1) What is the appeal of the siren song? Why is that it works every time"?
2)Based on the way the siren addresses him what can you infer about her audience?
3)The mythical sirens were creatures of mystery. How does Atwood's diction demystify them? Cite specific examples from the text.
4) Describe the tone of the poem. Look carefully at Atwood's use of hyperbole and understatement.
5) What stereotypes of women does Atwood draw upon in this poem?
6) Discuss how Atwood's poem can be read as a response to Homer. How might it be a protest against his depiction of the sirens?