The idea that the Statue of Liberty represents American ideals and dreams I believe is connected to “The New Colossus”. Both represent a very important part of American culture, freedom. Although the American culture of freedom has changed dramatically after the construction of the Statue of Liberty, the main idea that She represents freedom for all, not only for people born in the United States, but also for immigrants from all over the world , will always remain alive. stand by the people. It's not the way you should live, but the way you want to live. Freely and hopeful. Many people see the Statue of Liberty differently, but they hope for the same thing. According to Paul Auster, "[The Statue of Liberty] was originally intended as a monument to the principles of international republicanism, but the 'new colossus' has reinvented its purpose, transforming Liberty into a welcoming mother..." (2005). In other words, the statue's original meaning was to represent the republic and who we are as Americans, without immigrants and not as a nation with other countries, but "The New Colossus" made it a figure of hope to the outside world. of America. Many Americans still believe that immigrants should stay out of the United States, but “The New Colossus” says otherwise, and I believe that's how it should be. In 1883, Emma Lazarus (1849-87) wrote the poem “The New Colossus.” It was later engraved on a bronze plaque and placed in the Statue of Liberty in 1903. This poem is intended to bring hope back to the hearts of immigrants. Lazarus states in his poem: “'Give me your weary, your poor, your huddled masses yearning to breathe free... Send these to me, the homeless... I raise my lamp beside the golden door!'... to the center of the card ...all the sorrows, pain and circumstances that people go through just to be able to feel that same freedom that my grandfather felt makes me even more grateful for everything that I have driven to take the opportunities that were given to me. Many people don't fully understand the true meaning of freedom until they find themselves in the position where freedom is all you want in life. The Statue of Liberty and that little plaque inside it they are one of the many things that light that spark of hope that immigrants around the world count on to light the way to their dreams. People want their families to have a life worth living, and this magnificent monument and this enlightening poetry can do this for them and reassure their hearts of hope, love and freedom. In other words, the way America should be, with life, liberty and the pursuit of happiness.