Auguste Bartholdi

A statue constructed in the name of liberty arose from the expansive Atlantic more than a century ago. The values of equality and justice coupled with the promises of freedom remain immoveable like the cooper medium and the stone foundation of which the statue arises. An icon ingrained it the spirit of the United States, the Statue of Liberty is the physical representation of American ideals. It is the “light of liberty” that illuminates the path for the “tired,” and the “poor,” seeking shelter from the shadows of tyranny and persecution. The statue has been symbol of hope in a better future and a new beginning to immigrants seeking a fresh start. Ideals, along with the symbols that represent them, however are merely man made. And like the

In 1865 when the American Civil War was close to the end, a French historian Edouard de Laboulaye suggested that France should create and give to the United States a statue that would symbolize the nation’s success in building a viable democracy. However, because of the lock of money, the work on the statue didn’t start until the end of 1875. The creator of the statue is the French sculptor Frederic-Auguste Bartholdi who created the statue out of sheets of hammered copper and Alexandre-Gustave Eiffel, the creator of Eiffel Tower created the statue’s steel frame. The female form represented by the sculpture is based on Libertas, the Roman goddess of liberty. The statue was given to the United States and was

We should still and forever follow the wise words of the poem, “The New Colossus”. It represents everything that America stands for. Freedom of religion, all the wars that we have fought in for freedom, and the freedom for immigrants are important reasons to keep this poem alive. We should always have this poem as America’s mantra and should always keep it on the base of the Statue of Liberty. It stands up for freedom of all

In the story “The New Colossus” it talks about the Europeans wanting to come to America and pursue the American dream. They had the belief that the Statue of Liberty, in this story she is called The Mother Of Exiles, is asking the countries to “Give me your tired, your poor, your huddled masses yearning to breathe free.” The Statue of Liberty was a gift from France to the United States, she was the golden door to America, offering refugee to those who were seeking freedom.

From Trajan’s Column, completed in 113 AD, to the statue of Christopher Columbus in Easton, Pennsylvania, monuments and memorials have been a significant element of celebration and honor throughout history (Source B). Though monuments are typically meant as a symbol of honor, recent controversy over statues dedicated to Confederate leaders and generals has sparked the debate over how to choose subjects to memorialize, and the actual development of these memorials. When considering what or who to honor, one must also consider the subjects impact on history, ensuring that it is positive. In creating memorials and monuments, groups and agencies should examine the historical significance of the events or persons they wish to memorialize, and the

This empowering quote was an analogy to World War I memorials, and it made it clear that the fight for personal liberties was substantial during the time. Visually, The statue stands in the middle of White Point Garden, surrounded by trees and overlooking the harbor, with the light from the ocean shining straight towards the monument.

In “America” by Claude McKay, the author tells about how the statue of liberty is a part of American freedom and how it means a difference to immigrants coming in. in the passage the author explains, “yet as a rebel fronts a king in state, I stand within her walls with not a shred of terror, malice, not a word of jeer.” the author is a rebel to the state he immigrated from. Also He feels confident in the beginning life beyond the beauty of the statue of liberty. The author believes he’s protected by the new country, and that’s what America is, freedom and

Not like the Colussus of Rhodes, the statue of liberty is a welcome to America, rather than conquering limbs astride from land to land. Emma Lazarus The New Colossus 1883

Philips employs his speech with an appeal to ethos by signifying great figures of history and how they are perceived. He establishes the audience's view of washington with calling him “The Father of his Country” and saying “there is no marble white enough on which to carve his name upon”. He wrote in this manner in order to add weight to his words and start a rise in moment throughout his speech. Listing the credible statues of these men the audience evokes a sense of enthusiasm and begin to be carried by Philip’s words.

As we look to (Source F: Roadside America), we are forced to look upon the godly creation of a simple man that catches and sells lobsters for a living. The passage goes on to talk about how the statue was short of funding so they slapped on a layer of bronze. While this was a last attempt to finish the project, and by no means as majestic as the original design would have been, there is no argument that the bronze sculpture creates an unworldly image upon which we all can look. It would appear that all forms of monuments have to have an out-of-this-world arou to them. Seeing as the monument is honoring those who went above and beyond and did more than the typical person's expectations of life. It only makes sense that the constructions to show their actions was also above and beyond what typical human beings are usually displayed as. No matter what monument you decide to focus on, they are all in a way greater than life itself and create for an atmosphere of awe. The statues of men, the monuments for the moments of disparity in the country, the creations of wonder for those times of extreme success, they all are more than any other form of glorification, and rightfully

The writer develops an effective argument that examines the three key factors (location, size, and material) a group or agency should consider in memorializing an event or person and in creating a monument in order to “effectively pay homage to deep sacrifice or honor moments of great achievement.” The sources selected illustrate a critical understanding of each source’s position, allowing the student to convincingly engage the sources to facilitate the student’s own argument.For example, in the first body paragraph, the student argues that it was a good decision to place the statue of Christopher Columbus in a serene location in order to invite reflection on the “important role Christopher Columbus had in American history” rather than “behind

The Statue of Liberty is one of the most well know symbols of the United States, across the world. For this reason I chose to analyze the dramatic effect it creates, and what methods it implores to invent this "universal" meaning. It is one of the strongest visual representations of the ideals which our country is founded upon. I intend to defend the argument that the Statue of Liberty posses the power of persuading human thought using the terms encompassed in Kenneth Burke's Pentad, shaping the definition of "America" for people through out the world.

The statue would have died if not for the valiant efforts of Joseph Pulitzer, who through his magazine, the World, helped raise the much needed funds for the pedestal. Though the French had graciously granted us the statue free of charge, the Americans still had to pay for the pedestal upon which the statue was to rest. He stated that the statue was to be a symbol of unity, freedom, and the ideals that so many of them had fought for to acquire their very own independence. Pulitzer?s campaign of criticism was just what the statue needed. His actions helped to raise funds from the rich and the middle class. In a couple of years, the US had enough money to form the pedestal.

anonymous speech." For Thomas, a statue's meaning is cemented in the time in which it

Auguste Rodin was French sculptor, known to be innovative and to put much spiritual and emotional depth into his works. He lived from November 12, 1840 until November 17, 1917.He was considered to be a realist and the originator of modern sculpture. Rodin