Question

The Best Christmas Present In The World (class 8th )
‘I know from all that happened today how much both armies long for peace. We shall be
together again. I’m sure of it.
c) Why is the extract a good example of ‘irony’ in the story?

Answer 1

Answer:

We had had our time of peace and goodwill, a time I will treasure as long as I live. Dearest Connie, by Christmas time next year, this war will be nothing but a distant and terrible memory. I know from all that happened today how much both armies long for peace. We shall be together again soon, I'm sure of it.