Jonathan Swifts Essay, A Modest Proposal -- Jonathan Swift A Modest P

Jonathan livelys Essay, A small-scale ProposalJonathan Swift in his essay, A Modest Proposal suggests a unique solution to the problem concerning distressing children in Ireland. Swift uses some(prenominal) analytical techniques like statistics, induction, and testimony to persuade his readers. His idea is admirable because he suggests that instead of putting money into the problem, one can make money from the problem. However, his proposal is inhumane. Swift wrote his proposal for those that were tired of looking at wretched children of Ireland. He starts out explaining the situation in Ireland regarding single poor mothers that score three to six children and cannot afford to feed or clothe them. The children of the poor are a burden and a disgrace for Ireland. He suggests that a certain number of the kids be set aside for breeding and the lie be auctioned off for consumption when they reach a year old. Swift backs his proposal with six key points. One, in that respect will be a reduction of papists in the country. Two, the poor will have some worthful assets to help them with their economic needs. Three, the new goods will burst economy. Four, the parent/s will gain money and will not have to back their children year after year. Five, would bring great custom to taverns. Six, there would be a greater incentive to marry and better child facts of life practices.Swift uses statistical information to back up his proposal. He claims that there are about 200,000 couple whose wives are breeders ...