...Today I watch a movie called “statue of liberty”. It is a greatest movie I ever see because it is significant and symbolization. Out of all America’s symbols, none has proved more enduring or evocative than the statue of liberty. Statue of liberty, torch in right hand and clutching a stone tablet in the left hand, has for a century acted as a figurehead for the American dream. It reminds that U.S.A is a land of immigrants. Many people have different view of the word “liberty”. This word is come from French. It is also mean a lot to each American. It symbolizes U.S. is a freedom country. After building the base of statue, the fund is not enough to build the statue from bottom to top. The government is thinking about how to solve this problem. Suddenly, a news paper has post a article about donation to the statue of liberty. After that news paper come out, there are a huge number of people donate for the statue of liberty. This represent that people believe in the statue of liberty and they think the statue will bless them. Because the contribution is huge, the statue of liberty eventually finished to build. Many citizen are exciting about go up to the top of the statue and get a nice view from there. Then the government decides to open the statue of liberty as a landscaped area. There is long line every day since the statue of liberty is open for...
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...Exiles She is the most recognizable woman in the world, but what is the significance of the sexuality of the Statue of Liberty? Most people have little to no knowledge over why this monumental statue is a woman. It has been debated over the years about her true significance. Some believe it was just choice and that she’s just a 152 foot tall, green woman in a robe, with a torch in one hand, book in the other. The truth, the representation of the statue of liberty portrayed as a woman has everything to do with her sexuality, it was not just a coincidence. She was designed and sculpted by the French freeman, Auguste Bartholdi in 1878. It took him and his crew a long 9 years of building until it was finally completed in 1884. It was believed that he had a vision of a “magnificent” goddess with a torch in one hand welcoming visitors to the “land of freedom and opportunity” (Bond). Therefore, as you would guess, he constructed a goddess. Specifically, Libertas meaning “liberty” (“The Statue of Liberty and Statue”), derived from ancient Rome. Her role, to stand for freedom of slavery, oppression and tyranny. Surprisingly, her posture wasn’t based off of the goddess, but on what the Colossus was thought to look like before the earthquake destroyed it in the nineteenth century. Colossus was a statue in the city of Rhodes of a Greek titan Helios. A giant copper statue, standing straight up with head held high, as a significance of power. Ultimately, she was the perfect symbol...
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...figures in art is The Statue of Liberty, it has the most amazing, fine detail in the statue that it is just amazing to think that someone could have built this. The Statue of Liberty was given to the United States in 1886, it is measured from the ground to the top of the torch to be 93 meters tall and it weighs 203 metric tons. On the tablet the she holds it reads the date that the declaration of independence is which is, July 4, 1776. Visitors and tourists are allowed to go into the crown of the Statue, to get there they need to climb up 354 stairs. The crown of the statue has 25 windows around it, about 4 million people enter the statue every year. The crown has 7 spikes on it which represent the 7 continents in the world; in a deeper meaning they represent the concept of freedom around the world. Edouard de Laboulaye provided the idea for the statue, while Frederic-Auguste Bartholdi designed it. Gustave Eiffel, the man who created the Eiffel tower was also behind the design for the statue, he specialized in the spine. Some other cool and interesting facts about the statue is that in winds higher than 50 mph it can sway 3 inches and the torch of the statue can move up to 5 inches. The statue of liberty has been hit by over 600 lightning bolts every year since it was built. In my opinion this is one of the greatest forms of art in the world, it has a great meaning behind it and it is amazing how anyone could have possibly came up with the idea of a statue this big and large,...
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...The Statue of Liberty (Liberty Enlightening the World; French: La Liberté éclairant le monde) is a colossal neoclassical sculpture on Liberty Island in the middle of New York Harbor, in Manhattan, New York City. The statue, designed by Frédéric Auguste Bartholdi and dedicated on October 28, 1886, was a gift to the United States from the people of France. The statue is of a robed female figure representing Libertas, the Roman goddess of freedom, who bears a torch and a tabula ansata (a tablet evoking the law) upon which is inscribed the date of the American Declaration of Independence, July 4, 1776. A broken chain lies at her feet. The statue is an icon of freedom and of the United States: a welcoming signal to immigrants arriving from abroad. The statue is situated in Upper New York Bay on Liberty Island, south of Ellis Island. Both islands were ceded by New York to the federal government in 1800.[149] As agreed in an 1834 compact between New York and New Jersey that set the state border at the bay's midpoint, the original islands remain New York territory despite their location on the New Jersey side of the state line. Land created by reclamation at Ellis is New Jersey territory.[150] A universal symbol of freedom and democracy, the Statue of Liberty also celebrates the international friendship of the United States and France. It was given to us as a gift from France. Built to commerate an alliance during the American Revolution, the Statue was dedicated on October 28, 1886...
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...Book Resource Text: The Statue of Liberty Porsche, M. F. (2008). The statue of liberty. Orlando, FL: Rigby. Reading level: L (Fountas & Pinnell) Summary: This book gives the history of the statue of liberty and the importance of the statue in America. This Descriptive text describes how the statue has greeted immigrants as they arrive into New York Harbor for over 100 years, and then explains the purpose of the statue now. Rationale: The New York State Social Studies Framework specifically mentions how the Statue of Liberty greeted immigrants arriving in New York City as they entered New York Harbor, and because of this, it is imperative that my student understands the importance and significance of the Statue of Liberty and Ellis Island....
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...The lady enlightening the world In New York harbor, on liberty island, a mighty green woman figure stands as a clear idea of what America is going to be, a multicultural country protects freedom of speech and religion, liberty didn`t only mean freedom from the British empire, liberty also meant freedom for immigrants who leaving their mother countries and come to the united states to create a new life without any persecution from any kind. My goal in this paper is to focus on the meanings for the statue of liberty which have changed over the time, and the countless roles in its 127-year history. I have organized my paper into two main sections, in the first one, we`re going to reflect on some of the various political and cultural meanings of the statue of liberty, in the second section I focus on the universal meanings of the statue as freedom, emancipation, and the national unity. Political and cultural meanings As the American civil war drew to close, in the summer of 1865, several French intellectuals were at a dinner party at the historian Edouard de Laboulaye`s mansion in Glatigny, Laboulaye was a French law...
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...For my opus I have decided to compare and contrast two unequivocal three dimensional statues: our treasured “Circle of Knowledge” and the famous “Statue of Liberty”. First we have the “Circle of Knowledge” which is located on the Mandeville campus of Northern Caribbean University (NCU), Jamaica. Presented as a gift from the graduating class of 2002 this towering 2.44meters statue, of a male and female student, was sculpted by Jamaica’s own, Basil Watson, who specialises in ‘human figure’. This monument appears to be a more contemporary style of sculpture that was cast from bonded bronze, giving it its firm gray hue. The Statue of Liberty was also a gift, a gift of friendship, from the people of France to the United States. This 93meters, colossal, pastel green statue of a woman is a neoclassical sculpture on Liberty Island in the middle of New York Harbour, in Manhattan. The artist responsible for this piece is Frédéric Auguste Bartholdi but Architects such as Gustave Eiffel and Richard Hunt helped with its construction. Using mediums such as copper, wrought iron and steel the construction of the statue started in September of 1875 and it opened to public viewing on October 28, 1886. Even with their extensive difference in size, the frontal exhibit of each in its own location serves as a welcoming and a reminder to its viewers. The Circle of Knowledge was explicitly designed with NCU in mind. It embodies the values and ethos of the university. This life-size, well proportioned...
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...feet. The Statue of Liberty represent the essence of America. American is mostly known as to be a beacon of freedom and liberty. The Statue of Liberty portray the freedom in America, the friendship America have with other nations, and the opportunity America give to immigrant who came to American during the 1800s to earn a better life. To begin with, the Statue of Liberty was designed and made by a French sculptor with the intent it would be a gift to commemorate America 100th anniversary of independence. He wanted to honor...
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...First and foremost, I would visit the Statue of Liberty. I would first have to get a ferry to take me to the island that the statue is located on. Once on the island I would start the climb to the crown of the statue. The only way up to the crown of the statue is to start the long climb up the stairs. Once at the top of the statue I would look all over New York. When looking over New York I would admire the city and all that it holds. Looking over the city from the top of Lady Liberty will give me an unforgettable experience. Moreover, I would want to climb to the top of the Empire State Building. I would go to the Empire State Building and start the climb to the top. Once I start the climb to the top I will be looking out all of...
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...The Statue of Liberty is one of the most unmistakable landmarks of the United States of America. From its once gleaming copper to its welcoming presence surrounding Ellis Island, our beloved Lady Liberty has greeted immigrants since 1885. If one has ever been to the Statue of Liberty, they probably know that at the bottom is a poem. This poem, or sonnet, contains a beautiful message about immigrants arriving in America. It states, “Give me your tired, your poor, your huddled masses yearning to breathe free, the wretched refuse of your teeming shore. Send these, the homeless, tempest-tossed to me, I lift my lamp beside the golden door!” As a country, it is important to follow the words we were founded on. America should continue to follow the words stated at the base of the Statue of Liberty because it represents the country’s establishment, it is a symbol of hope to the incoming...
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...At the base of the Statue of Liberty, there is a poem, New Colossus, the poem is about the Mother of Exiles receiving immigrants. As a country, one should feel that we should follow the words stated on the base of the statue. Many people may have different opinions, but this is the most accurate one for people who think that immigration isn’t a bad thing. We should follow it because it is was what the poem was meant for, the statue was meant to be for, and since the start of this country we have been helped by immigrants and founded by ones. The Statue of Liberty was meant to be a gift for the victory of the civil war, but it became a symbol of welcoming immigrants. The creator of the poem, Ms. Lazarus, imagined the statue as a goddess called, Mother of Exiles, who welcomes the poor and tired looking for freedom, guiding the way with her lamp. This factor contributes that the statute was meant to be a gift to welcome the immigrants that fled their homeland. The statue is a symbol of immigration, opportunity, and hope....
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...The Story of the Fourth of July The Declaration of Independence We celebrate American Independence Day on the Fourth of July every year. We think of July 4, 1776, as a day that represents the Declaration of Independence and the birth of the United States of America as an independent nation. But July 4, 1776 wasn't the day that the Continental Congress decided to declare independence (they did that on July 2, 1776). It wasn’t the day we started the American Revolution either (that had happened back in April 1775). And it wasn't the day Thomas Jefferson wrote the first draft of the Declaration of Independence (that was in June 1776). Or the date on which the Declaration was delivered to Great Britain (that didn't happen until November 1776). Or the date it was signed (that was August 2, 1776). So what did happen on July 4, 1776? The Continental Congress approved the final wording of the Declaration of Independence on July 4, 1776. They'd been working on it for a couple of days after the draft was submitted on July 2nd and finally agreed on all of the edits and changes. July 4, 1776, became the date that was included on the Declaration of Independence, and the fancy handwritten copy that was signed in August (the copy now displayed at the National Archives in Washington, D.C.) It’s also the date that was printed on the Dunlap Broadsides, the original printed copies of the Declaration that were circulated throughout the new nation. So when people thought of the Declaration of Independence...
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...place where all dreams are attainable. People from all ages go to New York for all it has to offer. A few of my favorite places to visit in the city are the Statue of Liberty, Radio City Music Hall, Central park, and finally my all-time favorite, Times Square. If it were not for these historical places, New York City wouldn’t be the place it is today. The first stop is well known everywhere, and has been standing for over a hundred and twenty five years. It is also the most meaningful figurine in the city, the Statue of Liberty. Throughout the entire city the statue represents new beginnings and independence. The statue was built in September of 1875 and was given as a gift from France representing peace. It honors the friendship and the commitment to liberty between France and the United States of America. There is a very special quote on the statue that reads: "Give me your tired, your poor, Your huddled masses yearning to breathe free, The wretched refuse of your teeming shore. Send these, the homeless, tempest-tost to me, I lift my lamp beside the golden door!”(Lady Liberty) Lady Liberty has her lifted arm holding the torch that symbolizes a message of ‘welcome’. It became a symbol that the United States is willing to accept immigrants from all around the world. It was important for the immigrants to see the Statue of...
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...rely on her, but she carries her duties with grace. She may be going through hardship or illness or war, but she uses her courage and strength to inspire and help others get through it too. Verses the Statue of Liberty was originally a Black woman that means friendship and freedom. Phenomenal Women is a group about women who have made a difference in the world. These women are the ultimate role significant models for our children. Many wonderful women are great role models in their day to day lives. A phenomenal woman goes a step further and strives to reach others, or reach her goal, every day. Over the years, the Statue of Liberty's symbolism has grown to include freedom and democracy as well as this international friendship. Conversely, a woman may need to focus so intently on a career or sport or art form that she is able to reach the top of her arena. In conclusion the statue of liberty and the poem phenomenal woman has a lot in common. Phenomenal woman has grace and style also courage and endurance just the same things that the statue of liberty stands for grace and freedom to people of the world. Brave women touches people lives forever and the statue of liberty freed slavery in United States. These two has great relations due to the fact that both the statue of liberty as well as phenomenal woman all did their best to make a difference in life to make the world a better...
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...attached to the pedestal of “ The Statue of Liberty” . Furthermore, the question of why the poem was chosen is going to be answered. Because of its 14 verses the poem is an Italian sonnet , it is separated in two stanzas, the first one contains eight verses and the second includes six verses. The first stanza is written in an embracing rhyme which can be considered as welcoming people. It is about the statue itself. It is compared to the “Colossus of Rhodos”, which is different from the statue, if one thinks of the “Colossus of Rhodos” one is connecting it with dominating power (ll.1) The Statue of Liberty is called “ Mother of Exiles” which shows that she is welcoming immigrants and that anyone can find his or her home in America.(ll.6) She is also welcoming everyone, not only the immigrants, the homecomers as well, that is shown by the alliteration worls-wide welcome in line 7.She is placed in the harbor of New York City, where many immigrants come to, she is also turned to the world and not to America, that shows that America is happy to welcome these immigrants. The second stanza is written in a cross-rhyme, that shows that the topics is changing, Emma Lazarus is not writing about the statue itself anymore, she is describing the intention of the statue. She writes about what the statue would say if she could talk, to demonstrate that she used the paradox of silent lips(ll.10). The direct address are ancient lands (ll.9). The statue tries to tell these lands, Europe,...
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