picture of how life in Ireland was for the Irish tenants

who were mistreated by the British landlords. "A Modest

Proposal" forces the reader to read beyond the text and

find the hidden meanings that lie in the words. Swift's

use of satire allows him to wear the masks of an

accountant, a breeder, and a politician throughout the

story. By Swift changing masks so quickly, the readers are

able to form their own theories as to what he is trying to

develop and also is able to not come right out and say what

he believes. Swift's ideas are ridiculous, but create for

the reader some awareness as to how oppressed the Irish

An important aspect to Jonathan Swift's satire is that

he has the ability to change masks quickly without the

reader recognizing the change. Swift presents himself to

the reader as a compassionate person who is able to

understand his surroundings. Swift has a feeling of

remorse for the mothers that have to beg for money so they

can support their babies. Swift displays his sensitivity

age of twelve"(634). Swift believed that some action had

children of Ireland were no "saleable commodity at the late

This mask allowed the reader to see that the main problem

the context. Readers were able to understand the views

to get an agriculturist view on the food situation in

Swift however, does give his own views without the use

made the reader look for hidden meanings that would lie in

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Approximate Word count = 772
Approximate Pages = 3 (250 words per page double spaced)