TA: A Modest Proposal

I read this article back in high school and thought it would be a decent article to dissect. You can google “A Modest Proposal” and the article shows up.
WATCO instituting the consumption of children on Ireland’s economy and prosperity?
Enthymeme: Instituting the consumption of children will greatly benefit Ireland’s economy and prosperity because instituting the consumption of children will decrease the burden that poor people are on Ireland’s society.
Assumption: Whatever decreases the burden that poor people are on Ireland’s society also is good for Ireland’s economy and prosperity.
Audience: Anyone who wanted to help Ireland’s economy.
Ethos: He begins the argument with telling of his own personal experiences in Ireland and seeing the poor. It also says he’s “Dr.” Jonathan Swift, which automatically gives him more status than if he was a random citizen.
Pathos: He appeals to greed and logic, but there’s a very distinct lack of any “warmer” emotions.
Logos: He quotes several sources that endorse his ideas.
Sufficient: Yes, he goes into great detail of exactly how each part of a child could be useful to society.
Typical: No, this entire satire has a very atypical argument for trying to get people to get involved in society. Cannibalism is usually not one of the answers put forward as a solution to end all problems.
Accurate: I sincerely doubt anyone would wear clothes made out of baby skin. He probably also made up all his sources. So it’s most likely very inaccurate.
Relevant: Yes