Comparing The Mirabal Sisters In In The Time Of The Butterflies

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“And yet, by heaven, I think my love as rare/ As any she belied with false compare” (Shakespeare page #). My Mistress’ Eyes explores the issues of women’s impossibly high standards and how his lover isn’t perfect, but he loves her nonetheless. The Mirabal sisters, from the novel In the Time of the Butterflies by Julia Alvarez, each have their faults, Mate’s cowardice, Minerva’s impulsive choices, Patria was unable to see past her religious views, and Dede’s struggle with leadership without a male’s guidance. However the people of the Dominican Republic still view them as hope. These butterflies each do what they have to in order to lead as women while still holding the respect of their peers. Each sister each takes her turn falling in love,
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