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Satire in Swift's "A Modest Proposal"

Question 1 • IC English 12 - Deering

What is Swift’s overall purpose for writing the satirical essay "A Modest Proposal"?

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A

to provide a reasonable solution to the problem of poverty in Ireland

B

to show that poverty in Ireland is not really a serious problem

C

to draw attention to extreme poverty in Ireland and encourage reform

D

to shame Irish parents who are unable to provide for their children

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