... on two levels: on the surface it is a story of intrigue and adventure, but the underlying theme of the novel is one of political analysis and social criticism. As the title character wanders through various foreign lands, he sees different forms and styles of government in action; forms of government similar to those found in England and continental Europe during Swift ... 's own life and career. Swift's distrust and dislike of the ruling authority in his own native England is not symbolized throughout the reading, and an overall rejection of European government and society is an importa...

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• Grade Level: Undergraduate

In "A Modest Proposal," Jonathan Swift presents a literary work that attacks the vices of the English Protestants, Irish politicians, and even the naivety of the Irish themselves. Being a Protestant and native Irish himself, Swift proposes a mocking resolution to the dreadful state of Ireland in his piece. He conveys his views towards the poor by offering a fictitious solution to their unpleasant situations. ... wants to portray, which adds to his proposal. The disparities in his written sentences and what he really means is apparent in the idea of Ireland becoming economically independent. ...

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... in rags and importuning every passenger for an alms" (492). He says how when they grow up they eventually "turn into thieves from want of work, or leave their dear native country to fight for the pretender in Spain" (492). What he means by this is that the children are going to become thieves instead of working because that is all ... he says, "I grant this food will be somewhat dear, and therefore very proper for landlords, who, as they have already devoured most of the parents, seem to have the best title to the children" (494) really starts to bring his proposal down to pure seriousn...

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• Grade Level: High School

... is Mildendo. The author is taken there. The author agrees to help the Lilliputians in the war with Blefuscu. After taking the enemy's ships, the author is rewarded with a high title of honor, Nardac. Then he is accused of high treason for putting out the fire on the palace by urination. He escapes to Blefuscu. After being there for only a day ... , he leaves and returns to England. The next place the author goes to is Brobdingnag. His crew leaves him on shore. There, a native seizes him and he is carried to a farmer's house. The people of Brobdingnag are extra big, standing, on average, ...

• Word Count: 857
• Approx Pages: 3
• Grade Level: High School