Why is the poem "The New Colossus" displayed at the Statue of Liberty? by George Lewis

quinnstein2 — 2025-04-17 17:08:40 UTC

The poem was displayed at the statue of liberty because it helped pay for the pedestal, and it makes the statue of liberty seem like this powerful symbol of hope to the U.S.A. and immigrants

owensztul — 2025-04-17 17:08:55 UTC

I think that it is displayed at the statue of liberty because it raised money for it and that this statue shows freedom and many other things like the land of second chances and free immigration for all. Overall this poem represents the statue of liberty but also everything that America stands for

-Owen Sztul

cooperkaplan — 2025-04-17 17:09:16 UTC

The poem "The New Colossus" is displayed at the statue of liberty because it paints the statue of liberty as a symbol of hope and freedom that would bring anyone into her sacred land. This poem acts as a reminder for why we have this statue and is a powerful symbol to America.

efrosyninikeas — 2025-04-17 17:09:54 UTC

The statue of liberty was displayed like that because it raised money for the U.S and it is a beacon of freedom and hope for all.

-EN

elliotgaswirth — 2025-04-17 17:10:02 UTC

I think it is there because the poem tells people what the statue on liberty symbolizes. It tells the people that the statue of liberty is the mother of exiles.

-eg

2025-04-17 17:10:03 UTC

Harlan:

This poem was displayed at the Statue Of Liberty because it is a symbol of freedom, and also raises money.

panagiotiskouligkas — 2025-04-17 17:10:03 UTC

PK-

The reason why the statue of Liberty is called "The New Colossus" in the poem is because it is a big and an important statue that means something and so does the old colossus statue.

henrykay — 2025-04-17 17:10:18 UTC

The poem "The New Colossus" is displayed at the statue of liberty because it helps us understand what the statue was meant for and why it was made.

samanthaguevara — 2025-04-17 17:10:23 UTC

Sammi

This poem was displayed at the Statue of Liberty because it is where the immigrants come when they move here. The poem helps make them feel welcome and tell them they have a home here.

2025-04-17 17:10:28 UTC

Ella

The reason why this poem is displayed at the statue of liberty is because, it represents what the statue stands for (liberty, freedom). And explains what it symbolizes, and its importance. Also back then it helped pay for a pedestal. Overall the statue of liberty stand for liberty, freedoms, and second chances.

carolinareinhoefer — 2025-04-17 17:10:31 UTC

This poem is displayed at the statue of liberty because the poem shows the statue is meant to be a symbol of happiness to anyone entering the US. It shows that even those without a home or family can feel safe.

ellepresutti — 2025-04-17 17:11:56 UTC

This poem is displayed at the Statue of Liberty because it is introducing the new Statue and praising it. The Statue is also a symbol of freedom to America. A new begining for the U.S.A.