Time of Butterflies Chapter 8 Flashcards
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Who frees Cuba?

Fidel, Raul, and Che

Where does Patria's son Pedrito want to go?

Seminary school in capital

What does Minerva want Patria to do?

Take her six month old son Manolo

What does Patria write to the father of Nelson's school?

<p>Not to let Nelson out of school grounds except to go home</p> Signup and view all the answers

Where does Patria go?

<p>Retreat for her church up in the mountains</p> Signup and view all the answers

What happens at the church retreat?

<p>Fighting begins. Many explosions and bombs</p> Signup and view all the answers

Who does Patria see die?

<p>Stillborn, murdered son</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is the newspaper headline for this event?

<p>49 men and boys martyred in mountains</p> Signup and view all the answers

How many people survived the explosion?

<p>4</p> Signup and view all the answers

What does Patria become a part of?

<p>Acción clero-cultural, a group for revolution</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is the name of Patria's newborn son?

<p>Raul Ernesto</p> Signup and view all the answers

What could happen to Pedrito's land?

<p>If caught by regime, could be taken away</p> Signup and view all the answers

What does Patria's house become?

<p>Motherhouse of movement</p> Signup and view all the answers

What happens with ACC?

<p>Merges with Minerva's group</p> Signup and view all the answers

Who are Nelson & Noris?

<p>Patria's children; Nelson is involved in the revolution and Noris influences Patria's involvement</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is SIM?

<p>Military Intelligence Service</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is the significance of the 14th of June, 1959?

<p>The day the bombing happened in the retreat and the name of their underground group</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is the Fourteenth of June Movement?

<p>The name of the underground group, named after the day of the attack in the retreat</p> Signup and view all the answers

Whose point of view is this chapter in?

<p>Patria</p> Signup and view all the answers

Who now has another baby?

<p>Minerva and Manolo</p> Signup and view all the answers

Who is moving around a lot?

<p>Mate and Leandro</p> Signup and view all the answers

Whose business is failing?

<p>Dede and Jamito</p> Signup and view all the answers

Who shows up drunk on New Year's?

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

Who has entered Havana, Cuba?

<p>Fidel Castro, Raúl Castro, and Ernesto</p> Signup and view all the answers

Where does Nelson want to go?

<p>School</p> Signup and view all the answers

Who is rounding up people?

<p>SIM</p> Signup and view all the answers

Is Padre de Jesús able to help Patria?

<p>False</p> Signup and view all the answers

Study Notes

Key Events in Chapter 8

  • Fidel, Raul, and Che are pivotal figures in liberating Cuba.
  • Patria's son, Pedrito, aspires to attend seminary school in the capital.
  • Minerva urges Patria to take her infant son, Manolo, with her.

Patria's Actions and Concerns

  • Patria communicates with Nelson's school to ensure he remains on campus for safety.
  • She seeks solace at a church retreat located in the mountains, equipped with minimal amenities like a cot and crucifix.
  • The retreat is abruptly disturbed by violence, including bombings and chaos.

Personal Tragedies and Revelations

  • Patria endures the sorrowful experience of witnessing the stillbirth of her son, a tragic loss attributed to violence.
  • The media covers the massacre of 49 men and boys in the mountains, highlighting the brutal realities of the regime.
  • Only four individuals survive a significant explosion during the tumultuous events.

Revolutionary Involvement

  • Patria engages with Acciòn clero-cultural, joining a movement focused on revolution.
  • She names her newborn, Raul Ernesto, in honor of notable revolutionary leaders.
  • There are concerns that Pedrito’s land may be seized by the regime if he is caught.

Family Dynamics and Changes

  • Patria's home transforms into the motherhouse for the revolutionary movement.
  • Acciòn clero-cultural merges with Minerva’s group, indicating a unification of efforts in the revolution.
  • Patria's children, Nelson and Noris, embody the spirit of the revolution; Nelson is deeply involved, while Noris influences Patria's commitment.

Context of the 14th of June Movement

  • The bombing on June 14, 1959, marks a significant event, leading to the establishment of the underground group named after the date.
  • SIM, the Military Intelligence Service, instills fear among the sisters as they work to capture rebels.

Additional Family Notes

  • Minerva and Manolo welcome another baby into their family.
  • Mate and Leandro are noted for their increased mobility, while Dede and Jamito's business faces challenges.
  • A New Year's incident involving Nelson, Minerva, Mate, and Leandro highlights personal conflicts, as they show up intoxicated.

Political Landscape

  • Fidel Castro, Raúl Castro, and Che enter Havana, signaling a pivotal shift in Cuba’s political landscape.
  • Nelson expresses a desire to continue his education, while the SIM intensifies its efforts to round up dissenters.
  • Padre de Jesús is unable to extend help to Patria, illustrating a theme of isolation during turmoil.

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