How do the Mirabal sisters compare to the colonial patriots? Both fought for freedom. Both risked their lives to gain freedom. And even though all the Mirabal sisters were involved, I think Minerva was the bravest. She fought for her personal freedom, fought for women's rights, and even brought her family into the rebellion to help her fight against tyranny. Through this essay I will explain my overall opinion and prove that Minerva was the bravest and bravest. the most devoted of the Mirabal sisters. Minerva first began to show her courage when she wanted to go to boarding school. She wasn't afraid of being away from home, even as a child. He wants to experience the world to free his mind and broaden his horizons, and he does. She also said, "And that's how I broke free. I don't mean just going to sleep at school on a train with a trunk full of new things. I mean in my head after I got to Immaculada and met Sinita and saw what happened to Lina and I realized that I had just left a small cage to enter a larger one, as big as our entire country." This is his first step towards mental freedom. Shortly thereafter, Minerva learns of Trujillo's secret. Here, Minerva is shown Trujillo's dark side. He learns that Trujillo paved his way to the presidency with the blood of his enemies. Sinita told Minerva, "The people who opened their mouths didn't last very long," referring to those who spoke out against Trujillo. Through the first few chapters, Minerva is motivated to attend law school. She carries this idea into her adult life, showing how devoted she can be to something she wants. At first we get a glimpse of his serious side; "It's just what this country needs... it's about time we women had a say... middle of paper... middle of paper. I almost dropped the lamp when I realized what I was looking at: enough weapons to start a revolution!" Maria eventually became such an important figure in the revolution that she earned the code name Mariposa No. 2, while the original Mariposa was Minerva. Maria shows her dedication to the cause when she says "My true identity now is Mariposa (No. 2), waiting every day, every hour, for communications from the north." This shows how Minerva's dedication has passed down to her family. Minerva Mirabal was one of the most devoted and truly effective Mirabal sisters. Her courageous and passionate drive has led her to be recognized as one of the most influential women in the history of the Dominican Republic, if not the world. She strongly opposed tyranny and was willing to sacrifice her life for true freedom in her country. She truly deserves to be recognized as a hero.