Beli escapes Trujillo's regime from "summary" of The Brief Wondrous Life of Oscar Wao by Junot Díaz
Beli's escape from Trujillo's regime was nothing short of miraculous. She had seen the terror of the Dominican Republic firsthand - the disappearances, the murders, the constant fear that permeated every aspect of daily life. Trujillo's power was absolute, his reach extending into every corner of the country. But Beli refused to be cowed. She refused to bend to his will, to become just another victim of his tyranny. Instead, Beli plotted her escape with meticulous care. She knew that one wrong move could mean instant death, so she moved with caution, with stealth, always one step ahead of Trujillo's henchmen. And when the moment finally came, when she saw her opportunity to flee, she seized it with both hands. She left everything behind - her home, her family, her friends - knowing that she may never see them again. Beli's journey was fraught with danger at every turn. She traveled by night, hiding in the shadows, always on the lookout for anyone who might recognize her, who might turn her in to the authorities. She relied on th...
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