English, 22.12.2021 04:40, bobgardner765
Read the excerpt below and answer the question.
Some persons of a desponding spirit are in great concern about that vast number of poor people, who are aged, diseased, or maimed; and I have been desired to employ my thoughts what course may be taken, to ease the nation of so grievous an incumbrance. But I am not in the least pain upon that matter, because it is very well known, that they are every day dying, and rotting, by cold and famine, and filth, and vermin, as fast as can be reasonably expected. ("A Modest Proposal"; paragraph 19)
In this quote, and in the entire essay, what is Swift saying about the view and value of personhood in his society? Is there any relevance today? Who do we deem "less worthy"? Why? Your answer should be at least 250 words.
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English, 22.06.2019 03:00, jjjoooorrrrddddaannn
Capulet: o brother montague! give me thy hand: this is my daughter's jointure, for no more can i demand. which theme of romeo and juliet is best supported by this excerpt? tragedy is often caused by people misunderstanding each other. tragedy causes people to blame one another and drive each other apart. tragedy is often necessary in order for people to forgive one another. tragedy can cause people who are enemies to forgive each other.
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English, 22.06.2019 04:10, teamzomaxx6584
In 250 words, discuss the ways in which the novel relates to the historical context in which it was published.
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Read the excerpt below and answer the question.
Some persons of a desponding spirit are in great c...
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