Pedroso Period 2 The Odyssey vs. Siren Song Some people have one inanimate object in their lives that they find so enticing that they are incapable of withstanding. One object that lures them into a deep trap not giving them any chance to resist. In Margaret Atwood’s “Siren Song” as well as Homer’s The Odyssey the one inanimate object all men cannot seem to resist is a Siren calling them in. In “Siren Song” we see a portrayal of this irresistible lure by one Siren’s song as merely a taunting
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The sirens are portrayed differently in the Odyssey and in the “Siren Song”. The change of tone‚ point of view‚ and diction between the two sends a different portrayal of the sirens. The tone and point of view play a big roe in both of these writings. In the Odyssey the tone is suspenseful. Odysseus tells the event from his point of view‚ so in first person. This gives the story more action because it is a closer encounter of his feelings. What he feels and experiences from the sirens is best perceived
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Homer’s epic poem Odyssey tells the story of Odysseus’ encounter with the Sirens and their deadly song which is shown in Margaret Atwood’s poem “Siren Song.” When comparing each text‚ it is found that the Sirens are portrayed as temptresses that trap you with their beautiful‚ “honeyed voices.” The tone in the epic poem is bright in the beginning when Homer writes “Helios’ burning rays” and “the sun at high noon.” As the poem progresses‚ it takes on an ominous tone that shows Odysseus’ self-control
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Sirens and Men In the Odyssey and “Siren Song‚” the sirens and the men are portrayed with similarities and differences based on their actions and how they were described in each writing. Sirens are women or winged creatures who sing to lure sailors to their island and then kill them. In the Odyssey it describes the events that Odysseus went through with the sirens. On the other hand‚ the “Siren Song” provides us another version of what might the sirens might be singing to the sailors to lure them
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Homer’s Odyssey‚ a Greek epic poem‚ introduces mythological creatures‚ like the sirens‚ to an audience that becomes highly influenced and mesmerized by these creatures. These creatures inspire a new piece of literature. For example‚ Margaret Atwood dedicates a whole poem to the sirens‚ which is the first mentioned in The Odyssey as creatures that lures sailors to their death‚ but ‚unlike the Odyssey‚ it is written in the point of view of the sirens. Even though the depiction of the sirens are distinct
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In “Homer’s Odyssey” and “Siren Song” both show the weaknesses of human beings. Also it reveals humans find something so enticing that they are incapable of withstanding it. In “Homer’s Odyssey” Homer creates an illusion that the sirens are dangerous creatures‚ unlike Atwood’s poem‚ “Siren Song.” Atwood’s poem however shows a desperation coming from the sirens. In “Homer’s Odyssey” the poem is told from Odysseus point of view. He portrays the Sirens as mysterious and luring. Circes advises Odysseus
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A siren; part woman‚ part bird; a mythical creature who is one of many sea nymphs. Sirens can be portrayed differently as each author/artist creates a new profile for them in each of their pieces of art. Tone is created in the actions of the sirens in many different works like The Odyssey‚ by Homer‚ Margaret Atwood’s “Siren Song‚” and John William Waterhouse’s Ulysses and The Sirens. Some could be similar to others or they could differ. The sirens in the epic poem‚ The Odyssey; Margaret Atwood’s
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elusive and manipulative Sirens of Homer’s Odyssey are the focus of Margaret Atwood’s poem "Siren Song"‚ though the latter is told instead from the Siren’s point of view. Through this new point of view‚ one is able to compare the portrayals of Sirens based on Odysseus’ account as well as a Siren’s herself. Additionally‚ the feigned blasé tone of Atwood’s poem adds a comical element that humanizes a being viewed only as a monster in the Odyssey. In Homer’s Odyssey‚ Sirens are portrayed as conniving
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Amber Wi 11/17/14 Period 2 “Siren Song” by Margaret Atwood The speaker in Margaret Atwood’s poem “Siren Song” is one of the three sirens of Greek mythology. The sirens are known as half-woman‚ half-bird monsters who sing songs to lure sailors to their death. In the beginning of the poem‚ the speaker makes it seem as if she needs the sailor’s help. As the poem comes close to the end‚ it is apparent that the whole poem is actually the deadly song of the sirens. Margaret Atwood employs allusion‚ diction
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In the "Odyssey" by Homer ‚ and the "Siren Song" by Margaret Atwood‚ the sirens are portrayed differently for example in the story‚ the sirens are described through the ship members point of view whereas in the poem‚ the point of view is through the sirens. Perspective plays a huge role in this along with tone and imagery. Tone‚ for example‚ represents how beautiful or evil sounding the sirens were. In the story‚ the sirens have evil hoarse voices apparently ‚ "...Ravashing voices...heart inside
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