Time Of The Butterflies Reflection

In the Time of the Butterflies by Julia Alarez is a captivating novel that kept me interested from beginning to end. I was fascinated with the story of the Mirabal sisters, who were four women that battled against the dictatorship of Rafael Trujillo. Even though only one sister was able to make it out alive, their story continues to live on for the people in the Dominican Republic. The three sisters that passed away are remembered every November 25, which is also known as the International Day Against Violence Towards Women in many Latin American countries. Their courage and bravery has left a huge impact in the modern world, so it is an honor to have a day named for them. When I first picked this book to read over the summer, I had a small
knowledge of who the Mirabal sisters were and what they had done. However, I wanted to know more about them and why they decided to stand up against their government. It was interesting to read about how the sisters were oppressed in a number of ways but were still able to rise on top. They were able to lead and stay strong for others, even when they were feeling weak themselves. I thought that this was very inspiring, especially since they were women who were living in a time where women were oppressed a lot. In addition, I was also inspired because I am part Dominican, so I enjoyed reading about an important piece of history that I was not fully aware of before from the island. It was great to read about people with the same heritage as me fighting for what they believe in. I really like this book so I am happy that I chose to read it over the summer.