take a minute and gimme thoughts on this please.
Dear Mister Smarmy,
I am so very deeply apologetic that you feel a sense of rage and frustration with Thomas Swift’s A Modest Proposal. I can obviously see why you might feel this way towards a piece with such potentially offending language such like this text exemplifies, yet I believe the reason that you’re distraught is the fact that you have slightly misinterpreted the original message that Swift was intending to convey. The literary form the Swift used is called a satire, which by definition of the Merriam Webster’s Dictionary is: “A literary composition, in verse or prose, in which human folly and vice are held up to scorn, derision, or ridicule”. This is also exactly what he did; Thomas Swift examined the indecencies that are displayed from Englishmen, and landlords unto the Irish settlers. We learn this through his use of specific sarcasm just exactly how the Irish were being treated. Many Irishmen worked farms owned by Englishmen who charged high rents—so high that the Irish were frequently unable to pay them. Consequently, many Irish farming families continually lived on the edge of starvation, and through this problem sparked what we see as Swift’s “solution” to the troubles. He states that the (English) landlords “have already devoured most of the parents, [so they] seem to have the best title to the children” (para.12). Thomas Swift is not actually proposing a new generation of cannibalism, he is simply using outrageous irony and sarcasm in order to shed light on the harsh conditions that his Irish (Catholic) people have to endure on a daily basis, and hoping through use of these exorbitant words that the reader can see these unfavorable conditions, and if not help with the problem, at least understand and sympathize with these peoples struggles. So once again, I am terribly sorry that you have failed to see the true meaning of this essay, and do hope that with this added insight that you might be able to change your opinion from one of hate, to complacency, or even admiration for his writing style. I hope this letter will bring you some closure on the subject, and if you have further questions regarding this material or any future problems please feel free to contact me personally or any other member of the Jebidiah School Board.
Best Wishes,
Fredrick F. Farquarie
8 comments:
very good i approve. but when you sign it make sure you sign it with the superintendents name fredrick f. farquarie
gooooooooooooodddddd job :)
i like it alot but you need more of what you have i think mrs jones is expecting more examples from the text.
i used the whole English vs. Ireland example too for Swift's purpose so i think we did the right thing...i also liked how u sounded very professional in your letter so i think that its really good!
i noticed tho u said mr. swarmy, i think its smarmy but i don't think anyone noticed but me haha
thanks everyone i appriciate er tang. and im changing it accordingly.
What is "tang?" What you have is very good Julian, good enough for me to wonder if you created it all on your own (don't take that as a personal affront, I always double check especially well-written assignments so I don't make a fool of myself when Icompliment you only to find you plagiarized it). Your word choice is sophisticated. I like the use of the definition-it's very effective. I think your textual example is SUPERB BUt........I agree that there needs to be a few more textual references. Beef it up a little with more support and you have a wonderful letter on your hands.
oh word mrs. jones? you calling me out? sorry im such a balla.
but the only line that isnt mine in that piece is
"Consequently, many Irish farming families continually lived on the edge of starvation"
Believe me, I searched it. You know what came up? our blog. Nice.
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