Read the excerpt from "a modest proposal."

this i freely own, and 'twas indeed one principal design in offering it to the world. i desire the reader will observe, that i calculate my remedy for this one individual kingdom of ireland, and for no other that ever was, is, or, i think, ever can be upon earth. therefore let no man talk to me of other expedients: of taxing our absentees at five shillings a pound: of using neither cloaths, nor houshold furniture, except what is of our own growth and manufacture: of utterly rejecting the materials and instruments that promote foreign luxury . .

what is swift’s purpose in listing other ways to solve the issue of poverty?

a. to show that his plan to sell children is the most reasonable plan that has been put forth
b. to show that society is already asking too much of wealthy individuals
c. to show that real reform is possible with reasonable sacrifice
d. to show that there are many other people who are trying to bring about reform

Swift’s purpose in listing other ways to solve the issue of poverty is:

C. to show that real reform is possible with reasonable sacrifice.

Through “A Modest Proposal” Swift wants to convey his thoughts on the issue that has been plaguing the country. He speaks about the poverty which has plagued the country. He rages on the people who in spite of reducing poverty has given their share in increasing it. He adds that the reason for poverty in Ireland is because of such greedy people.  He asks his people to come forward and make themselves and the country free from the web of poverty.

Swift’s purpose in listing other ways to solve the issue of poverty is to show that real reform is possible with reasonable sacrifice.

Swift admonished the people to rise up to the occasion by coming forward to challenge the status quo and free themselves from people who only care for themselves.

He wants the people to be conscious of the actions and inactions of the authorities and also want the authorities to carefully go through his proposals and reflect on what their greedy attitude has cost the country.  

From the excerpt, Jonathan Swift maintained the fact that something is not actually right about Ireland. He speaks about the poverty that have ravaged the country and made it known that the rich people increased their wealth at the expense of the workers.  

Through “A modest proposal” Jonathan Swift condemned the attitude of the people the rich people. He believed the responsibility of the authority is to take care of others who are in need rather than increasing their wealth and making life unbearable to the people.

Jonathan swift also states that the people remained in abject poverty because the greedy people prefer to dress in wealth instead of helping others to be self-sufficient.

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