According to the ideas presented in “a modest proposal,” who does the swift the satirist most likely consider to be a big part of the problem?

a. english lords

b. starving children

c. catholic priests

d. irish farmers

A

Explanation:

English lords are not modest at all.

D. Irish farmers

According to the ideas presented in a modest proposal, Swift considers the Irish farmers one of the biggest part of the problem.

Explanation:

He makes fun of the Irish farmers on their thinking that they are practical in life. He also makes references to the boys and girls of the Irish society pointing on the question of economics and the prevailing situation in the country. He even makes a satirical comment like the Irish people must eat their babies in some context.

third person

explanation:

note the usage of names and pronouns, "james" & "the old man". this alone can confirm it as third person, as first person uses "i" and the like, while second person uses "you" and the like.

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