Analysis of Quotes from In the Time of Butterflies
Theme: It takes courage to stand up for what you believe is right.
1. “I asked Minerva why she was doing such a dangerous thing. And then, she said the strangest thing. She wanted me to grow up in a free country” (Alvarez 39).
While Minerva and Maria Teresa are in school at Inmaculada Concepcion, Minerva starts sneaking out to secret meetings regarding the unfair government. When she explains to Mate where she had been sneaking off to, Mate does not understand and disapproves of the meetings. Although Minerva knows how much trouble she would be in if she were to get caught, she knows what she is doing is right and has the courage to risk her life for it.
2. “’Look, I’m sorry’ Leo explained. ‘The heat is on. Mario’s house is surrounded. My ride to the capital is stopping at Anacahuita at dawn. I have to hide out till then’” (82).
Virgilio Morales is a strong leader among the politicals. While most are too scared to make big stands against the government, Leo makes bold decisions, which often end up in him being kicked-out of the country. Leo was a very courageous man, and was the primary reason the Mirabal sisters become involved with the rebellion in the first place.
3. “He yanked me by the wrist, thrusting his pelvis at me in a vulgar way, and I can see my hand in an endless slow motion rise – a mind of its own –and came down on the astonished, made-up face” (100).
Rafael Trujillo is an extremely powerful man, and is known for abuse his authority. For this reason, the majorities of the citizens of the Dominican Republic are very afraid of him, and tried to avoid anything that may displease him. Minerva however was not one to let others control her. At Rafael Trujillo’s party Trujillo shows great interest in Minerva. After asking her to dance, he becomes very vulgar. While others may allowed it in order to keep him happy, Minerva is not going to let it slide and slapped Trujillo. This demonstrates great courage because actions like this could put her in
1. “I asked Minerva why she was doing such a dangerous thing. And then, she said the strangest thing. She wanted me to grow up in a free country” (Alvarez 39).
While Minerva and Maria Teresa are in school at Inmaculada Concepcion, Minerva starts sneaking out to secret meetings regarding the unfair government. When she explains to Mate where she had been sneaking off to, Mate does not understand and disapproves of the meetings. Although Minerva knows how much trouble she would be in if she were to get caught, she knows what she is doing is right and has the courage to risk her life for it.
2. “’Look, I’m sorry’ Leo explained. ‘The heat is on. Mario’s house is surrounded. My ride to the capital is stopping at Anacahuita at dawn. I have to hide out till then’” (82).
Virgilio Morales is a strong leader among the politicals. While most are too scared to make big stands against the government, Leo makes bold decisions, which often end up in him being kicked-out of the country. Leo was a very courageous man, and was the primary reason the Mirabal sisters become involved with the rebellion in the first place.
3. “He yanked me by the wrist, thrusting his pelvis at me in a vulgar way, and I can see my hand in an endless slow motion rise – a mind of its own –and came down on the astonished, made-up face” (100).
Rafael Trujillo is an extremely powerful man, and is known for abuse his authority. For this reason, the majorities of the citizens of the Dominican Republic are very afraid of him, and tried to avoid anything that may displease him. Minerva however was not one to let others control her. At Rafael Trujillo’s party Trujillo shows great interest in Minerva. After asking her to dance, he becomes very vulgar. While others may allowed it in order to keep him happy, Minerva is not going to let it slide and slapped Trujillo. This demonstrates great courage because actions like this could put her in