Compare the themes of freedom in "The New Colossus" and "Sonnet 19".
Input: "The New Colossus" by Emma Lazarus and "Sonnet 19" by William Shakespeare
In "The New Colossus", the theme of freedom is explored through the metaphor of the Statue of Liberty, a woman holding a torch and representing freedom and knowledge. She beckons to all who wish to seek out their dreams in the New World. In contrast, "Sonnet 19" looks at the end of a relationship, with Shakespeare exploring the concept of freedom through the metaphor of death--an emancipation from the pains and uncertainties in life.
The primary theme of "The New Colossus" by Emma Lazarus is freedom, evident in the refrain "Give me your tired, your poor / Your huddled masses yearning to breathe free". In contrast, the primary theme of "Sonnet 19" by William Shakespeare is love, evident in the first two lines: "But one man in his time plays many parts / His Act being seven ages".