Jonathan Swift's A Modest Proposal: Summary, Analysis & Quiz. In this lesson you will learn what Jonathan Swift's 'A Modest Proposal' is about, what it means within the context of the British exploitation of Ireland, and the prevailing political perceptions of the time.
Summary 'A Modest Proposal' begins by deploring the sad fate of the poverty-stricken Irish who have to spend all their time trying to feed their large families. As a solution to the poverty in which these families are forced to live, by virtue of having so many mouths to feed, Swift suggests that these poor Irish families should fatten up their children and sell them to the rich English land owners. He argues that children could be sold into a meat market as early as the age of one, giving poor families some much needed income, while sparing them the expenses of raising so many children. Analysis With 'A Modest Proposal,' Swift makes fun of similar pamphlets that were being circulated at the time.
In the end, 'A Modest Proposal' is anything but modest. Introduction to Jonathan Swift: Biography, Gulliver and a Modest Proposal. Last revised: March, 2014 Acceptance of Terms Please read this Terms of Service Agreement ("Terms of Service", "Terms of Use") carefully.
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Learn more about different types of satire and test your knowledge with a quiz. Definition Satire is the use of different elements such as irony, sarcasm, humor, and ridicule to criticize or mock the foolish behavior of others. Although the use of satire is often entertaining, it is also often used to bring attention to a particular subject and promote change.
Types of Satire in literature Horatian satire: is clever and humorous and generally mocks others Horatian satire is not negative; it aims to make fun of human behavior in a comic way. Jane Austen's novel Pride and Prejudice is also an example of a novel showing Horatian satire. Juvenalian satire: shows anger and resentfulness; can be personal and its goal is to provoke change.