The title of the poem refers to the Colossus of Rhodes -a giant statue of the sun god, Hellos-erected in the ancient Greek city of Rhodes to celebrate the city's victory over Cyprus. How do you know from the poem that the "mighty woman with a torch is also a statue?Cite textual evidence to support your understanding.

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The title of the poem refers to the Colossus of Rhodes -a giant statue of the sun god, Hellos-erected in the ancient Greek city of Rhodes to celebrate the city's victory over Cyprus. How do you know from the poem that the "mighty woman with a torch is also a statue?Cite textual evidence to support your understanding.

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In the poem "The New Colossus" by Emma Lazarus, the line "Mighty woman with a torch" is a reference to the Statue of Liberty. We can infer that the "mighty woman with a torch" is a statue because the poem describes her as "standing" and "beside the golden door." These details indicate a physical presence, suggesting a statue rather than a living being. Additionally, the comparison to the "brazen giant of Greek fame" further reinforces the idea of a monumental statue.

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