Quote 19
But as to myself, having been wearied out for many years with offering vain, idle, visionary thoughts, and at length utterly despairing of success, I fortunately fell upon this proposal, which, as it is wholly new, so it hath something solid and real, of no expense and little trouble, full in our own power, and whereby we can incur no danger in disobliging England. (30)
Although Swift is mostly addressing wealthy Irish citizens, he doesn't let England off the hook. England restricted Irish trade, meaning that the Irish missed out on a major source of income.
Quote 20
After all, I am not so violently bent upon my own opinion as to reject any offer, proposed by wise men, which shall be found equally innocent, cheap, easy, and effectual. (31)
Is this a call to action or just another dig at lazy people? Could it be both?
Quote 21
It is a melancholy object to walk through this great town, or travel in the country, when they see the streets, the roads, and cabin doors crowded with beggars of the female sex, followed by three, four, or six children, all in rags and all importuning every passenger for an alms. (1)
Who are "they" in this scenario? The narrator is aligning himself with one of the classes, but which one?