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when my sisters and i cared too much about our appearance, my mother would tell us how trujillos vanity knew no bounds. how in order to appear taller, his shoes were specially made abroad with built - in heels that added inches to his height. how plumes for his napoleonic hats were purchased in paris and shipped in vacuum - packed boxes to the island. how his uniforms were trimmed with tassels and gold epaulettes and red sashes, pinned with his medals, crisscrossing his chest. how he costumed himself in dress uniforms and ceremonial hats and white gloves—all of this in a tropical country where men wore guayaberas in lieu of suit jackets, short - sleeved shirts worn untucked so the body could be ventilated. my mother could go on and on. - a genetics of justice, julia alvarez
what is a central idea in this passage?
trujillo was a dictator whose cruelty knew no bounds
trujillo was extremely concerned about his appearance
trujillo dressed in a manner that was typical for the tropics.
trujillo was revered in the authors family and seen as a hero

Explanation:

The passage focuses on details of Trujillo's efforts regarding his appearance like special - made shoes, imported plumes, and elaborate uniforms. It does not emphasize his cruelty, typical tropical dress, or his status as a hero in the author's family.

Answer:

Trujillo was extremely concerned about his appearance