In the time of the Butterflies

Teacher Guide https://www.arts.gov/sites/default/files/Teachers-Guide-Alvarez.pdf

http://cottonenglish.weebly.com/in-the-time-of-the-butterflies.html

Essential Questions

Does an individual have a responsibility to the larger community? To what degree?
How does a dictatorship affect those who live under it?
How do people maintain their humanity in times of oppression?
What leads people to stand up against evil/tyranny?
What fears prevent individuals from standing up against evil?
What factors lead people to switch from social awareness to social action?
What qualities make a hero/heroine?
What defines courage?
How are individuals affected by family dynamics and culturally defined gender roles?
What roles can religion and spirituality play in resistance to oppression?

Prezi background info link https://prezi.com/kujf9y47dd4f/in-the-time-of-the-butterflies/

Research Paper

Contemporary Concerns