The author is using satire in this excerpt to emphasize the
read the excerpt from "a modest proposal."
those who are more thrifty (as i must confess the times
require) may flea the carcass, the skin of which, artificially
dressed, will make admirable gloves for ladies, and
summer boots for fine gentlemen
utter absurdity of his plan.
necessity for warm winter clothing
ways that people are cruel to children
various benefits of his plan.
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