The Sirens In The Odyssey And The Siren Song
The sirens are portrayed differently in the Odyssey and in the “Siren Song”. The change of tone, point of view, and diction between the two sends a different portrayal of the sirens.
The tone and point of view play a big roe in both of these writings. In the Odyssey the tone is suspenseful. Odysseus tells the event from his point of view, so in first person. This gives the story more action because it is a closer encounter of his feelings. What he feels and experiences from the sirens is best perceived from the person who experiences it. In the “Siren Song” the tone is depressing. It sends sadness because it describes the sirens actions as a plea for help. It is told from the siren’s point of view. This poem helps bring justification for their
The tone and point of view play a big roe in both of these writings. In the Odyssey the tone is suspenseful. Odysseus tells the event from his point of view, so in first person. This gives the story more action because it is a closer encounter of his feelings. What he feels and experiences from the sirens is best perceived from the person who experiences it. In the “Siren Song” the tone is depressing. It sends sadness because it describes the sirens actions as a plea for help. It is told from the siren’s point of view. This poem helps bring justification for their