I read this book in different locations and at different times. I continued reading this book on my way to school then on the way back from school. Since it was public transportation it was very loud. I would reread a couple of paragraphs over again to get a better understanding. Other times, I read this in my room or in my parents' room. I would be really focused in my room since there were nothing that can distract me. In my parents' room, I read this while I was talking to my friends on the computer. I wasn't as focused and would be confused in some parts of the story.
The beginning of the chapter starts out with Dede speaking to the interviewer again. She mentioned "Back in those days, we women followed our husbands. I followed my husband. I didn't get involved." The readers can see clearly that Dede had used this as an excuse to stay away from the revolution instead since both of her sisters, Minerva and Maria, contributes to the revolution themselves rather than following in their husband's footsteps. We can also see the downhill and uphill of Dede's and Jamito's relationship. We can see how Jamito has been in control of Dede's life when he refused to let Dede see her sisters, but she later broke out of his control and went to see them. The author also shows how Dede finally broke out of her selfishness when she decided to stay to be there for her family rather than to run away when Pedrito, Nelson, Leandro, Minerva, and Maria Teresa were arrested. It shows how she finally understands the meeting of courage and used as a motivation. The next chapter is in Patria's view. She would do prayers in hope of her family returning. However, she came to the conclusion where she realizes she hates Trujillo even more every time she tries to convince herself that he has a good side. We also can see Patria's personal thoughts and how she would include exclamations marks and give her own reasons why her prayers aren't answered.
I feel that I dislike Trujillo even more. I hate how he's getting everyone killed or arrested. It shows how powerful he is and how hard it is to overthrow him. It must be really hard for Patria and her other family members during this time. I can hardly imagine having my family taken away from me. I would probably be how Patria was at one point, weak and feel as if I can't do anything.
The beginning of the chapter starts out with Dede speaking to the interviewer again. She mentioned "Back in those days, we women followed our husbands. I followed my husband. I didn't get involved." The readers can see clearly that Dede had used this as an excuse to stay away from the revolution instead since both of her sisters, Minerva and Maria, contributes to the revolution themselves rather than following in their husband's footsteps. We can also see the downhill and uphill of Dede's and Jamito's relationship. We can see how Jamito has been in control of Dede's life when he refused to let Dede see her sisters, but she later broke out of his control and went to see them. The author also shows how Dede finally broke out of her selfishness when she decided to stay to be there for her family rather than to run away when Pedrito, Nelson, Leandro, Minerva, and Maria Teresa were arrested. It shows how she finally understands the meeting of courage and used as a motivation. The next chapter is in Patria's view. She would do prayers in hope of her family returning. However, she came to the conclusion where she realizes she hates Trujillo even more every time she tries to convince herself that he has a good side. We also can see Patria's personal thoughts and how she would include exclamations marks and give her own reasons why her prayers aren't answered.
I feel that I dislike Trujillo even more. I hate how he's getting everyone killed or arrested. It shows how powerful he is and how hard it is to overthrow him. It must be really hard for Patria and her other family members during this time. I can hardly imagine having my family taken away from me. I would probably be how Patria was at one point, weak and feel as if I can't do anything.
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