What is the Theme of the Poem The New Colossus?
What is the Theme of the Poem The New Colossus?
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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.
The New Colossus Summary