Ovid begins to change Dellarobia's long-rooted ideals of that this phenomenon and environmental changes are of God's divine workings, making her see the reality of climate change through scientific lens. The two become increasingly close as they work together collecting and analyzing data of the butterflies, and they become attracted to each other. Ovid warns Dellarobia that the butterflies might not last long in this new environment and would likely not survive the harsh Tennessee winter ahead.
People have mixed feelings, for many believe it is a vision from God, but Bear is still determined to destroy the area.ĭellarobia is visited by news reporters and media stations, but also a scientist named Ovid Byron, who is a long-term studier of the monarch butterflies, and sees their sudden migration as an ominous sign that signifies their pattern being disturbed by global climate change. The next day, Dellarobia's husband, Cub, testifies to the Church about the sight, and the community decides how to deal with it. When she and her family hike up, they discover a stunning sight: a million monarch butterflies covering the trees and scenery. However, when she is hiking to meet the repairman, she sees a huge orange blur in the sky (unknown to her, a huge migration of monarch butterflies) which causes her to turn back, thinking it is God's sign of disapproval.ĭellarobia's father-in-law, Bear, wants to clear the mountain of trees where Dellarobia saw the phenomenon for monetary purposes, but she urges them to wait before doing so and investigate first. One day, she decides to have an affair with a young telephone repairman. At 28 years old, Dellarobia feels trapped in her boring, unfulfilling marriage, as well as her familial duties. The book follows Dellarobia Turnbow, a woman born and raised in Tennessee.
Written by Sabiba Tasnim Sultana, Veronica Jack, Mohd Saeed, Varsha G and other people who wish to remain anonymous We are thankful for their contributions and encourage you to make your own. These notes were contributed by members of the GradeSaver community.
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