Emma Lazarus began writing poetry at a young age, but of all her poems, the most popular one is, “The New Colossus.” In her poem, she discusses the differences between the Ancient World and America. She mentions a lady of liberty, “From her beacon-hand/ Glows world-wide welcome,” signifying that there should be a woman figure as the first thing immigrants will see when they make their journey to America showing that at last, they have reached freedom. This poem is embossed at the bottom of the Statue of Liberty suggesting that America will act as a safe-haven to those in need looking for opportunity. With these kind words, many set sail for America in hopes of religious and political freedom, and other opportunities. The United States has
