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Does Jonathan Swift Use Of Satire

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Is Jonathan Swift’s satire too absurd or ridiculous? Or does he convey his point effectively? While satire can be used effectively, there is a fine line between successful and persuading satire, and too abstract and ridiculous, which some argue that Swift crosses. Swift’s satire is too abstract, and also too ridiculous. Jonathan’s satire is too abstract. If satire is too abstract, the meaning can be lost. For example, in A Modest Proposal, Swift suggests parents sell their children to butchers when they reach the age of one, to minimize the number of homeless, poor children. This is an example of too abstract satire. If someone didn’t know that Swift was being sarcastic, they would definitely be confused, and might be offended. Swift’s satire
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