What inspired Swift to craft such a shocking proposal as satire?
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A Modest Proposal

A Modest Proposal
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What inspired Swift to craft such a shocking proposal as satire?
Did anyone else find Swift’s tone both hilarious and disturbing at the same time?
How do you think the structure of the essay enhances its satirical message?