How the authors connect the story of John Smith in British Guiana with the story of the person selling vegetables in British India and the description of Indian workers in “Crossing the Black Water.”

Based on the excerpt, what can be inferred about Jonathan Swift's life is that Swift’s writings were connected to his desire to enter politics.

Through several instances one can infer about his desire,

He tried to achieve political distinction in Ireland and the nearby country of England, but he was generally unsuccessful in his attempts.He used his writing to censure the individuals, society, and politics of his time.Swift was able to achieve his purposes while keeping them hidden.

To Jonathan swift politics have been of interest in his early career. He was in a fear of loss of privileges and liberties due to the restoration of the Catholic monarchy. Also, he supported the Whig party early in his life, later notices a connection between the Whig party and Dissenter. Later Swift became part of Tory government, which fell. Hence, he returned to Ireland due to the return of the Whigs.