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In the Time of the Butterflies Allusions & Cultural References

When authors refer to other great works, people, and events, it’s usually not accidental. Put on your super-sleuth hat and figure out why.

Literary and Philosophical References

  • José Martí (2.7.50-52)
  • Gabriela Mistral (2.7.117)
  • Judas (3.10.208)

Historical References

  • Ramfis Trujillo (1.2.133-146, 3.11.46)
  • Trygve Lie (2.5.98)
  • Fidel Castro (2.7.72, 2.8.17, 3.11.62, 4.13.63)
  • Adolf Hitler (2.7.142)
  • Benito Mussolini (2.7.142)
  • Angelita Trujillo (2.7.171-175)
  • Jesús de Galíndez (2.7.186-188)
  • Raúl Castro (2.8.17)
  • Ernesto "Che" Guevara (2.8.17)
  • Johnny Abbes (3.11.300)
  • Cándido Torres (3.11.300)
  • Gandhi (3.12.49)

Pop Culture References

  • Luis Alberti (2.6.9, 2.6.89, 2.6.113, 2.7.116)