... oppressed is placed on the Irish more than on their oppressors, the English. The author's brilliance in his use of witticism and sarcasm by the persona plays a critical role in awakening the Irish to the reality of their oppressive environment. By convincing the people of Ireland to reform, Jonathan Swift proved his satire, "A Modest Proposal" to be an effective change agent ... . The people of Ireland went through a stage of awakening due to Swifts' scintillating portrayal of their corrupted, exploited, and dehumanized lives. The satire gave the Irish a better grasp of reality. They wer...

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