In the Time of the Butterflies
Who is Patria from In the Time of the Butterflies and what is their importance?
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Patria is oldest of the Mirabal sisters. She is the most religious. Initially, Patria intended to enter a convent. After falling in love with Pedrito Gonzales, however, she married at the age of 16.
In the Time of the Butterflies