"A Modest Proposal"

http://commons.wikimedia.org/wiki/File:Jonathan_Swift_by_Charles_Jervas_detail.jpg Image:Charles Jervas 

1. What is the problem that Swift identifies in his society?  What does he want to do about it?
Swift  explains that children of the poor are becoming a burden to their parents and country. Swift suggests that poor Irish fix their economic troubles by beefing up their children and serving them to rich men and women. 

2.  Is his suggestion serious?  If not, what is the purpose?  What is he making fun of?
Swift's suggestion is not serious or realistic. Swift's purpose was to try to change the Irish government by using a satire. 

3.  Is his solution logical?  What kind of evidence does he give to support his position?
Swift is trying to be humorous therefore his solution is not logical. In the end of Swift's Essay he sates that his only motive behind his essay is the public good of his country. Swift just wants children to grow up in homes where the children can be supported.


 

Rhetorical Analysis

     When I first stumbled across this campaign ad for Independent Party nominee Ron Paul, I was left speechless.  Every aspect of this ad grabs the viewers attention and keeps them locked in for approximately one minute and three-seconds. From the theatrical introduction to the dynamic music that thunders and moves you. Most importantly the chilling facts that are incorporated into the message being delivered. This is by far one of the most affective advertisements I have ever seen. This particular ad targets and relates to a huge demographic. Every American citizen from the age of 18 and up ( i.e. the legal voting age and above).  It brings back to life facts from the past 40 years and brings up a lot of issues faced by millions of American citizens. This strategy helps to bring back some lost or dormant emotions (pathos) that tend to fire some of us up and make us crave the "Restore" of America that he promises.  I find this ad very affective because it is short, sweet and straight to the point. It brings up all of the issues that has America falling from the graces and then poses a solution, Ron Paul. This campaign ad is close to spellbinding.

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