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What is a dictatorship?
What does 'hermana' mean?
sister
What does 'mariposa' mean?
butterfly
What does 'jefe' mean?
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What does 'revolucion' mean?
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When did General Leonidas Trujillo hold power in the Dominican Republic?
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What was Trujillo's formula to stay in power?
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How many people were executed during Trujillo's reign?
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What are the names of the four Mirabal sisters?
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What does the caption say about Trujillo in households during his regime?
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Which sister stays at home while the others go to school?
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What does Minerva's friend Sinita try to do to Trujillo during the school play?
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What does Sinita tell Minerva about Trujillo after the play?
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What happened to Lina?
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What happened to Sinita?
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Why does Minerva want to be a lawyer, and what does Virgilio think about that?
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Who was Jose Marti?
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Why don't Minerva's parents want her to see Virgilio again?
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Why does Virgilio leave the country?
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Why do Trujillo's men take Sr. Mirabal prisoner?
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What does the caption say below the large portrait of Trujillo in his palace?
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How does Trujillo decide if Sr. Mirabal will be set free or not?
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What happens to Sr. Mirabal shortly after he's released from prison and why?
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Why does Minerva accept Trujillo's invitation to law school?
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What happened to Virgilio (Lio)?
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What does Manolo say is the best breeding ground for Trujillo's regime?
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Under Trujillo, what happened to people who got caught without a job?
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In the first meeting of revolutionaries that Minerva attends, what does she suggest they do?
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What does Trujillo tell Minerva at her graduation from law school?
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What does Minerva say is a dictator's favorite diet?
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What do the Mirabal sisters ask of the priest and why?
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What phrase do people say to Minerva in encouragement and support for the revolution?
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Study Notes
Dictatorship and Oppression
- Dictatorship signifies total government control via force and elite positioning.
- General Leonidas Trujillo ruled the Dominican Republic from 1930 to 1961.
- Trujillo maintained power through absolute control, secret alliances, and the assassination of opponents.
- Over 30,000 individuals were executed during Trujillo's reign.
The Mirabal Sisters
- The four Mirabal sisters are Dedé, Patria, Minerva, and Mate.
- Dedé remains at home, taking care of their father while the others pursue education.
- Minerva’s school friend, Sinita, attempts to assassinate Trujillo with an arrow during a play due to familial losses caused by him.
Resistance and Justice
- Minerva desires a law degree to fight for justice, despite Virgilio’s skepticism about her ambitions.
- Sinita shares her tragic experiences of losing family members to Trujillo's brutality.
- Trujillo's regime mandates portraits of him in households with the caption "In this house Trujillo is the chief."
Disappearances and Fear
- Lina and Sinita mysteriously disappear, presumably victimized by Trujillo.
- Those without jobs are treated as vagrants, often disappearing into harsh work camps.
- Manolo states that fear is the primary breeding ground for Trujillo's regime.
Personal Struggles and Relationships
- Minerva’s parents disapprove of her relationship with Virgilio due to their communist views.
- After publicly challenging a Trujillo-affiliated individual, Minerva’s father is imprisoned and subjected to torture, leading to his demise shortly after release.
Education and Activism
- Trujillo invites Minerva to law school but implies she’ll be relegated to domestic roles.
- Minerva accepts the invitation as it presents an opportunity to combat Trujillo’s oppressive regime.
- At a gathering of revolutionaries, Minerva proposes educating the populace about governmental cruelty.
Support for the Revolution
- The Mirabal sisters seek the priest's help to unite the church with their revolutionary efforts.
- The phrase "long live the butterflies" unites supporters of Minerva and her sisters.
- It is emphasized that a dictator thrives on "bread and fear," highlighting the need for vigilance against tyranny.
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