Question

Jonathan Swift choose a satirical essay to address the issues of Ireland's poor in A Modest Proposal. Why?

Answer 1

Out of the choices given, the reason why Jonathan Swift chose a satirical essay to address the issues was because his earlier attempts at a nonsatirical essay and speeches had failed to elicit a response from the government. 

Answer 2

Answer : Option B) Swifts earlier attempts at nonsatirical essays and speeches had failed to elicit a response from the government.

Explanation : Jonathan Swift chose a satirical essay to address the issues of Ireland's poor in A Modest Proposal as his previous attempts to get a response from the government was failed and not fruitful. He thought of approaching in a satirical way so that he can pin-point the issues to the government in humorous way.