In the Time of the Butterflies: Dedè's Story
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What happens to all husbands except Jaimito?

  • Become leaders
  • Move away
  • Join the military
  • Go to jail (correct)
  • What does Jaimito's mother complain about?

    Dedè not her old self and not stopping at her home with a new hibiscus.

    What does Patria ask Dedè?

    Hide boxes in cacao fields.

    What are Minerva, Mate, and Patria doing?

    <p>Liberating Salcedo Fortaleza.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What are the names of Dedè's sons?

    <p>Jaime Enrique Fernandez, Jaime Rafael Fernandez, Jaime David Fernandez.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Why does Dedè not want to join her sisters on their mission?

    <p>Wants to protect her sons from their father Jaimito.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Who was Dedè in love with?

    <p>Lío.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What does Jaimito find out about Dedè?

    <p>Dedè went to one of Manolo's meetings.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Why does Dedè go to her mother's house?

    <p>Her mother wants to see her plant and figure out why Dedè is not acting like herself.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Who has SIM taken?

    <p>Leandro, Manolo, Minerva, Mate.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Who does SIM want to take?

    <p>Pedrito and Nelson.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What does Minerva teach Dedè?

    <p>Calming trick; recite line of song and poem over and over again until she is calm.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Study Notes

    Husbands and Imprisonment

    • All husbands, except Jaimito, are imprisoned.

    Dedè's Family Concerns

    • Jaimito's mother expresses worries about Dedè, noting she is not herself and has stopped visiting home with new hibiscus.

    Secret Actions

    • Patria asks Dedè to hide boxes within the cacao fields to maintain secrecy.

    Sisters' Mission

    • Minerva, Mate, and Patria are involved in liberating Salcedo Fortaleza, highlighting their active participation in the resistance.

    Dedè's Children

    • Dedè has three sons: Jaime Enrique, Jaime Rafael, and Jaime David Fernandez.

    Dedè's Fears

    • Dedè refrains from joining her sisters in their mission due to concerns for her sons' safety from their father, Jaimito.

    Past Affections

    • Dedè had a romantic interest in Lío, indicating a deeper personal history.

    Discovery of Dedè's Actions

    • Jaimito discovers that Dedè attended one of Manolo's meetings, showing her involvement in the resistance.

    Visit to Mother's House

    • Dedè visits her mother to discuss her behavior and the health of her plants, revealing her family's concern for her well-being.

    SIM's Arrests

    • The SIM (Servicio de Inteligencia Militar) has taken notable figures: Leandro, Manolo, Minerva, and Mate, indicating a crackdown on dissent.

    Targeted Individuals

    • SIM aims to arrest Pedrito and Nelson next, targeting key allies in the struggle.

    Techniques of Clarity

    • Minerva teaches Dedè a calming technique involving the repetition of song lyrics or poems to cope with stress and anxiety.

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    Explore the character of Dedè from 'In the Time of the Butterflies' and her complex relationships with her family and involvement in the resistance against oppression. This quiz delves into her fears, past affections, and the dynamics of her family's struggles during a tumultuous time.

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