The War of the Worlds

In the beginning of chapter 9, the milkman says, “They aren’t to be killed, if that can be avoided. It’s a pity they make themselves so unapproachable.” This is a very civil, British way of looking at the situation. How is it laughable from the point of

In the beginning of chapter 9, the milkman says, “They aren’t to be killed, if that can be avoided. It’s a pity they make themselves so unapproachable.” This is a very civil, British way of looking at the situation. How is it laughable from the point of view of the Martians?

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This is laughable on the part of the Martians because their intent is to destroy.... they aren't there to talk, they are there to kill.

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The War of the Worlds