A Modest Proposal (Jonathan Swift)

A Modest Proposal by Jonathan Swift is a satirical essay that suggests, in a provocative way, that impoverished Irish families could ease their economic struggles by selling their children as food. Swift doesn't genuinely endorse this idea; instead, he uses it to criticize British policies and societal indifference towards Ireland's suffering. The essay highlights how some people ignore real issues, encouraging readers to think critically about injustice and the need for genuine solutions to poverty and oppression. It’s a powerful, ironic critique aimed at prompting reform and awareness.