Jonathan swift was born on november 30, 1667, in dublin, ireland. throughout his life, he tried to achieve political distinction in ireland and the nearby country of england, but he was generally unsuccessful in his attempts. swift did find success, however, in his writing. he wrote many books, essays, and pamphlets during his lifetime. often, he used his writing to censure the individuals, society, and politics of his time. one of swift’s most famous literary works is the book gulliver’s travels, which he wrote as a travel narrative, a popular genre at the time it was published. by using the travel narrative genre, swift was able to achieve his purposes while keeping them hidden. why did swift want to hide his purposes? it may be that he did not want people to know they were being educated and often mocked. if his audience had known, they may not have read his masterpiece, and gulliver’s travels would have been lost forever. based on this excerpt, what can you infer about jonathan swift’s life? swift’s birthdays were often depressing and lonely. swift had a large family and tremendous wealth. swift traveled widely, which is reflected in gulliver’s travels. swift’s writings were connected to his desire to enter politics.

Based on the excerpt, what can be inferred about Jonathan Swift's life is that Swift’s writings were connected to his desire to enter politics.

Through several instances one can infer about his desire,

To Jonathan swift politics have been of interest in his early career. He was in a fear of loss of privileges and liberties due to the restoration of the Catholic monarchy. Also, he supported the Whig party early in his life, later notices a connection between the Whig party and Dissenter. Later Swift became part of Tory government, which fell. Hence, he returned to Ireland due to the return of the Whigs.

the author is intending to draw attention to the plight of refugees, editorial and biography support this. both workpieces make the reader empathize with enrique as well as with the other young migrants from central america. the writer, however, is using a different approach to each text.

the editorial includes strong words to persuade readers. he is trying hard to convince readers in the us to change its refugee approach.

the biography relies on narrative techniques and figurative language which the writer uses wisely in the setting, characterization, and personification to educate readers on the topic.

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