On page 107 in Fahrenheit 451, Captain Beatty says to Montag, "Old Montag wanted to fly near the sun and how that he's burnt his d*mn wings, he wonders why." This is an allusion to the Greek myth story of Icarus. Please explain why this reference connects to Montag's actions in the novel.

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Answer:

Beatty compares Montag to Icarus. Icarus was the son of Daedulus, a great craftsman who made Icarus wings that would allow him to fly.

Explanation:

Icarus was too overconfident and it led to his failure. Beatty is telling Montag his overconfidence was his downfall.