Comparison Of Homer's Odyssey And Siren Song

In Homer’s Odyssey and Margaret Atwood’s “Siren Song”, they are able to portray the Sirens as deceiving creatures. Homer’s use of Odysseus’ point of view and Atwood’s use of the Siren’s point of view demonstrates the persistence of the Siren’s luring song to divert Odysseus’ men, which both authors reveal a tempting tone.
Through the character Odysseus, Homer is able to portray Odysseus’ willpower to not allow the seducing sea creatures seize him into their trap. Homer, with Odysseus point of view, describes the Siren’s song as “thrilling and ravishing”. In contrast to Odysseus demeanor as shown through his plan to be tied onto a pole on the boat, Odysseus shows through his memorization of the Siren’s song to being manipulated. However, Odysseus