Essay The Heroism of Minerva from In the Time of Butterflies

Although Minerva died she died for a cause she that believed would bring peace to her nation. She said no when everyone else said yes. Minerva is an ordinary girl but she doesnt take nonsense from anyone. Minerva has several characteristics of heroism but the ones that stand out most is her determination, her courage, and that she ï ¬ ghts for what she believes in.î ¨â‚¬ î ¨â‚¬ Minerva shows the most bravery out of all her sisters. She was basically forced to dance with Trujillo at the party and made a scene. I push a little against him so hell loosen his hold, but he pulls me tighter towards him(Minerva pg 66). Trujillo tried to grab Minervas butt and she slapped him in†¦show more content†¦Ã® ¨â‚¬ î ¨â‚¬ Determination is a key characteristic of heroism and Minerva is full of it. Yes, I denied knowing him, I was afraid... Again I choose my words carefully(Minerva pg72). Even know she was under so much pressure and anything she says can get her in trouble she managed to keep her cool and lie to them. Minerva is trying her hardest to keep her cool because the last thing she wants is to get caught lying. Minerva is asked if she know Lio which is the guy she really likes and she lies to them to save herself. But you must believe me,we were just friends. If Id been in love with him, I would have left the country as he wanted me to( Minerva pg72). Minerva was very clever she secretly liked Lio but she was determined to make them believe she did not. Minerva was later given the choice to roll for her fathers freedom and her chance to go to law school could ï ¬ nally happen, but if she lost she would then have to do what Trujillo wanted. But I am so sure I can beat him now that I know his secret, Ill toss(Minerva pg76). Even knowing the risk of losing, Minerva still wants to play just so she will ï ¬ nally go to law school And save her father from being tortured.î ¨â‚¬ î ¨â‚¬ Minerva was a truly incredible person. She was just as ordinary as anyone else, but she was also one of the bravest people there are, and she never gave up a step of the way. Not only Minerva but all of her sister are some of the most courageous girls amongst any other girl during thisShow MoreRelatedThe Bravery of Minerva in In The Time of The Butterflies by Julia Alvarez776 Words   |  4 Pages Minerva Mirabal was a bratty know-it-all that was hellbent on changing the world in some way or another. She was naive and impulsive, but she meant well. But was she the shining light in a dark time that so many people see her to be? According to In The Time of The Butterflies by Julia Alvarez, yes. She was a heroine in a small, yet meaningful, way. She had the bravery to go toe-to-toe with Trujillo, was quite willing to break the law, and wanted nothing more than to get involved with andRead MoreEssay on The Mirabal Family Hero565 Words   |  3 Pagesdanger and adversity. In the time of the butterflies out of all of the sisters, Minerva was the sister that showed the most heroism. Minerva died a hero and she still remains a hero. She stood for what she thought was right and she never backed down, not to anyone. Minerva is an extraordinary hero for many reasons, one she stood up to Trujillo when he got as close as he could to her, two she went to law school, and three she didnt think of Trujillo as her leader. Minerva is a hero for standing up toRead MoreThe Time Of The Butterflies By Julia Alvarez1678 Words   |  7 Pages For decades Minerva, Maria Teresa, Patria and Dede’s bravery and heroism have lived in the heart of many Dominicans who suffered from the ruthless dictatorship of Rafael Leonidas Trujillo. The Mirabal sisters were four brave women who defied the traditional role of women in their Era and had a major role during revolution against Trujillo. Much of their story has been told in books and in movies from many different accounts. In Julia Alvarez’s novel â€Å"In the Time of the Butterflies†, she writes fictionalizedRead MoreOne Significant Change That Has Occurred in the World Between 1900 and 2005. Explain the Impact This Change Has Made on Our Lives and Why It Is an Important Change.163893 Words   |  656 Pagesreunification of Germany, the surge of globalization from the mid-1990s) and afterward (9/11, or the global recession of 2008) when one could quite plausibly argue that a new era had begun. A compelling case can be made for viewing the decades of the global scramble for colonies after 1870 as a predictable culmination of the long nineteenth century, which was ushered in by the industrial and political revolutions of the late 1700s. But at the same time, without serious attention to the processes and