In the Time of the Butterflies Group

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jimiedimoni
jimiedimoni
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What is the main idea of this book?

In racial terms and also in politically.

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Posted by jimiedimoni on Wednesday March 21, 2007 at 12:44 PM and tagged with in the time of the butterflies, themes.

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  1. blazedale

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    Politically, the book covers the period in the Domincan Republic when military dictator Trujillo took power. The "butterflies" are the 4 Mirabal sisters, who are become symbols of resistance to his rule.

    Race plays an important part, as the Dominican Republic has both light and dark skinned people. Trujillo himself was of mixed race, and was not accepted as "white" by the ruling powers he helped overthrow.

    Sources:
    http://www.enotes.com/salem-lit/locales/dominican-republic
    http://www.enotes.com/salem-lit/time-butterflies

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    Posted by blazedale on Wednesday March 21, 2007 at 2:45 PM