Where does Jonathon Swift stand on the issues of poverty, overpopulation, and famine in Ireland? With what social group does he identify himself? What were the causes/effects of the Potato Famine? Explain.

Jonathon Swift is trying to fight against the famine. He is just trying to get whats best for the people of Ireland. I would identify him as someone who is in the upperclass but cares about those who need help. Swift knows that someone needs to stand up for the people of Ireland and if he doesnt then no one else will. The causes of the potato famine were from a fungus that traveled from Mexico. It effected the people of Irelnad allowing them to become sick, leading them to death. People were scared and immigrated to places like the United States, Canada, and Great Britain.