Margaret Atwood Sirens Analysis

Margaret Atwood's portrayal of the sirens is that they are irresistible and liars. Homer's portrayal of the sirens is that they are evil, seductive creatures.

In her poem, Atwood begins her poem with a warning to inform her audience about how powerful and scheming these creatures truly are with their "...song that forces men to leap overboard in squadrons even though they see the beached skull..." Here, she incorporates imagery to prove to her audience how irresistible and dangerous the sirens truly are. She also proves how manipulative the sirens are when she states, "...Help me! Only you, only you can, you are unique...it is a boring song but it works every time." This part of the poem shows the reader the sirens' strategy