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“The New Colossus”

“The New Colossus”. Emma Lazarus Page 493 You need your notebooks. Allusion. Colossus is an ancient Greek statue of the Greek figure Helios. It’s on the island of Rhodes near Greece. It was built to celebrate a victory over an invading nation .

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“The New Colossus”

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  1. “The New Colossus” Emma Lazarus Page 493 You need your notebooks.

  2. Allusion • Colossus is an ancient Greek statue of the Greek figure Helios. • It’s on the island of Rhodes near Greece. • It was built to celebrate a victory over an invading nation. • It was over 100 ft. tall and was one of the tallest structures of the ancient world. • THINK: What did this Colossus symbolize?

  3. Statue of Liberty • Part of the poem is on a plaque on The Statue of Liberty. • What does The Statue of Liberty symbolize for Americans? • For immigrants? • To the rest of the world? • PREDICT: What themes do you think the poem “The New Colossus” will have?

  4. “The New Colossus” • Part of the poem is on a plaque on The Statue of Liberty.

  5. Vocabulary (April) • Brazen – like brass,asin sound, color, or strength. (adj) • Exiles – anyoneseparatedfrom his orhercountryor home voluntarily or byforceofcircumstances. (n) • Beacon – aguiding or warning signal, as a light or fire, usually in an elevatedposition. (n) • Tempest – a storm (n) • Yearning – deep longing, especially when accompanied by tendernessorsadness(used as n) • Wretched – very unfortunate in condition or circumstances; miserable; pitiable; awful. (adj)

  6. Discussion Questions • How does Colossus contrast to “The Mother of Exiles?” Think of the connotations (the implied meaning/feelings behind each statue.) • Who are the huddled masses coming to America? • Which words spoken by the statue are the most important? Why? • “I lift my lamp beside the golden door” is a metaphor. Explain what it means. • What do you think Lazarus is saying about America in this poem?

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