Question
Not like the brazen giant of Greek fame,
With conquering limbs astride from land to land;
Here at our sea-washed, sunset gates shall stand
A mighty woman with a torch, whose flame
Is the imprisoned lightning, and her name
Mother of Exiles. From her beacon-hand
Glows world-wide welcome; her mild eyes command
The air-bridged harbor that twin cities frame.
“Keep, ancient lands, your storied pomp!” cries she
With silent lips. “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-tost to me,
I lift my lamp beside the golden door!”
tone (hopeful, realistic, sad, proud,etc.)
With conquering limbs astride from land to land;
Here at our sea-washed, sunset gates shall stand
A mighty woman with a torch, whose flame
Is the imprisoned lightning, and her name
Mother of Exiles. From her beacon-hand
Glows world-wide welcome; her mild eyes command
The air-bridged harbor that twin cities frame.
“Keep, ancient lands, your storied pomp!” cries she
With silent lips. “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-tost to me,
I lift my lamp beside the golden door!”
tone (hopeful, realistic, sad, proud,etc.)
Answers
GPT-4o mini
The tone of this excerpt from Emma Lazarus's poem "The New Colossus" can be described as **hopeful** and **inviting**, while also carrying an undercurrent of **sadness**.
The **hopeful** aspect is evident in the way the speaker celebrates the welcoming of immigrants and those seeking refuge. The imagery of the "mighty woman with a torch" represents not only freedom but also the promise of opportunity and a new beginning for those who are marginalized or suffering in their homelands.
The **inviting** tone is underscored by phrases like "Give me your tired, your poor," which convey a warm and open-hearted appeal for those in need to come to America, emphasizing a compassionate stance.
At the same time, there is a **realistic** acknowledgment of the struggles faced by these individuals—their “huddled masses yearning to breathe free” reflects not just hope but also the desperation and hardships that drive people to seek out a better life.
Additionally, the **sadness** inherent in "the wretched refuse" and "tempest-tost" evokes a sense of somber recognition of the suffering endured by many before they reach the promise of the "golden door."
Overall, the tone blends these emotions to present a powerful narrative of welcome and the complexities of the immigrant experience.
The **hopeful** aspect is evident in the way the speaker celebrates the welcoming of immigrants and those seeking refuge. The imagery of the "mighty woman with a torch" represents not only freedom but also the promise of opportunity and a new beginning for those who are marginalized or suffering in their homelands.
The **inviting** tone is underscored by phrases like "Give me your tired, your poor," which convey a warm and open-hearted appeal for those in need to come to America, emphasizing a compassionate stance.
At the same time, there is a **realistic** acknowledgment of the struggles faced by these individuals—their “huddled masses yearning to breathe free” reflects not just hope but also the desperation and hardships that drive people to seek out a better life.
Additionally, the **sadness** inherent in "the wretched refuse" and "tempest-tost" evokes a sense of somber recognition of the suffering endured by many before they reach the promise of the "golden door."
Overall, the tone blends these emotions to present a powerful narrative of welcome and the complexities of the immigrant experience.