Many authors have drawn on and transformed Ovid’s original myth of Daedalus and Icarus. After reading the source text (Ovid) and the three interpretations (Brueghel, Williams, and Auden), write a well-developed essay that explains how the different depictions of Icarus’ death establish the central idea of man’s failure. Be sure to compare each interpretation to the source text, including what is present and omitted in the interpretation. Use grade-level words and phrases to add voice and style to your response.

Who has a strong argument, “ain’t i a women” or “give me liberty or give me death”?

Write a 250-word essay in which you explain the theme of women’s strength and bravery in the poem.

Read this excerpt from i never had it made. "it's all that ought to count," he replied. "but it isn't. maybe one of these days it will be all that counts. that is one of the reasons i've got you here, robinson. if you're a good enough man, we can make this a start in the right direction. but let me tell you, it's going to take an awful lot of courage." he was back to the crossroads question that made me start to get angry minutes earlier. he asked it slowly and with great care. "have you got the guts to play the game no matter what happens? " "i think i can play the game, mr. rickey," i said. the next few minutes were tough. branch rickey had to make absolutely sure that i knew what i would face. beanballs would be thrown at me. i would be called the kind of names which would hurt and infuriate any man. i would be physically attacked. could i take all of this and control my temper, remain steadfastly loyal to our ultimate aim? which is the central idea of this excerpt?