What way does A Modest Proposal fit the definition of satire?

Answer 1

It criticizes British attitudes toward poverty in Ireland, but in an indirect way. <APEX>

Answer 2

"A Modest Proposal" fits the definition of satire because it uses humor, irony, and exaggeration to criticize societal issues, such as poverty and inequality. Swift's proposal to solve these issues by advocating for the consumption of babies serves as a form of social commentary and criticism.

Answer 3

"A Modest Proposal" (Jonathan Swift) is straightforward and realistic, yet it contains a harsh and morally indignant attack on its subject. This was a characteristic of the satires of the Roman poet Juvenal.

It is straightforward and realistic, yet it contains a harsh, morally indignant attack on its subject.

Answer 4

Jonathan Swift is an advocate of the poor and disadvantaged children of England. Thus, he uses satire in his acclaimed work "A Modest Proposal" to show the ridiculousness of the opposing opinions; innocent, helpless children are not burdens that need to become beneficial to society. It is very clear that he does NOT actually believe that street children should be "stewed, roasted, baked or boiled." Swift creates a hyperbolic image of the ideas of those who believed that poor children are numbers and statistics as opposed to real human lives, using sarcasm and exaggerations to emphasize his point. Hence, his fantastic essay is a satirical work.

Answer 5

it features a straightforward, realistic tone and moral indignation.

Answer 6

Jonathan Swift published A Modest Proposal in 1729 during the Restoration Period. In it he mocks the elite's heartless attitude toward the poor Irish as well the Irish policy in general.

Answer 7

Yes, Jonathan Swift was a master satirist, and A Modest Proposal is an example of this.

Answer 8

horatian satire, a funny and witty essay whereas juvenalian satire is dark and almost creepy.

Answer 9

Juvenalian satire

Answer 10

Yes.