The Real Heroine in the book, In the Time of Butterflies by Julia Alvarez

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The Real Heroine Do you always stand up for what you believe in? Minerva and all of the Mirabal sisters stand up for what they believe in is right, but Minerva stands up for what she believes in throughout all of her life, not just a specific time. Minerva is the biggest heroine out of all of the Mirabal sisters. Minerva wants to go to law school, therefore she asks Trujillo for his permission to go to law school. Minerva starts liking a young man, mostly because he stands up for what he believes in. Minerva also ends up marrying the love of her life and they end up starting a revolution over what they believe is right. Why do you think Minerva does not follow Trujillo's ideas? Trujillo states, "I am speaking of the national treasure in my arms" (98) Minerva attempts to change the subject as soon as she can. She does not want to talk about herself to Trujillo, knowing the way her acts with young women. Trujillo says, "Anything else bother you about my dress I could take off?" (100) Minerva is now very anxious, as Trujillo slides his had down her back, below her waste Minerva's reaction is to slap Trujillo, for he has taken advantage of her. Trujillo later talks to Minerva in a meeting as they make a deal he states, "I'll tell you what. I'll let you toss for the privilege. You win, you get your wish. I win, I get mine" (115) Minerva not only stands up to Trujillo by telling him she wants to be a lawyer, but she takes a huge risk just to get what she wants and deserves. Minerva meets a young man named Lio who her parents disapprove of and he is also running from the government, why would Minerva take the risk of being with Lio when she has to go against the government and the people she loves? Minerva has started... ... middle of paper ... ...y, Mate got an explanation she said "Monolo and Minerva have explained everything. A national underground is forming" (142) Minerva and her husband, Monolo are both standing up for what they believe in, by starting this national underground system. As you can see, Minerva always stands up for what or who she believes in. Minerva will always stand up for herself, the ones she loves, and her beliefs. She doesn't follow Trujillo's rules/expectations because she believes they are wrong. She will live on the edge for her beliefs, if she has to. She also starts a secret revolution to get what she wants and what she believes is right. Do you believe Minerva is right for standing up for what she believes in? Never back down, always stand up for what you believe in is right. Don't let anyone tell you differently, but be careful..there could be serious consequences.

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