A Modest Proposal and Other Satires

about modest proposal

Why does the persona make the proposal? What problems would it solve?

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The writer of the proposal wishes to bring solutions to the poverty in Ireland that will better conditions for everyone. He submits his propsal in a satirical manner.... a manner meant to shock and bring focus to the problems at hand. Namely; poverty, starvation, and over-population.