Modest proposal

Who is intended to be the target of the proposal? - A modest proposal

Poor children in Ireland.

To whom does the narrator apply the term “breeders”?- A modest proposal

Poor Irish parents who continue having many children despite not being able to support them.

What “livelihood” do poor children allegedly begin approximately at age six?- A modest proposal

Begging, petty theft, or other forms of work exploiting their poverty.

 According to the narrator, for whom will infants be “proper” food?- A modest proposal

The wealthy, as a delicacy or food item.

Why isn’t the narrator concerned about getting rid of the “aged, diseased, or maimed”?- A modest proposal

He considers them useless and a burden on society.

 What are three suggested advantages of the proposal?- A modest proposal

1. Reduces the number of poor children. 2. Provides the wealthy with a new food source. 3. Stimulates the economy through trade and markets.

What are two examples of proposed solutions to Ireland’s problems that the narrator believes should not be used?- A modest proposal

Charity from the rich and taxation/laws aimed at helping the poor.

What does Sancho mean by: “Old folks love to seem wise - and if you are silly enough to correspond with gray hairs - take the consequence.”?

Older people act as if they know everything; blindly trusting them may mislead you.

 Message in the last 6 lines of the letter (in your own words) Sancho Letter to Mrs .wingrave

He encourages independence, honesty, and virtue, warning Wingrave to rely on reason and morality instead of blindly trusting authority.

What are the two main ideas of the passage? -common sense Thomas Paine

1. America should unite as one independent nation. 2. Early disunity will cause long-lasting problems

What solution does Paine offer to struggles between America and England, and who does he blame?

Solution: Complete independence. Blame: King George III and the English monarchy.

 What does the “seed-time of continental union” passage mean?

Early mistakes in unity will grow into major problems, like a small wound on a young tree growing as it matures.

Explain the child/milk metaphor.- common sense Thomas Paine

Just because colonies were dependent on England (milk) doesn’t mean they must remain so forever (never eat meat). Early dependence shouldn’t dictate future independence.

What happened to Equiano his first night in Savannah?

He was separated from others, feared for his life, and witnessed the harshness of slavery.

Why did the two men outside Savannah decide not to kidnap Equiano?

They feared legal consequences and the difficulty of capturing someone who might resist.

According to Wollstonecraft, what does the “false system of education” train women for?

To focus on beauty and charm to please men rather than developing reason, independence, and virtue.

Explain the flower metaphor in the first paragraph.- Mary Wollstonecraft

Women are like flowers admired for beauty but lacking strength or usefulness. Society values appearance over intellect; Wollstonecraft argues women should be strong, rational, and self-sufficient