1. What is the "ancient gesture"? What does Millay mean when she says Penelope's

gesture was authentic, but Ulysses (Odysseus) did it only as a gesture to a crowd of

listeners? Explain.

2. Who did Millay think was the real hero-Odysseus or Penelope? Why?

3. In "Siren Song", the Siren says her song "is a boring song but it works every time."

Why is her song so effective? What techniques does she use to lure men to her island?

Explain.

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Nikolai Montgomery

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17 February, 20:38

1. What is the "ancient gesture"? What does Millay mean when she says Penelope's

gesture was authentic, but Ulysses (Odysseus) did it only as a gesture to a crowd of

listeners? Explain.

2. Who did Millay think was the real hero-Odysseus or Penelope? Why?

3. In "Siren Song", the Siren says her song "is a boring song but it works every time."

Why is her song so effective? What techniques does she use to lure men to her island?

Explain.

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Willie Keith · Answer 1

i know just the answer of 3. the sirens song is very powerful as it tells the truth and whoever hears it will get to know the future and they will be lured as the mythology is based on magic this is obivious