A Modest Proposal

Question

1. What social practices and attitudes of both the Irish and the English does Swift condemn?

2. Does Swift offer and solutions for the problems he attacks? How do you know?

Asked by Johnny L #1065658 on 10/26/2020 12:02 AM

Last updated by jill d #170087 on 10/26/2020 12:03 PM

Answered by jill d #170087 on 10/26/2020 12:03 PM

Swift condemns the anti-Irish sentiment, as well as the British nationalism that has thrust the Irish into poverty.

He also condemns Ireland's lack of action.... the fact they let the English get away with their destruction of Ireland's economy.

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A Modest Proposal