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What can you conclude was Swift's purpose in suggesting such a horrible solution?

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Answer:

Swift's purpose is to shock his readers with his very "immodest"

proposal. In Ireland at this time, there is extreme poverty,

overpopulation, and an unfair balance of trade with Great Britain.

He suggests that the Irish should sell their children as food to

reduce the overpopulation and poverty.

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