If we go back to the Trujillo Era in the Dominican Republic it is evident that what happened during that time is completely un-narratable. Yes, there are many accounts of what happened but the ones who suffered first hands did not share the stories. Even though so many years have passed Dominican society does not openly admit to the terrible things that went on during this era, specifically The Haitian Massacre of 1937. This massacre happened at the border of both countries when Dictator Trujillo gave the order for all people who were not able to pronounce perejil correctly will be murdered because that proves that they were in actuality Haitians. Amidst of all the terror many Dominicans themselves were killed since the difference between Haitians and Dominicans is not completely visible. This event is un-narratable for many reasons including the fact that people do not admit that it happened. If the massacre was openly talked about it would automatically bring upon more hostility between Dominicans and Haitians.
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Your post is very intriguing. The fact that after so many years a narrative can remain un-narratable is astonishing. What are the other reasons for it remaining un-narratable after generations have passed since Trujillo's regime?
ReplyDeleteThank you Ruthy. Actually a lot of scholars have come to the conclusion that the reason why it remains un-narratable throughout the years is because people do not want to remember. Dominicans tend to have a sort of denial, while Haitians do not want to remember.
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