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In "A Modest Proposal," Jonathan Swift indirectly targets the Anglo-Irish landlords and the British government, who exploit and oppress the Irish populace. By suggesting that the impoverished Irish sell their children as food to the wealthy, Swift highlights the dehumanizing attitudes and neglect of the ruling class towards the suffering of the Irish people. This satirical approach underscores the moral bankruptcy of those in power, emphasizing the urgent need for social and political reform.
In Jonathan Swift's "A Modest Proposal," the group being targeted negatively is the impoverished Irish population. Swift uses satire to highlight the dire situation of the poor, suggesting that the wealthy English elite view them as expendable and burdensome. By proposing the shocking idea of selling poor children as food, he critiques the indifference and exploitation faced by the Irish under British rule, ultimately aiming to provoke a moral response from his audience.
"A Modest Proposal" was written by Jonathan Swift in 1729.
A Modest Proposal is best described as a juvenile satire.
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A Modest Video Game Proposal was created in 2005.
Jonathan Swift wrote "A Modest Proposal" in English.
"A Modest Proposal" by Jonathan Swift is a satirical essay.
The cast of A Modest Proposal - 2009 includes: Leah Braun as Abigaille
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