Hermanas Mirabal

In Barbara Neely’s and Julia Alvarez’s short story narratives of Spilled Salt and Reading to Mr. Torres, they are comparatively filled with similar themes that connect the stories in very reflective and uncanny ways. Both of these stories contain the theme of forgiveness, a theme that’s apparent in both main characters in how they deal with it. These narratives are also heavily immersed in themes of trying to deal with the past in different ways. They both deal with atrocious crimes committed by…

Multicultural Research Essay In the historical fiction In the Time of Butterflies, Julia Alvarez, recounts the story of the Mirabel sisters who dared to cross the brutal dictator of the Dominican Republic, Trujillo. Her novel gives a historical accounting of the dictator’s reign of terror and at the same time adds fiction in keeping with the culture of the Dominican Culture at that time. The overall story is one of politics and power through violence but also a story of family and the struggles…

War is generally characterized by individuals violently uprooted, international and domestic tension, unfortunate mortality, and militaristic weaponry. Although many scholars have identified war as a universal trait of human nature, others have argued that it is the result of socio-economic, religious, political, and other differences. Frequently, the marginalized voices of civilians and soldiers in war are overlooked, due to the large media attention given to the destructive battles that occur.…

Julia Alvarez, the author of “Before We Were Free”, has personally experienced what the characters in her book have encountered. Alvarez, having had to grow up in the Dominican Republic, was closely involved in the underground works to relinquish the dictator, Trujillo. The story is a reputable representation of the Hispanic culture. Because Alvarez has firsthand knowledge of the conflict in the Dominican Republic, she has merit to compose a book that brings life to the culture. In order to…

protagonist, Minerva Mirabal, plays one of the most important roles by starting a revolution and believing that she could change the ideal image of a woman in the Dominican Republic. Minerva and her three sisters are demonstrated in a way that emphasizes the hardships of being a woman during that time. Julia Alvarez traces one of the strongest historical narratives about the Mirabal Sisters during the regime that took place between 1930 and 1961. Patria, Minerva, Dedé and Maria Teresa Mirabal…

Social change occurs when governments abuse their citizens and fail to give them the rights they deserve. The unfairness of life in many societies around the world are instigated by the dictators who rule them. One of the cruelest periods of societal oppression in the world, however, happened under Trujillo 's rule. Trujillo’s regime resembles one which is power-hungry and a strong manipulator of the people. Trujillo got into power by kicking the current president out of office and claiming the…

novel, In the Time of Butterflies, conveys the theme of transformation in each character and the world in which they live. The Mirabal sisters transform throughout the story and in the revolution that starts with them. One only comes to know themselves by the hardships that one faces. Each person's identity is described in the hardships that one overcomes. Minerva Mirabal is the first of the sisters to join the revolution. Minerva is determined to get an education but, even after finishing law…

takes place in the 1900’s in the Dominican Republic while it was under the rule of Trujillo. Trujillo ran a dictatorship in the Dominican Republic for over 30 years with strict rules and harsh punishments. The story follows the real lives of the Mirabal sisters and each chapter is through one of their perspectives. Their family is extremely close, but all the sisters have very different personalities. Throughout their life they are heavily exposed to the corruption and injustice of the Trujillo…

Character Development of Minerva Mirabal The Mirabal Sisters were Dominican Republicans who opposed the dictatorship of Rafael Trujillo. They were well known for their patriotic actions. They were four sisters, three of which were active in the revolution, Minerva, Patria and Maria Teresa. They were known as the “Mariposas”. Minerva was the most active in the revolution against Trujillo. She was the third child of Enrique Mirabal and Mercedes Reyes. She was considered the brave one, or at…

After the fateful day (Hello Again) Dede must be miserable. So many people have been knocking on mama’s old house, telling Dede their encounter with us before the accident. For some reason I feel happy; not because Minerva, Patria and I are dead- of course not- but because so many people are feeling remorse from our death. Each and one of the visitors had their own stories. One of the visitors is a little soldier with bad teeth, cracking his knuckles, and says that he had ridden in the car…