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In the poem "The New Colossus", Emma Lazarus uses the metaphor of a "mighty woman with a torch" to represent:
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The Statue of Liberty
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The poem "The New Colossus" was written to commemorate the dedication of the Statue of Liberty in 1886. The poem uses the metaphor of a "mighty woman with a torch" to represent the Statue of Liberty, which is a symbol of freedom and opportunity for immigrants.