The idea that the Statue of Liberty represents American ideals and dreams I believe is connected to “The New Colossus”. They both represent a very important part of American culture, freedom. Although the American culture of freedom has drastically changed since the building of the Statue of Liberty, the main idea that She represents freedom for everyone, not only people who are born in the United States, but also immigrants from all over the world, will always stand by the people. It is not the way in which one is supposed to live, but the way that one wants to live. Freely and full of hope.
Many people see the Statue of Liberty differently, but they hope for the same thing. According to Paul Auster, “[The Statue of Liberty] was originally intended as a monument to the principles of international republicanism, but the ‘the new colossus’ reinvented it’s purpose, turning Liberty into a welcoming mother…” (2005). In other words, the original meaning of the statue was to represent the republic and who we are as Americans, without immigrants and not as a nation with other countries, but “The New Colossus” made it into a figure of hope to the outside world of America. Many Americans still believe that immigrants should stay out of the United States, but “The New Colossus” states otherwise, and I believe that that is the way it is supposed to be.
In 1883, Emma Lazarus (1849-87) wrote the poem “The New Colossus.” It was later engraved on a bronze plaque and placed in the Statue of Liberty in 1903. This poem is meant to put hope back into the hearts of immigrants. Lazarus states in her poem, “‘Give me your tired, your poor, Your huddled masses yearning to breathe free… Send me these, the homeless… I lift my lamp beside the golden door!’...
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...ll the sorrows, the pain and circumstances people go through just so they can feel that same freedom my grandpa felt makes me even more grateful for everything I have. It really opened up my eyes and pushed me to take the opportunities put in front of me.
Many people do not quite understand the true meaning of freedom until they are in a position where freedom is all you crave in life. The Statue of Liberty and that little plaque inside of it are one of the many things that light that spark of hope that immigrants from all over the world count on to help them light the way to their dreams. People want their families to have a life worth living, and this magnificent monument and eye-opening poem can do this for them and reassure their hearts of hope, love, and freedom. In other words, the way America is meant to be, with life, liberty, and the pursuit of happiness.
The Ancient Egyptian sculpture, “Statue of Nykara and His Family”, was sculpted during the late fifth dynasty. The sculpture is a depiction of Nykara, his wife, Nubkau, and son, Ankhma-Re. The statue is in poor condition with pieces of limestone missing and chips on the three subject’s faces and bodies. The painted limestone shows the conventional colors for the male and female subjects. There is a clear discoloration among Nykara and his son’s bodies. The brownish red color they once were has eroded to a light yellowish color, which resembles the purposeful color of Nykara’s wife. The hieroglyphs on Nykara’s seat insinuate that the sculpture is meant to be viewed from the front view. This is also evident by the way the three subjects are facing forward in frontal view. There are hieroglyphs on both the chair and base of the statue near Nykara’s wife and son’s feet.
The statue is made of marble, instead of the bronze statue. This statue is one of the earliest marble statues of a human figure carved in Attica. The statue is a kind of symbol; he does not in any way a likeness. This is my first expression when I saw the statue: the statue is showing me a simple, clear action that was used by Greek youth sculptures throughout this period. Looking at this statue, he expanded into 3D space, because he is standing straight and facing forward without any exaggerated movements, thus the post makes him look closed-off and a column his limbs are locked in space. Therefore, the standing posture, the decorations on his body, his hair and knee’s texture and how the Egyptians impact Greek art, is what makes me interested in it. A question that has always been in my mind is
Give me your tired, your poor, Your huddled masses yearning to breathe free, The wretched refuse of your teeming shore. Send these, the homeless, tempest-tossed, to me: I lift my lamp beside the golden door.
Although Eichendorff’s story displays religious elements, the pious facets take on a different form than in Psyche. In “The Marble Statue”, Sunday remains a holy day where evil subsides. God and Satan manifest into the metaphysical through characters, settings, and motifs. Fortunato is a pure character directing Florio towards the path of the righteous man while Donati is a sinister man leading the boy into temptation. The seductress is the embodiment of evil while Bianca is the good. The aspect of religion is demonstrated in a more direct manner in Psyche. The artist abandons a life of art to become a brethren of the covenant where it is proclaimed the Goddess of Art is “a witch who carries towards vanity, towards earthly pleasure”. The good and evil is left to interpretation in “The Marble Statue” while religion in Andersen's tales contains a straightforward portrayal of faith and sin.
The Statue of Liberty is one of the most well know symbols of the United States, across the world. For this reason I chose to analyze the dramatic effect it creates, and what methods it implores to invent this "universal" meaning. It is one of the strongest visual representations of the ideals which our country is founded upon. I intend to defend the argument that the Statue of Liberty posses the power of persuading human thought using the terms encompassed in Kenneth Burke's Pentad, shaping the definition of "America" for people through out the world.
“By virtue hereof to enact, constitute, and frame such just and equal law, ordinances, acts, constitutions and offices” (Mayflower Compact), “Do ordain and establish this Constitution for the United States of America” (Preamble to the Constitution), and “O thus be it ever when freemen shall stand Between their lov’d home and the war’s desolation!” (Star Spangled Banner). Freedom is compared in all three quotes to both the historical documents and the historical poem due to each one meaning freedom that in America we are free and have a happy union. Both the historical documents and the historical poem have in common is unity and freedom, but they also have in common is
The Statue of Liberty has stood in America for 128 years. The original color of the statue was a dull brown color, but over the next 30 years the statue started to slowly turn green. Out of all the other monuments and buildings that are important to the U.S., the Statue of Liberty will always stand out as the most.
Liberty, as defined by the Oxford dictionary, is explained as the “condition of being free from restriction or control; the right and power to act, believe or express oneself in a manner of one’s own choosing”. Liberty is a word familiar to most Americans, since the fundamentals of the country is based on freedom and independence. Symbolism of liberty (such as the national’s flag, statue of liberty, the liberty bell, Uncle Sam, the bald eagle) can be seen throughout the United States as a reminder of the freedom in which this nation has achieved for over the past two hundred years. Perhaps one of the greatest achievement of liberty by the Americans in the past two hundred years has been the founding of the United States Constitution. Not only does the constitution deal with the distribution of government powers, but it proclaims the freedom of all individuals, abolishing slavery. Although freedom is technically set to the slaves by the constitution, but it did not fully fulfilled the description of “liberty” for the slaves. In this essay, I will begin by demonstrating how the US Constitution not only did not fully provide the freedom of the slaves, but how the document itself is not as “liberating” as it seems. I will also briefly discuss exactly how much “liberty” contemporary America has politically and the level of racial inequality that continues to exist in this “democratic” country.
This inscription, which is found on the Statue of Liberty, greeted years of immigrants who passed through Ellis Island to America. It describes the idealized view of the United States as a nation of immigrants, where anyone can achieve the American dream. However, does this accurately describe our immigration policy today? Our current policy is better described by this version, written by Chris Willey (Willey et al.):
The statue of liberty is one of America’s famous icons. It stands 305 feet above Liberty Island looking at New York’s historic harbor and enshrining the idea of freedom from oppression. The Lady Liberty has been welcoming millions of immigrants seeking a better life in the United States, however illegal immigration is becoming a much larger issue than when she was built in 1886. With over 12 million undocumented immigrants in the United States, the question frequently arises, What should be done about them? Now is the best time to figure that out! The illegal immigrants should be allowed to stay in the United States of America. The illegals assist in balancing out demand for low wage workers and continue to boost the American economy. They benefit our local and state governments by paying taxes and dividends
Beautiful scenery, Love, New experiences finding these things in two very popular cities. The Statue of Liberty and the Eiffel Tower both are very popular tourist attractions. Maybe for their beauty or perhaps there archeological structure. Who knows really but here’s a few similarities and difference between the two.
American poet Emma Lazarus’ Petrarchan sonnet “The New Colossus” symbolizes freedom, particularly the many freedoms offered by the United States (U.S.). Lazarus’ use of metaphors and symbolism are a reminder that the U.S. stands for the freedom of all. The speaker contrasts the Statue of Liberty to the ancient statue of Colossus and describes how the statue welcomes all the unwanted peoples of other countries to the U.S.. Ellis Island, where the statue stands, is a beacon of freedom and hope for many travelers seeking refuge in the states. The Statue of Liberty “lift[s] [her] lamp beside the golden door!” (14) The golden door symbolizes the opportunity for freedom that America offers to immigrants. To many who come to America’s harbor, it is
“Freedom.” It is a word with many different connotations, but symbolizes one central idea: Liberty. Freedom has always been deeply embedded in the history of our nation. Throughout time, many Americans have fought for freedom. From the Pilgrims, who set sail from England to the shores of Cape Cod to escape religious persecution, to the Founding Fathers of America who fought for freedom from England’s oppression, our fellow Americans have always fought for what they believed in. They gained certain freedoms that they thought would not only be important to them, but to future generations. However, it is evident that society today does not value those same freedoms.
We display Lady Liberty proudly, yet we turn away and deport people who try to gain access to the freedom she promises. We have writing such as Emma Lazarus’s poem “The New Colossus” that talks about how we welcome immigrants, and we will provide the solace they desire. With limitations, such as drug testing, criminal background check, and following the United States laws immigrants should be allowed to find a new life here and to gain access to our freedom. Our doors should be open to people who follow the laws and are coming here to find a better life, and are here to be a
I chose to write about the Statue of Liberty. The Statue of Liberty serves as a symbolic fixture of the principles America was founded on. She represents freedom, liberty, and opportunity. The location of the Statue of Liberty is an amazing feat in itself, it is right in the middle of a very wide and a very deep Hudson river, and at the time it was brought there, with the limited technology, was amazing. Adding to the location, The State of Liberty as everyone knows is right next to the old customs ports where thousands of hungry, and poor immigrants fresh off the boat would pass through looking for a better life. The fact that Liberty is a woman is an ingenious idea because a woman tends to be more sympathetic and willing to help, if Liberty was a man the statue would seem more cold, stiff, and even militant. Throughout history statues have been built to represent a great moment but the Statue of Liberty was build to symbolize a great idea and country. At that time in history people were flocking to America because they were either being persecuted in their home countries or they were just disappointed at the status of their lives and wanted to come to “the land of opportunity” to start a new life.