Respond in paragraph form to the following prompt: How did the closing lines of the poem
"The New Colossus" reflect the Pilgrims' experience coming to America? You may also use
textual evidence from "Of Plymouth Plantation" in your response. Both are linked on the
Task page. Your response should be at least 4-5 complete sentences and it is worth 15
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The closing lines of the poem "The New Colossus" reflect the Pilgrims' experience coming to America because it shows the hurdles that the immigrants passed through.

What was the purpose of The New Colossus poem?

The poem was based on a heated debate on immigration. The New Colossus was written by Emma Lazarus to help raise funds for construction of the towering sculpture's pedestal. One of rhe popular line states "Give me your tired, your poor, your huddled masses yearning to breathe free."

The poem commands the old lands to send its marginalized people, the “huddled masses,” to her. She will ensure that those who are “homeless” and long to “breathe free” will find refuge. The statue's torch returns in the final line as a “lamp” that illuminates the “golden door” of American opportunity.

In conclusion, the closing lines of the poem "The New Colossus" reflect the Pilgrims' experience coming to America because it shows the hurdles that the immigrants passed through

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