Notice the description of the Statue of Liberty’s eyes as “mild” in line 7. Do you think it is an accurate depiction of how “the homeless, tempest-tost” are generally seen in the United States today?...

Notice the description of the Statue of Liberty’s eyes as “mild” in line 7. Do you think it is an accurate depiction of how “the homeless, tempest-tost” are generally seen in the United States today? Why, or why not?

Do some research into immigration in the United States today and then write an essay in which you judge whether or not the current immigration debate lives up to the ideals of “The New Colossus.”