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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• Grade Level: Undergraduate

... 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