Bob Greenberg - 'The New Colossus' by Emma Lazarus

The poem 'The New Colossus' by Emma Lazarus contrasts the Statue of Liberty with ancient statues, emphasizing its role as a welcoming symbol for immigrants. It portrays the statue as a mother of exiles, offering hope and freedom to the tired and poor, inviting them to a new life in America.

What does the poem compare the statue to?

What does the 'torch' symbolize in the poem?

What is the significance of the phrase 'Give me your tired, your poor'?

What message does the poem convey about immigrants?

How does the poem portray the idea of hope?