2007-03-20 11:24:07 · 5 answers · asked by polly 1 in Arts & Humanities ➔ Books & Authors
Satire is almost always directed at people who are committing the offense that the piece satirizes and who are too dumb to "get it". Usually, that means politicians. Pax - C.
2007-03-20 11:30:05 · answer #1 · answered by Persiphone_Hellecat 7 · 0⤊ 1⤋
I believe the "Proposal" is directed at the English who were, from Swift's perspective, oppressing the Irish. Swift was an Irish Protestant clergyman and author. He possessed a razor-sharp wit and a wide-ranging intellect. His sentiments were, specifically in "The Modest Proposal" and in general, wholly in solidarity with his suffering Irish countrymen.
2007-03-20 11:39:57 · answer #2 · answered by vincereardon 1 · 0⤊ 0⤋
The British King and Parliament.
2007-03-20 11:36:08 · answer #3 · answered by edsquire2001 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
It was directed at the British Parliament and other influential members of society. You know, there were a lot of people who thought he was serious, incredible. His satire was brilliant.
2007-03-20 12:25:23 · answer #4 · answered by Karebear 2 · 1⤊ 0⤋
The Irish (it is satirical of course)
2007-03-20 11:28:10 · answer #5 · answered by hgherron2 4 · 1⤊ 0⤋