Comparing Odyssey And Siren Song Of The Sirens

In Odyssey by Homer, Odysseus and his crew successfully pass the island of the sirens. The heroic accomplishment is narrated by Odysseus, who escapes the enchanting song of the Sirens. In contrast, in Margaret Atwood’s “Siren Song”, a Siren narrates her perspective on luring many men to her island. Both poems highlight the powerful and irresistible song of the Sirens. Homer’s passage emphasizes the masculinity of men and display women as evil creatures. However, in Atwood’s passage, the focus is on femininity and weakness of men. The two juxtaposing portrayals of the Sirens are conveyed through different imagery of men and women.
In Homer’s passage, the Odysseus determined to conquer the luring women as he uses “a sharp sword” to slice beeswax