critical examination of the historical components regarding Dominican dictator Rafael Trujillo and his imposition of government campaigns against Haitian migrants in the early 20th century. Hintzen posits an unstudied dimension of analysis which includes a failed plan to massively deport Haitians which inevitably led to the 1937 border massacre which left thousands dead. Hintzen examines the degree to which the Trujillo regime enacted violence in attempts to forcefully disintegrate as a means of compelling
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dictatorship of Rafael Trujillo. His harsh ways destroyed the chance for freedom‚ equality‚ education‚ and happiness for the citizens. In the novel‚ In the Time of the Butterflies‚ by Julia Alvarez‚ the Mirabal sisters‚ Patria‚ Minerva‚ Dede‚ and Maria Teresa‚ politically take a stand in hope to fight for their country. They were Las Mariposas‚ “the butterflies‚” the strong sisters of the face of rebellion and leadership fighting against the moths‚ the political army of Trujillo. Butterflies and
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with hollow consequences. This historical fiction novel takes us through a rollercoaster of events‚ incorporating everything from the partialities towards women‚ to life below the oppressive administration of the Dominican Republic’s dictator‚ Rafael Trujillo. The events painted by the four sisters give us some insight as to the positives and negatives of life in the Dominican Republic. As the novel progresses‚ we see the diversity in relation to the sisters’ personalities‚ each of whom is fueled by
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man whose portrait is required by law to be hung on the walls in your home where you should be safe. At first only seeing him in a good light. The case of minerva when she goes to school and meets Sinitta whose family has been greatly affected by Trujillo who informs her of how cruel he can truly be . It sparks a change and resistance as a need and no longer a want in her mind at least. A man whose portrait hangs in her house with eyes that use to seem kind and protective but are now cold and harsh
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Policy and the Trujillo Regime in the Dominican Republic‚ 1930-1945 DURHAM: DUKE UNIVERSITY PRESS‚ 1998. Photographs. Illustrations. Notes. Glossary. Bibliography. Index xiii. 368 pp. Cloth: 89.95 Paper: 24.95 Eric Roorda’s The Dictator Next Door is a publication that deals with diplomatic history‚ studying the United States’ foreign affairs with the Dominican Republic from 1930 to 1945. Highlighted problems with United States support for an undemocratic dictator Rafael Trujillo and his foreign
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Dominican Republic after the tragic deaths of both her parents. After establishing herself in the Dominican town of Alegria as a servant for a Dominican family‚ Amabelle’s whole way of life is once again turned upside down when Generalissimo Rafael Trujillo orders the slaughter of Haitians who are occupying the Dominican Republic (Derby). Of the many themes and symbols used in this story the most prominent of them is water. (Scribd Inc.) While reading the novel‚ I came to realize that water represented
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motion rise – a mind of its own –and came down on the astonished‚ made-up face” (100). Rafael Trujillo is an extremely powerful man‚ and is known for abuse his authority. For this reason‚ the majorities of the citizens of the Dominican Republic are very afraid of him‚ and tried to avoid anything that may displease him. Minerva however was not one to let others control her. At Rafael Trujillo’s party Trujillo shows great interest in Minerva. After asking her to dance‚ he becomes very vulgar. While
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for their cause. Some henchmen following the Dictator Rafael Leónidas Trujillo orders killed them savagely. The four sisters and the group they were involved in were a threat to this commanding dictator. They were involved with trying to over throw his cruel‚ ruthless and fascist government. The remaining sister DeDe is preserving their memories. The families’ first real run in with Trujillo was at a party to which they were invited. Trujillo had his eye on Minerva so he had the family invited to
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boarding school with Patria and Maria Teresa‚ she meets a girl named Sinita who tells her the truth about Trujillo. Minerva realizes that her country isn’t as she thought it was. Patria realizes the same thing while out on a retreat in the mountains. She witnesses a young man about the age of Noris‚ get gunned down. That’s when she realizes how bad the Dominican Republic is getting because of Trujillo. Maria Teresa was very immature throughout the novel but once the girls were taken to prison‚ she had
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In the Time of the Butterflies is a recountment of the Mirabel sisters’ story that took place in various locations in the Dominican Republic during the 1940s – 1960s under the dictatorship of Rafael Trujillo‚ and also including brief moments taking place in 1994. The different locations depict the sisters’ actions for leading the revolution throughout the country. In almost every place‚ Patria‚ Dedé‚ Minerva‚ and Maria Teresa‚ encounters many obstacles from their enemies‚ but that does not discourage
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