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In The Time Of The Butterflies: A Comparative Analysis

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Before reading All Quiet on the Western Front, I had never looked into the German side of World War I. Before reading In the Time of the Butterflies I had never even heard the name Trujillo. Both of these books changed my perspective on these historical events. Being raised in America, I was taught (in regards to WWI) that the Germans were the “bad guys” and therefore I never stopped to think that their soldiers were just as young and afraid as those fighting for the Allies. I had also thought that revolutions were always organized by one group, while there are often many groups fighting for power. While both authors were amazing at portraying the humanity of their characters, Remarque did a much better job at going in-depth on Paul’s vulnerabilities.

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