Question

please read the following passage from \a modest proposal\ and continue to the question below. because so many irish parents cannot find decent jobs to support their children, they spend all their time walking the streets to beg alms of passersby. meanwhile, the children grow up to become thieves or emigrants. in the above passage from \a modest proposal,\ swift seems to reference the english idea that the irish are _______________. philanthropists catholics burdens on society honest to a fault

Explanation:

The passage describes Irish parents begging and children growing up to be thieves or emigrants, reflecting the English - held view of the Irish as a burden on society.

Answer:

C. burdens on society