Question

what idea about the english view of the irish does swift convey through his use of words such as breeder,carcasses,and flesh?How does his inclusion of statistical data develop this idea ?

Answer 1

Breeder is a person or animal we use to make babies. Carcasses are bodies and flesh is skin

Answer 2

The purpose of Swift in using that type of language is to imply that the English think of the Irish as inferior beings, comparable to livestock. The words breeder, carcasses and flesh resemble those used by butchers when talking about cows.

The use of statistical data develops this idea by placing practicality as the main factor in determining the Irish people's destiny. It reinforces the idea of them not being any better than livestock in the minds of most rich English people.