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The New Colossus -Ian, Misha - Coggle Diagram
The New Colossus -Ian, Misha
Structure
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Rhyme Scheme
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Readers are more likely to evoke their emotions, and share the emotions with the author.
Meaning
Purpose to raise money for the construction of a pedestal for the Statue of Liberty (signifies freedom of US).
Pursue freedom, emphasis on liberty and the liberal need of America as a country. Convince the readers that they need freedom
Imagery
"A mighty woman with a torch, whose frame Is the imprisoned lightning From her beacon-hand Glows world-wide welcome' her mild eyes command"
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Language
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Symbolism
"A mighty woman with a torch, whose flame is the imprisoned lightning, and her name Mother of Exiles"
Woman here signifies the minority group globally as they are gradually fighting for more rights in the 18th-19th century. A torch with flame that signifies the abolishment of constrain. The statue of liberty that the author is requesting symbolizes the urge she feels to fight for freedom of America.
Language complicated with different literary devices. The languages are somehow direct with several references
Refer mass American as poor and homeless. The author claims statue of liberty can bring home and protection to all these people.
Emotion/effect
Tone: hopeful and grandeur, guaranteed protection for all.
Emotion: Inspirational, influential, encouraging, convincing
Effect: better provoke readers to think, make them engage. Let the revolutionaries (people of America) find a sense of belonging.
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