Question

Read the excerpt from "A Modest Proposal." But, as to my self, having been wearied out for many years with offering vain, idle, visionary thoughts, and at length utterly despairing of success, I, fortunately, fell upon this proposal, which, as it is wholly new, so it hath something solid and real, of no expense and little trouble, full in our own power, and whereby we can incur no danger in disobliging England."
Why does Swift most likely say his proposal is "of no expense and little trouble"?
a. to remind readers that his plan is very cost-effective
b. to show that implementing the plan would not disrupt daily life
c. to show that most people value human life too much
d. to remind readers that each human being is valuable

Answer 1

Answer:

d. to remind readers that each human being is valuable

Explanation:

As reiterated by Swift in his proposal, the life of any human is valuable no matter the color, race, sex or group. Swift was telling the readers that human life is valuable. In addition, he wanted the readers to know that they should always hope for the best no matter the circumstances or the challenges they might face.