The Odyssey vs. Siren Song Essay - 625 Words

Mà ³nica Callava February 9, 2010 Mrs. 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 â€Å"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 â€Å"Siren Song† we see a portrayal of this irresistible lure by one Siren’s song as merely a taunting boredom, while in The Odyssey the Siren is seen as a toxic desire. Both these poems portray these characteristics of the Siren through point of view, tone, and imagery. Homer’s The Odyssey is a narration†¦show more content†¦She manipulates and flatters men by telling them â€Å"Only you, only you can.† She tricks the men by telling them only they can free her from her boredom. Through the imagery of both Homer and Margaret Atwood we see the difference in the Sirenâ€℠¢s attitude in each poem. In The Odyssey, the Siren says, â€Å"honeyed voices pouring from our lips.† This imagery is a seductive tactic used by the Siren to lure the men closer. Odysseus tells us that his heart wanted more. This shows how the desire to get closer to the Siren was toxic. In â€Å"Siren Song† the Siren uses imagery to mock herself and make the reader feel bad for her. She tells us that she is â€Å"squatting on the island looking picturesque and mythical.† It is inferred that she is simply unhappy and bored where she is. The portrayals of the Siren in The Odyssey and â€Å"Siren Song† can be compared through point of view, tone, and imagery. In Homer’s poem the Siren is seen as an irresistible desire, a toxic aspiration that manipulated and captivated men to come closer. In â€Å"Siren Song† the Siren is portrayed as merely a taunting boredom. She herself tells us that to her it is boring, â€Å"But it works everyShow MoreR elatedBrains vs. Bronze Essay933 Words   |  4 PagesBrains vs. Bronze What separates a hero from a regular man? Does large muscles and courage make a hero, or intelligence and wisdom? Andrew Bernstein once said, â€Å"A hero holds purposes appropriate to man and is, therefore, a thinker.† In this instance, Odysseus in The Odyssey is the accurate definition of the epic hero. Odysseus overcomes crazed goddesses, raging seas, and vengeful gods; however, by cunning or strength? Cunning versus strength has been the age-old question concerning the ‘hero’Read MoreThe Odyssey And Trojan Women1684 Words   |  7 Pages HOMER AND EURIPIDES DEAL WITH THE SAME THEMES BUT IN DIFFERENT WAYS INTRO: Despite difference of around 400 years between them Greek poet Homer and tragedian playwright Euripides explore many of the same themes in their works the Odyssey and Trojan Women (written by each respectively). Both works are inspired by the events of 12th Century BCE Trojan War that Homer previously explored in the Iliad. The two examine the worth of cunning over brute strength, the dangers of temptation and the role ofRead MoreMarketing Mistakes and Successes175322 Words   |  702 PagesJuggernaut Starbucks: A Paragon of Growth and Employee Benefits Finds Storms Boston Beer: Is Greater Growth Possible? 29 46 PART II MARKETING WARS 61 Chapter 5 Chapter 6 Chapter 7 Cola Wars: Coca-Cola vs. Pepsi PC Wars: Hewlett-Packard vs. Dell Airliner Wars: Boeing vs. Airbus; and Recent Outsourcing Woes 63 86 PART III COMEBACKS Chapter 8 Chapter 9 Chapter 10 McDonald’s: Rebirth Through Moderation Harley-Davidson: Creating An Enduring Mystique Continental Airlines:Read MoreDeveloping Management Skills404131 Words   |  1617 Pages269 United Chemical Company 269 Byron vs. Thomas 271 Active Listening Exercise 272 SKILL APPLICATION 274 Activities for Communicating Supportively Suggested Assignments 274 Application Plan and Evaluation 274 274 SCORING KEYS AND COMPARISON DATA 276 Communicating Supportively 276 Scoring Key 276 Comparison Data 276 Communication Styles 276 Comparison Data 276 SKILL PRACTICE Diagnosing Problems and Fostering Understanding: United Chemical Company and Byron vs. Thomas 278 Observer’s Feedback Form