... serve as clear indications of the irrational as he ironically seeks to scientifically establish a finite number of children who are to be used for food and other resources (2474). In a blatant illustration of Swift's use of ironic parody he states, "There is likewise another great advantage in my scheme, that it will prevent those voluntary abortions, and that horrid practice of ... ...

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... , and therefore very proper for (English) landlords, who, as they have already devoured most of the parents, seem to have the best title to the children." (433) expressing how the blatant disregard of life and the English's expensive taste would make them more apt to indulge in a delicacy because of their immoral ways; even though the food in question is defenseless ... ...

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