The Odyssey
Why does Odysseus listen to the sirens' call?
Chapter 5 PG.89-110
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The song of the Sirens tempts Odysseus. By lashing himself to the mast, however, he exercises self-control when he knows he would otherwise have none. In this regard, he indulges in a fantasy of temptation: he can enjoy the beauty of the Sirens' song without any attendant punishment.
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