The 'Modest proposal' was a piece wrote in protest to the harsh treatment of the caltholic peasants in ireland by the English that controlled the land. At the time Ireland was in exteme poverty and poorly conditions. Swift was talented and clever at satire and brilliant at using sarcasm and irony in his work. Therefore Swift managed to gain attention for his work and allow people to see things that were happening, which many may not have known. His use of a paradox with links to the title, allows him to gain the attention of the audience he wants. It is seen that the proposal is not at all modest. Swift suggest shocking suggestions in how to deal with the poverty problem, by the breeding and eating of children. However the way in which Swift uses witty and and subtle language it creates a feeling of being able to agree with his argument. I enjoyed reading swifts 'Modest proposal' it is provabal one of the readings which I have most enjoyed and will remember, without knowing anything about Swift before and looking at the proposal. I found that when i read it i was shocked by the suggestions that he gave, though the way in which is was written gave me the sense that he was serious. However learning about the way in which he writes, and satire, I had a much better understanding. Fully enjoyed his witty work.
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