Gulliver's Travels and ''A Modest Proposal''

Gulliver’s Travels and 'A Modest Proposal' are so biting that I wonder if they sparked real debate or just shocked readers. Did anyone else feel these works still resonate today in their satire?

The exaggerated societies are hilarious but also make me uncomfortable about human follies. How do others interpret the balance between comedy and critique in this book?

The blend of adventure and satire feels intentional but complex. I wonder if Swift saw these stories as separate messages or part of a larger commentary.