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Satire in "A Modest Proposal"
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October 9th, 2007 Satire in "A Modest Proposal" Jonathan Swift's "A Modest Proposal" is a satirical essay written to describe Ireland's problems in 1729. Satire is defined as "The use of mockery, sarcasm, or humor in a literary work to ridicule or attack human vice."1 I used this definition to further clarify the use of satire in Swift's work; however I will begin by explaining the use of Swift's tone. In the later part of my essay, I will introduce excerpts of Swift's "A Modest Proposal" that amplify the satire with humor. In his essay, Swift uses satire to humiliate the Irish in their time of pain. Ireland was a country full of misery, having over-populated land and insufficient nourishment for everyone, this nation was clearly in need of help. Swift mocks the Irish by claiming he has found a solution to their worries. He suggests their children be killed and fed to...
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