Question

what is competition from the point of view of the workman? it is work put up to auction. a contractor wants a workman: three present themselves.—how much for your work?—half - a - crown; i have a wife and children.—well: and how much for yours?—two shillings: i have no children, but i have a wife.—very well; and now how much for me: i am single.—one and eightpence are enough for me. then you shall have the work. it is done; the bargain is struck. and what are the other two workmen to do? it is to be hoped they will die quietly of hunger.... according to the political economists of the school of adam smith and leon say, cheapness is the word in which may be summed up the advantages of unlimited
\it is to be hoped they will die quietly of hunger.\
how does blanc use this sentence to help develop his overall theme?
by taking the point of view of the employer, blanc shows the complexity of the issue.
by starting with the phrase \it is to be hoped,\ blanc draws attention to future possibilities.
by using the word \quietly,\ blanc implies that riots and violence may erupt instead.
by saying the opposite of what he means, blanc highlights the evils of the current system.

Explanation:

Blanc uses the word "quietly" to contrast with the implied alternative: if the desperate workers do not die quietly from hunger, they may turn to riots and violent uprisings. This emphasizes the stakes of the exploitative labor system he is criticizing.

Answer:

By using the word "quietly," Blanc implies that riots and violence may erupt instead.