2007-03-07 20:00:24 · 4 answers · asked by Aaron 2 in Arts & Humanities ➔ Books & Authors
I have read the story, and do understand it. And it is quite obvious that he did not intend that his solution be taken literally (He, among other things, is satirizing the fact that the deplorable conditions make it his erroneous proposal seem somewhat plausible; this was intended as a catalyst for change as people would realize how far things had fallen). I simply have to lead a half hour discussion tomorrow and any help would be appreciated. To give you an idea of the depth I am looking for, I will give you a sample question that I have come up with:
- Swift wrote this essay with a clear purpose and skill. However, it was not well received, and as a general rule his true intent was overlooked. Keeping this in mind, is the burden placed on the author to create a piece that clearly conveys his point, or is it on the reader to properly understand it. Considering your conclusions to this question, was Swift's essay a model piece of literature?
2007-03-07 20:25:14 · update #1
I have read the story and do understand it. And it is quite obvious that he did not intend that his solution be taken literally (He, among other things, is satirizing the fact that the deplorable conditions make it his erroneous proposal seem somewhat plausible; this was intended as a catalyst for change as people would realize how far things had fallen). I simply have to lead a half hour discussion tomorrow and any help would be appreciated. To give you an idea of the depth I am looking for, I will give you a question that I have come up with:
- Swift wrote this essay with a clear purpose and skill. However, it was not well received, and as a general rule his true intent was overlooked. Keeping this in mind, is the burden placed on the author to create a piece that clearly conveys his point, or is it on the reader to properly understand it. Considering your conclusions to this question, was Swift's essay a model piece of literature? I'm looking for open ended, time consuming question.
2007-03-07 20:30:39 · update #2
if anybody is wandering why I posted that twice, I thought it would be replacing the original, not adding it to the end.
2007-03-07 20:31:52 · update #3
What do you think Swift's REAL proposal was? What suggestions would he really make to improve the conditions he satirizes?
2007-03-08 03:35:11 · answer #1 · answered by Persiphone_Hellecat 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
A Modest Proposal Questions
2016-10-01 05:32:10 · answer #2 · answered by youngman 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
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Can anybody come up with some discussion questions about the essay "A Modest Proposal" by Jonathan Swift
2015-08-20 07:54:54 · answer #3 · answered by Debbi 1 · 0⤊ 0⤋
It's unthinkable that someone could read this essay without it provoking SOME topics of discusson.
I suspect this question belongs in the homework help category, but I will toss you a bone. A good discussion question is: Do you think Swift really intended to convince his audience that eating babies would be a productive solution to the Irish question?
Now, go and read the damned thing, or you too will be roasted and feasted upon.
2007-03-07 20:07:23 · answer #4 · answered by Ms. Switch 5 · 1⤊ 0⤋
here's one.
Despite common acceptance of the fact that the piece was meant as satire, is it conceivable for this plan to be implemented in the future? Is it a logical solution to solve two problems, those of poverty and hunger?
2007-03-07 20:47:51 · answer #5 · answered by paolo 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Which of Swift's proposed ways to prepare babies do you find most appetizing? Why?
2007-03-07 20:06:24 · answer #6 · answered by Jaques S 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋