Situational Irony
The Three-Body Problem
by Liu Cixin

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Key Examples in The Three-Body Problem

Situational Irony
Explanation and Analysis—Ye's Betrayal:

Ye Wenjie, having experienced betrayal from her mother and sister during the Cultural Revolution, is ironically the first to betray humanity to the Princeps from Trisolaris. One wouldn't necessarily expect a person who has experienced such betrayal to turn around and betray others, but Ye's choices and situation ironically contradict the empathy and understanding she should have for people who have been betrayed. This may be related to her own personal trauma, or it might be due to an intellectual curiosity that transcends her personal relationships.