Comparing Ulysses 'And Siren Song'

Heroes and mythological creatures are often used in art and literature. An example of this is Ulysses which is the Latin name for Odysseus, who spent ten years trying to get home. The mythical creatures known as sirens were beautiful but dangerous creatures that lured sailors, such as Odysseus to their doom. Both Ulysses and The Sirens by John Williams Waterhouse and “Siren Song”by Margaret Atwood use the myth of the sirens to show that there is always something in the world that can affect someone to the point of changing their mind.
In the poem “Siren Song” by Margaret Atwood the poem is explaining life from the viewpoint of the sirens and explaining how being a siren affects them negatively. An example of this is when Margaret Atwood quotes “I don’t enjoy it here squatting on this island looking picturesque and mythical.” (Atwood, 13-15). The tone of
One award Atwood won was the P.E.N in 2016 (Britannica School). There are around four films based on the works of Margaret Atwood (Britannica School). Atwood’s works are also translated into around twenty different languages. Along with being known for her poems and short stories Margaret Atwood is also known for her feminist perspective and she often campaigns for human and environmental rights. Margaret Atwood currently lives in Toronto with writer Graeme Gibson. (Margaret Atwood.)
Ulysses and The Sirens by John Williams Waterhouse shows the mythical creatures who in the painting have forced odysseus crew members to tie him to the ship post in order to make him listen to the song the Sirens were singing. The mood of the painting can be described as menacing, which demonstrates the idea that the painting gives off a frightening feeling. Sights such as the sirens prove this to be true, The painting shows the crew members on the on the boat who continues on rowing show that humans are naturally self centered creatures who fight to keep themselves safe even if it means putting others in