Question

In this excerpt from "A Modest Proposal" by Johnathan Swift, what does the author list?

Answer 1

Answer: C) viable measures that could improve Ireland's situation

In this excerpt, Swift discusses viable and realistic measures that could help improve the situation of Ireland. This include reducing the pride and vanity of rich citizens, rejecting luxury, encouraging temperance and prudence, and introducing a spirit of honesty, industry and skill. However, because he is writing a satire, he presents this ideas as ridiculous, and argues that they would never work. This is meant to highlight how reasonable the measures are.

Answer 2

C) viable measures that could improve Ireland's situation
He list things that could help like teaching landlords to have mercy, of learning to love our country and other things,
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