THE ODYSSEY Book XII: ODYSSEUS AND THE SIRENS

1. Odysseus demands to hear the Sirens song, even though their music leads to certain doom. Why does Odysseus allow himself to be tempted by certain death? What does he gain from this experience? 2. Now, imagine yourself as Odysseus sailing out on the open seas. Would you listen to the Sirens' song too? Would you cover your ears? Why? 3. Can you think of visual examples that would be equivalent to the song of the Siren? Something so visually beautiful and terrible?