on chapter 9 part 2: What is the irony in this statement about war: “None of the three superstates could be definitely conquered even by the other two in combination. They are too evenly matched and their natural defenses are too formidable?”

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1984

on chapter 9 part 2: What is the irony in this statement about war: “None of the three superstates could be definitely conquered even by the other two in combination. They are too evenly matched and their natural defenses are too formidable?”

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Asked by alan c #287223 on 1/6/2013 11:29 PM

Last updated by jill d #170087 on 1/7/2013 4:04 PM

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Answered by jill d #170087 on 1/7/2013 4:04 PM

The irony comes from the fact that Oceania is larger than both of the other super states. Because of this it is ironic that they cannot seem to overthrow even the smaller of the two (Eastasia).

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