Biography
What are her siblings' names?
María Teresa, Minerva, Dede
When year did she die?
1960
Who is Pedrito Gonzales?
How does the butterfly represent Patria?
Transformation, freedom, and resistance against oppression.
What are some traits or qualities that represent Patria?
Love, Loyalty, and willingness to sacrifice.
What are her kids' names?
Nelson, Noris , and Raul Ernesto
What year did she get married?
1941
Who is Tio Jose?
The Mirabel Sister's Uncle
What does the cross symbolize for Patria?
It symbolizes hope and resurrection for Patria, and it shows how she is tied to her hope.
What was Patria originally going to be when she was a kid?
A nun
What day did she die?
November 25, 1960
What year did Patria bury her baby?
1946
Who is Enrique Fernandez?
The Mirabel Sister's Dad
What does children represent for Patria?
It represent her next generation and reputation, but also the dead baby represents her grief and sorrow.
What does Patria's name mean?
Her name means homeland or the country of one's father
Pedro Gonzáles
What year was Raul Ernesto born?
1959
Who is Berto?
The Mirabel sister's cousin
What does the house on the hill symbolize?
It represents the Mirabel family's home, but also a target of the regime's surveillance.
Where and when did Patria meet Pedrito Gonzales?
She met him in church while washing his feet in 1947
What day and year was she born?
February 27th, 1924
What date did Patria's Father dies?
December 14th, 1953
Who is Carmen Maria?
What does the rain and storms symbolize?
For the Mirabel sister and Patria specifically, it represents periods of danger, suffering, and sorrow.
What important event is on Patria's birthday?
It is the Dominican Republic's independence day.