In the Time of the Butterflies

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In the Time of the Butterflies | Questions and Answers Part III: Chapters 9-12 and Epilogue

Questions
1. How does the movement impact Dedé’s marriage?

2. How does Dedé, the non-participating Mirabal, nonetheless participate?

3. How does Trujillo’s regime respond when the church supports his overthrow?

4. How does Mate feel about her cellmates? What does she learn about humanity?

5. How does Minerva change in jail? What happens to the movement?

Answers
1. The question of Dedé’s participation in the movement leads to productive arguments with Jaimito and leads to a redistribution of power in their relationship. Dedé gets more control,...

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