In the Time of the Butterflies | Themes
The disastrous effect of a dictatorship on the lives of the citizens of the Dominican Republic is the main theme of In the Time of the Butterflies. In addition, the relationships between the members of the Mirabal family shape the story. The bonds among the sisters and the social influences of the time set the goals for these brave young women. They are willing to sacrifice themselves for the good of their nation. "Political and personal themes are thus interwoven with powerful effect," wrote Elizabeth MartÃnez in The Progressive. MartÃnez also observed that a powerful...
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