This 24-slide lesson explores Emma Lazarus’ poem, ‘The New Colossus’.
Immortalised on its plaque beneath the iconic Statue of Liberty, Lazarus’ poem honours one of the greatest monuments in the world. This lesson explores how the poem personifies and gives symbolic power to Lady Liberty, analysing the sonnet’s language, form, structure, and rhyme. We look at why Lazarus juxtaposes Liberty with the ancient Colossus of Rhodes, and how Lazarus uses the poem to champion the rights of immigrants seeking comfort in the Land of Opportunity.
A glossary is provided for challenging vocabulary, and the poem’s key ideas and images are deconstructed in detail.
Questions, discussion points, and tasks are included for students. An essay question is included, as well as a creative task at the end of the lesson.
The full poem is featured within the PowerPoint.
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