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In jonathan swift's "a modest proposal," what is the one objection that the narrator thinks might "possibly be raised against this proposal"?

a. it will reduce the number of people in the kingdom.
b. it is morally repugnant.
c. it is a criminal activity.
d. it will reduce the country's dependence on lamb and other meat products.
e. it will deprive landlords of some much-needed income.

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In jonathan swift's "a modest proposal," what is the one objection that the narrator thinks might "possibly be raised against this proposal"?

Answer:A. it will reduce the number of people in the kingdom
In jonathan swift's "a modest proposal," what is the one objection that-example-1
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b- from what i remember that was a satiric piece and he proposed to consume childrenĀ 
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