A Modest Proposal Power Quotes Page 3
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| Quote #7 Fifthly, this food would likewise bring great customs to taverns, where the great vintners will […] consequently have their houses frequented by all the fine gentlemen who justly value themselves upon their knowledge in good eating. (24) |
The tavern is an epicenter of power where wealthy people congregate. On the other hand, the poor don't seem to be centrally located in A Modest Proposal. They're scattered across the streets and roads. What does this say about the nature of power?
| Quote #8 […] a well-grown, fat yearling child […] will make a considerable figure at a Lord Mayor's feast or any other public entertainment. (26) |
A poor child is only worthwhile as a spectacle of entertainment, the narrator suggests.
| Quote #9 I profess in the sincerity of my heart that I have not the least personal interest in endeavoring to promote this necessary work, having no other motive than the public good of my country […] and giving some pleasure to the rich. (35) |
The narrator equates the public good of the country with pleasing the rich. What is wrong with this picture?
