Swift uses a fictional narrator to present the proposal in his essay. describe the tone of this narrator toward the ideas he is proposing, citing words and phrases that reveal his attitude. how does this tone contribute to the effectiveness of the satire?

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Broderick Clay

12 April, 08:15

Swift uses a fictional narrator to present the proposal in his essay. describe the tone of this narrator toward the ideas he is proposing, citing words and phrases that reveal his attitude. how does this tone contribute to the effectiveness of the satire?

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Micaela Wilkerson · Answer 1

The technique tat Swift use give a glimpse on the terrible condition that he witnessed in ireland.

Look at this line for example:

"I can think of no one objection that will possibly be raised against this proposal, unless it be urged that the number of people will be thereby much lessened in the kingdom. "

Through this type of satire, he could had more room to express his contempt about the current situation that he witnessed