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  1. Basically, the Statue of Liberty served as the inspiration for this poetry. In the poem, Lazarus calls the Statue of Liberty the Mother of Exiles and describes her as a mother who embraces everyone in need of a home. She keeps her torch in hand to illuminate everyone's path as they search for shelteRead more

    Basically, the Statue of Liberty served as the inspiration for this poetry. In the poem, Lazarus calls the Statue of Liberty the Mother of Exiles and describes her as a mother who embraces everyone in need of a home. She keeps her torch in hand to illuminate everyone’s path as they search for shelter in a strange land. Lady Liberty will not reject anyone; she will accept the weary, the needy, and everyone else who desires freedom.

     

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  1. A Petrarchan/Italian sonnet is "The New Colossus." Italian sonnets have fourteen lines and have an octave of eight lines, which is followed by a stanza of six lines. The New Colossus perfectly follows the rhyme ABBAABBACDCDCD   The New Colossus Summary 

    A Petrarchan/Italian sonnet is “The New Colossus.” Italian sonnets have fourteen lines and have an octave of eight lines, which is followed by a stanza of six lines. The New Colossus perfectly follows the rhyme ABBAABBACDCDCD

     

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  1. In "The New Colossus," the Statue of Liberty is contrasted with the Colossus of Rhodes, a statue from Greek History. The new statue's title, torch, and place on the eastern shore of the United States all indicate that she is a guardian of refugees, in contrast to the previous statue's role as a warnRead more

    In “The New Colossus,” the Statue of Liberty is contrasted with the Colossus of Rhodes, a statue from Greek History. The new statue’s title, torch, and place on the eastern shore of the United States all indicate that she is a guardian of refugees, in contrast to the previous statue’s role as a warning to future invaders. The poem compares traditional male and feminine values before eliding the differences. It asserts that the New Colossus will be distinct and characterizes the Colossus of Rhodes.

     

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