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8 September, 05:52

Whom is Swift criticizing in this passage?

I do therefore humbly offer it to publick consideration,

that of the hundred and twenty thousand children,

already computed, twenty thousand may be reserved for

breed, whereof only one fourth part to be males ... That

the remaining hundred thousand may, at a year old, be

offered in sale to the persons of quality and fortune ...

-"A Modest Proposal,"

Jonathan Swift

A. wealthy people who exploit the poor

B. farmers who foolishly breed animals for food

C. children who will not perform useful labor

D. readers who believe whatever Swift says

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  1. 8 September, 06:17
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    Not too sure but it might be: A
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