How is Anne Sexton's perspective on Icarus in her poem different from the traditional mythic viewpoint? es ) A) Anne Sexton's poem critiques Icarus for being foolish, …

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How is Anne Sexton's perspective on Icarus in her poem different from the traditional mythic viewpoint?

es )
A)
Anne Sexton's poem critiques Icarus for being foolish, while the traditional
myth celebrates Icarus' ingenuity.
B)
Both Anne Sexton's poem and the traditional myth of Icarus stress the
importance of young men listening to their parents.
The traditional myth criticizes the father for being too harsh, while
Sexton's poem praises the father for being wiser than his son.
The traditional myth criticizes Icarus for not listening to his father, while
Sexton's poem praises the son as greater than his father.