Last Night in Montreal

Significance of Icarus

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The story of Icarus resurfaced at various points in the novel. In their parallel lives, Michaela and Lilia both symbolized Icarus throughout the story. Lilia’s fascination with the story showed that be identified with and even embraced her relation to the character. She knew that in pursuing her transient lifestyle, she was falling in her attempt to fly. Still, she continued on.