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A Tale Of A Tub
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As a clergyman, why would Jonathan Swift decide to write A Tale of a Tub?
What does the satirical element of the work suggest about Swift’s intent?
Pick an example of allegory from the text. What motifs and metaphors do Swift employ within it?
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