What does the speaker in "A Modest Proposal" claim is his motive for his plan?

Question

A. an income from the sale of meat

B. a good life for Irish children

C. the good of the country

D. the education of the Irish

Answer 1

The answer is C, the good of the country. Ireland's deplorable state at that time was of great concern for Swift. He wrote his satire to get the attention of those who might be able to bring about change in Ireland. He brilliantly outlines the details of his plan, and how the ultimate goal is to benefit the population.