What is liberty being compared to in lines 9-12? Why does the author use this metaphor? I don't understand . 9. Perched on your shoulders sits Liberty smiling,

10. Perched where the eyes of the nations can see.

11. Keep from her pinions all contact defiling;

12. Show by your deeds what you're destined to be.

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the best and most correct answer among the choices provided by your question is the second choice.

the sentences  articulate the philosophical concept of altruism.

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it was a big part of the story, making a lot of plot points happen?