Allies, Enemies, and Warfare
The ally and enemy of Oceania is always changing between Eastasia and Eurasia throughout the course of the book. During Hate Week, a speech was given about the enemy of Oceania when suddenly half way through the speech the enemy changed from Eurasia to Eastasia. On instinct, the people in the crowd tore down the posters and banners claiming that Oceania was at war with Eurasia and blamed Goldstein for this misprinted issue. Almost immediately following the speech, the Ministry of Truth went straight to work and didn’t stop for three days. The people of the Ministry of Truth worked for three days to remove any proof that Oceania was ever at war with Eurasia. Has constant warfare affected Oceania so much that the people don't care who they are at war with?