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In the context of the passage, what does the word torpid mean? b. predatory a. energetic c. dormant d. aquatic

What does the birdcage symbolize in trifles?

Which is one of the reasons that swift gives for his proposal? a.) the threat of harvesting babies would engourage stronger discipline among the young b.) thereis a famine inthe land, nd the children are plentiful c.) the meat of the irish infandts goes well with many dofferent vegetables d.) children would become valuable property