In Jonathan Swift's satirical work, A Modest Proposal, the reader is presented with a horrible concept using extremely effective language and logos; Swift uses strong language, a rational tone, and complex grammar to convince readers that eating babies will solve all the problems of 19th-century Ireland. Swift's overall goal in his pamphlet, however, is not to actually encourage child drinking, which is why it is satire, but is instead to raise awareness of Ireland's living conditions, failing political figures and about the tyranny brought from England. Swift states in the subtitle, "To prevent the children of the poor in Ireland from becoming a burden to their parents or to the country; and to make them useful to the public" (Swift subtitle). This quote is about problem solving in Ireland. Swift attacks where it hurts most, namely young people. He hopes that by shining a spotlight on financially unstable Irish youth, the country as a whole will be affected emotionally. He wants everyone to understand that conditions in Ireland are terrible and that a change needs to be made. It opens with this as the subtitle because it immediately captures the reader's attention and, above all, it makes them aware that there is a problem. Swift then goes on to say, "A very knowledgeable American of my acquaintance in London has assured me that a healthy child, well nursed, is, at the age of one year, a delicious, nourishing, wholesome food." (Swift par. 3). This is probably the most famous phrase of the essay. It is with this phrase that Swift justifies the food side of his satirical “modest proposal” that the Irish people should eat their young. Swift introduces this idea in... the middle of the document... in self-interest in seeking to further this necessary work, having no other purpose than the public good of my country, advancing our commerce, providing for children, giving relief to the poor and giving some pleasure to the rich." (Swift para. 33). This quote finally reveals what Swift really meant in his satirical essay. Swift bluntly says that he wasn't actually proposing eating children, which only leaves the reader to realize what Swift was actually trying to bring attention to the issue of Ireland and that these issues need to be faced. Swift skillfully uses strong language, a rational tone, and complex grammar to convince readers that eating babies will solve all of 19th-century Ireland's problems. It is quite obvious that Swift strongly believes in logos due to his persuasive reasoning in his essay and his use of logic to support his reasoning.