Main Character, Minerva.
Being the oldest Minerva became more apt of what happened in her countries government. Firstly, Minerva found out all of Trujillo’s secrets through a classmate, who soon became her best friend. Consequently, she met a Manolo, an anti-trujillista. As told by Alvarez, Minerva didn’t seem interested in him, but only in his righteous ways. They soon exchanged their ideas on their government and Minerva became involved in the underground movements. While enrolled in law school, she was heavily involved in the movements. Her secret name being “mariposa” or butterfly became nationwide by the anti-trujillistas. Soon after Minerva’s youngest sister, Maria Teresa, immersed herself in the movements. Following her sisters footsteps she found herself nicknamed butterfly as well. Even though their organization was unsuccessful, they inspired others in their country including: young Dominicans and upper class Dominicans. The Mirabals became idolized for their righteousness and for their bravery against their dictator. While trying to keep their organizations a secret, a time transpired where it couldn’t be kept a secret anymore. Trujillo decided to captivate the two sisters in jail, “to learn a lesson.” After a long period of time Trujillo set them free under house arrest. The novel ends with them being alive until the epilogue, where the readers discover what happened to the Mirabal sisters. As Dede continues the epilogue she mentions: November 25, 1960; the date where Trujillo sent for the assassination of Minerva, Maria Teresa; along with their sister, Patria, and her husband.
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