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When was A Modest Proposal created?

"A Modest Proposal" was written by Jonathan Swift in 1729.


What are some of swift counteraguement in a modest proposal?

Some counterarguments to "A Modest Proposal" by Jonathan Swift include the criticism that the proposal is morally repugnant and inhumane, that it satirizes the poor rather than the oppressive English policies, and that it undermines the seriousness of the issues it addresses, such as poverty and overpopulation, by presenting them in a shocking and exaggerated manner.


What are some of the counterarguments use to his own proposal in A modest proposal?

In "A Modest Proposal," Jonathan Swift uses several counterarguments to his own proposal, such as the impracticality of raising Irish children for food due to the moral implications and the negative impact on the economy. He also points out the emotional distress it would cause for parents to sell their children as food, highlighting the absurdity and cruelty of the proposal.


Why is the modest proposal called modest?

Jonathan Swift's title is sarcastic, because "The Modest Proposal" is a satire of the conditions facing lower-class people in Ireland at the time it was written. His suggestion of eating children is outrageous; it is called "modest" sarcastically because the satire is meant to draw attention to the problem in Ireland through irony and exaggerations and understatements.


What is the significance the title of A Modest Proposal?

The significance was that it was NOT a very modest proposal. Ireland was experiencing a horrible famine, and people were starving. The writer proposed an exaggerated solution to the problem- that the Irish should become cannibals, and eat their babies.

Related Questions

When was A Modest Proposal created?

"A Modest Proposal" was written by Jonathan Swift in 1729.


What describes A Modest Proposal?

A Modest Proposal is best described as a juvenile satire.


What does modest stand for in a modest proposal?

humble


When was A Modest Video Game Proposal created?

A Modest Video Game Proposal was created in 2005.


What language did Jonathan Swift use in a modest proposal?

Jonathan Swift wrote "A Modest Proposal" in English.


What is the genre of a modest proposal?

"A Modest Proposal" by Jonathan Swift is a satirical essay.


What actors and actresses appeared in A Modest Proposal - 2009?

The cast of A Modest Proposal - 2009 includes: Leah Braun as Abigaille


Is a modest proposal argumentative?

no it isn't


What are some of swift counteraguement in a modest proposal?

Some counterarguments to "A Modest Proposal" by Jonathan Swift include the criticism that the proposal is morally repugnant and inhumane, that it satirizes the poor rather than the oppressive English policies, and that it undermines the seriousness of the issues it addresses, such as poverty and overpopulation, by presenting them in a shocking and exaggerated manner.


Who wrote the modest proposal?

Jonathan Swift.


Why is it not apparent that a modest proposal is a satire?

But it is apparent.


What are some of the counterarguments use to his own proposal in A modest proposal?

In "A Modest Proposal," Jonathan Swift uses several counterarguments to his own proposal, such as the impracticality of raising Irish children for food due to the moral implications and the negative impact on the economy. He also points out the emotional distress it would cause for parents to sell their children as food, highlighting the absurdity and cruelty of the proposal.