Mirabal sisters

IN THE TIME OF THE BUTTERFLIES The Mirabal Sisters Courage The word courage is a prime example of the Mirabal sisters. Each of the Mirabal sisters show their courage in different ways because some of the sisters are more courageous than the others in certain situations. Although Minerva is more assertive and brave the other girls can get just as assertive and brave as Minerva. I think that the Mirabal sisters are very courageous but sometimes their decisions are crazy and it can cost them a lot

four Mirabal sisters: Patria, Minerva, and Maria Teresa. The Mirabal Sisters death was a tragedy for the whole Dominican Republic and ultimately led to Trujillo’s assassination. Leading up to their death, Trujillo and his regime hinted at some way that they would “disappear.” In Chapter 12, Trujillo says “My only two problems are the damn Church and the Mirabal sisters.” When he said this he meant that the only people who were stopping him from absolute power was the Church and the Mirabal sisters

The word courage is a prime example of the Mirabal sisters. The Mirabal sisters show their courage by stepping up to the plate and looking fear right into its eyes. In spite of the sisters fears they find a way to fight through trials and tribulations. Since the Mirabal sisters were just ordinary people they were role models for women in the Dominican Republic and women around the world. Even though Minerva is the most valiant out of all her sisters, don’t let her make you think she isn’t the only

The Mirabal sisters or Mariposas, are three revolutionaries who inspired and assisted the overthrow of Rafael Trujillo, the dictator in the Dominican republic. These sisters at a young age observed countless flaws in Trujillo's Regime, he was overpowering and passed many unjust laws. The Mirabals, especially knew that they had to do something to end this terrible regime, so they joined the revolution. These brave women sacrificed raising their own children and even their own lives. These revolutionaries

Today, the Mirabal sisters are honored and recognized as heroines in the Dominican Republic and other parts of the world. They are symbols of courage, love, and sacrifice. The three sisters were killed on November 25,1960. They were stopped on the road while on the way back from seeing their husbands. Then, the sisters were taking off the road and beaten by five of trujillo's soldiers then put back in the car and made it looked like the driver had lost control of the car, and they had drove off

Butterflies by Julia Alvarez depicts the story of the mirabal sisters who were living during the time of Trujillo’s regime. The Mirabal sisters were women who tried to fight against Trujillo’s evil ways and ended up being murdered because of his thirst for power. Trujillo’s reign began in the 1930’s and ended in the early 1960’s. The story’s setting takes place in the Dominican Republic during the 1950’s and follows the transition of the Mirabal sisters from young girls to powerful females. Symbolism

The Mirabal sisters’ death have been all over the news. Numerous articles, in honor of the sacrifices these women have given up to bring liberty to our country, are being sold to the public. The clouds have finally been cleared from all the tyrannical years of Trujillo’s regime. Everyone finally feels safe to walk freely down the main streets and not have to worry about what they say in public. And yet, there are some, including myself, who still question the justification of these extreme sacrifices

women have a voice in this country.” (Alvarez ,10) This shows that the family was afraid they would get in trouble for mentioning they would help the country. Minerva and her sisters wanted more freedom. They lived normal lives “all while they fight against Trujillo and become national heroes.” (Minou Mirabal) Gender roles were a huge issue in the Dominican Republic during the time the the novel was set.

Courage is Courage, No Matter How Small The Mirabal family, heroes of the Dominican Republic, revolutionized the Dominican dictator by overthrowing him. Minerva, María Teresa, Patria, and Dedé Mirabal were the leaders each putting their life at risk to fight for what they believe in. The four sisters worked together in order to make a difference, all putting a bountiful amount of courage, some more than others, so that they can put an end to the dreaded dictator’s reign, with the help of Julia

Julia’s historical reference to the beginning of World War 2, corruption of the government and politics and also the death of Trujillo and the three Mirabal sisters. Dede, was the third out of the four sisters. Growing up her father thought of her as "She 'll bury us all [. . .] in silk and pearls." That changed due to the fact that she lost her sisters. Things changed to where her father started getting treated with a little more