In ancient Greek mythology, the sirens were non-human, and stranger creatures, dwelt on dangerous rocks and sang irresistible songs that lured unsuspecting sailors to their death by shipwreck. They appealed to be helpless beautiful women in need of rescuing. This would appeal to the sailors' heroic inclination and play their sense of loneliness. Because of sailors' lapse in judgment, they will lose their lives.

In the modern society, there are various forces at work that act as sirens. One prominent "siren" and one that is hinted at in the poem is nationalism. Countries send out a call to their young people, especially. "Be all that you can be", for example, is a slogan that makes people feel unique and valuable. The idea is to put across that one can be heroic and righteous even though they see the "beached skulls" (line 6) and still "jump

Certainly, besides nationalism, there are other siren songs, such as materialism, or mismatched love, etc. The idea of the siren song represents anything that promises much, but ends up in ruin.

2. How does the poem change tone and what does it accomplish?

ed overboard of squadrons." (line 5)

The techniques that the siren uses show a mastery of human psychology. If we are to rearrange the poem in any other way, it will not have the same powerful effect. For example, if the siren opens the poem asking for help, the sailor will probably reason: " I don't even know you. Why should I help you?" Also, if the poem opens with the description of the "men jump[ing] overboard squadrons" (line 6) and "beached skulls" (line 5), the sailor will likely shut off his mind to the siren's messages. As it is, the sailor is drawn forward, with a sense of adventure, keenly anticipating the reveali

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