auden's poem "Musée des Beaux Arts," there is information that is not included in Ovid's story of Icarus and Daedalus. Specifically, Auden mentions that a ship passes by and ignores Icarus, which is not present in Ovid's version. Additionally, Auden describes Icarus falling into the water, while Ovid's story does not specify this detail. Finally, Auden portrays the sun melting Icarus's wings, while Ovid's story mentions the heat of the sun but does not directly state that the wings were melted by it.


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