Are Dede, Mama, and Papa considered heroes in the revolution in In the Time of the Butterflies?

It is clear from the novel that these three characters are
definitely not viewed as heroes in the same way as the three sisters who are killed for the
revolutionary cause they are working to support. Dede was definite in her decision not to
participate in subversive activities and the sisters' parents likewise were not involved in the
revolutionary movement. After the brutal assassination of the three sisters, the emotion and
support that is unleashed is focussed on the survivors, but at the same time surviving does not
make them heroes of the movement, and they must work very hard to look after all of the nephews
and neices that are left over and need care, compassion and love.