Question 21
In this satire, symbolism plays an important role in exposing the social issues. Swift uses the
characters (the speaker/narrator, the politicians, the poor, the rich, the Catholics, and the
Protestants) eating, food, and other symbols to represent social issues that need addressing as well
as important points.
Who do the politicians mentioned in A Modest Proposal symbolize?
O physicians
O Irish patriots
O British royalty
O Swift's audience
