“ A Modest Proposal” is a satire written by Jonathan Swift addressing the Irish city of Dublin in 1729. Swift is making a speech highlighting the negatives of the economy and making suggestions to change it. He uses cannibalism as a comparison mechanism to the point he is trying to make, take responsibility or the economy will surely fail. He is mainly addressing the upper-class and rich populations of the city who hold the most control and power over the city and nation. Swift is urging the nation to regain integrity and help the poor population of Dublin. By using his Swiftian irony to compare neglect of the poor as irresponsible, to the eating of infants and children, Swift captures his audience and his points and suggestions are accepted.
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