“Keep, ancient lands, your storied pomp!” cries she
With silent lips. “Give me your tired, your poor,
Your huddled masses yearning to breathe free,
What is the poet's meaning in these lines?
The New Colossus
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The poet says that Europe is too old and settled in its ways compared to America.
The poet says that Europe is too old and settled in its ways compared to America.
The poet believes that America can turn poor people into wealthy rulers like those of Europe.
The poet believes that America can turn poor people into wealthy rulers like those of Europe.
The poet says that the riches of Europe came at the cost of common people's suffering.
The poet says that the riches of Europe came at the cost of common people's suffering.
The poet contrasts the traditions of Europe with the freedoms and opportunities of America.
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The poet contrasts the traditions of Europe with the freedoms and opportunities of America.
In “The New Colossus,” the speaker (representing the Statue of Liberty) dismisses the grandeur and historical significance of Europe, instead asserting that America welcomes those who are struggling and yearning for a better life. The lines emphasize a more inclusive and hopeful vision for the future, highlighting America as a land of opportunity for the downtrodden.
