LIFE AND WORKS OF RIZAL 9.

Josefa (panggoy)- an epileptic, died a spinster

Spinster- namatay na dalaga
R.A 1425- mandates the study of life, works and 10. Trinidad- died in a spinster and the last fam., to
writing of Rizal die and custodian of Mi Ultimo Adios.
 Signed on June 12, 1956 11. Soledad (choleng- best educated, married
 By President Magsaysay (man of the Pantaleon Quintero
masses)
Writing of RIZAL Jose- body was frail and sickly
 Noli Me Tangere At the age of 3- learned alphabet
 El Felibusterismo At the age of 5- could read and write
Claro M. Recto- proponent/author of Rizal Law
 The great dissenter Animals Pet of Rizal
Jose P. Laurel- created a compromised version Usman- Big black dog
 President that was shot outside a combat Alipato- pony (horse)
 He was become president during Japanese
period Sa Aking mga kabata
 Wrote by Rizal when he was 8 years old
Rizal in the 19th Century Context  Pointed out the nationalistic significance of
Polo Y Servicio- force labor Mother Tongue
Tibuto- tax
Discrimination-preference was given to Spaniards RIZAL EDUCATION
Frailocracy- hidden control of friars
 Coined by Marcelo H. Del Pilar
Lack of Representation in the Spanish Cortes-
Ventura De Los Reyes

ECONOMIC CONTEXT
Opening of Suez Canal- period of rapid economic
growth
Mother of Rizal Teodora- First teacher of Rizal
Jose Protacio Rizal Mercado Y Alonzo Realonda  Taught rizal the abc
June 19, 1861- Birthday of Rizal  Encouraged to wrie poems
December 30, 1986- Death of Rizal (7:03 pm)  Stimulated hers son’s imagination by telling
Calamba Laguna- birthplace many stories
Rizal was the 7th child El Amigo De Los Ninos- the children’s friend
Consummatum Est- last word of Rizal  Story book
Donya Lolay- scolded Jose for drawing on the pages
Father Rufino Collantes- baptized Rizal of the book
Rev. Pedro Casanas- Godfather The story of the moth and the flame- the tragic fate
of a young moth that was enchanted with the
RIZAL BIRTH beautiful flame and did not listen.
Memoirs of a student in Manila  Metaphor or rizal’s life
Our lady of peace and good voyage-antipolo shrine
 7 years old when rizal went to shrine with BINAN
his father  June 18, 1869
Cartilla- alphabet of Rizal  First formal schooling (primary educ)
 Rizal was only 9 years old
FAMILY AND CHILHOOD  Maestro Justiniano Aquino Cruz- strict
Francisco Engracio Rizal Mercado-father of Rizal disciplinarian
Teodora Alonso Quintos Realonda- mother of Rizal  Pedro- the bully

 Andres Salandanan- challenged him to arm-

wrestling match

In memory of my town( Un Recuerdo A Mi Pueblo)

1876
 It was written express his love and
appreciation for the place of Calamba

SIBLINGS OF RIZAL
1.Saturnina- married Manuel Timoteo Hidalgo
2. Paciano- only brother and a katipunero
3. Narcisa- supported Jose’s study abroad
4.Olympia- Married Silvestre Ubaldo
Segunda Katigbak- first love of Rizal and classmate
of Olympia
5. Lucia- Married Mariano Herbosa (died in cholera)
6.Maria- married Daniel Faustino Cruz
Josephine Bracken- wife of Rizal Dolche Estranghera Ateneo De Municipal
7. Jose  Excellent school for boys
8. Concepcion- died at the age of 3  Initially denied admission
  Was already late for registration
 He was admitted because of the
intervention of manuel xeres burgos
Bachiller En Artes-bachelor of arts degree
Sobresaliente- excellent

Francisco Paul De Sanchez- best professor

 Model of decency, soltitude and love for the
students
Jose Bech- a man w/ the mood swing
 He was bitch of a lunatic w/ sporadic sense
of humor
Ratio Studiorum- rigid discipline
 Character build
 Religious instruction

Rizal Journey Abroad

Universidad Central de Madrid

 On on Nov. 3, 1882, he enrolled in coursed:
Mi Primera Inspiracion, 1874- jose rizal poetic verses 1. Medicine-fair
shows his eternal love and appreciation of his 2. Philosophy and letters- w/ honours
mother  On June 1884- he was awarded w/ the
degree of Licentiate in Medicine
Rizal participate in the following  Dr. Miguel Morayta- freedom of sci. and the
 Gymnastic teacher should be protected
 Fencing Felix Hidalgo- the Christian virgins exposed to
 Sculpture- Romualdo de Jesus populace that gained silver medal
 Drawing and painting- don Agustin saez Brindis (toast)- speech of Rizal

University of Sto Tomas- philosophy and letters

 Enrolled on April 1897
 Study philosophy and letters
 He enrolled for 2 reasons
1. His father like it
2. He is unsure of what career to pursue
 After his 1st yr. he enrolled medicine

To the Philippine Youth (A La Juventud Filipina) Nov.

1879
 This was winning poem
 Entry to the literary contest held by the
Liceo Artisistico-Literario
 He won 1st place and received feathered
shaped and gold-ribbon decorated silver pen

His allegorical drama, El Consejo De Los Dioses- won

the 1st place
Miguel Cervanted- Spanish author of Don Quixote
 Received gold ring engraved with a bust of
Cervantes

GRAND TOUR OF EUROPE W/ VIOLA

1887-1888- rizal’s homecoming
August 1887- after 5 years returned to the phil.
And his life was in danger because of noli me
tangere
August 8,1887- he returned to calamba and
open medical clinic and his 1st patient was his
mother

Fr. Jose Rodriguez- claim that rizal was an

impious man, a heretic who hated religion and
spain.
Rizal second home coming from hongkong
rizal and her sister lucia returned to the phil
on June 1892.
La liga Filipina- founded by Rizal July 3,
1892
Dapitan Exile- from July 17-1892-july 31,
1966
 stated in a sworn written statement, from the
requirement of the provision contained in the
second part of the first paragraph of this
section; but not from taking the course
provided for in the first part of said paragraph.
• It shall be obligatory on all schools, colleges,
and universities to keep in their libraries an
adequate number of copies of the original
and unexpurgated editions of the Noli Me
Tangere and El Filibusterismo, as well as of
Rizal’s other works and biography.
• The Board of National Education shall
determine the adequacy of the number of
books, depending upon the enrollment of the
school, college, or university.

Historical Background and context in the

1950’s
• The tension is brought about by the issues on
the following:
Political unrest between Communism and
Democratic Ideology.
The growth of Communism in East Asia.
Hukbalahap rebellion in the Philippines.
Magsaysay create a wide-scale propaganda
program to educate the youth on the evils of
communism (Reyno, 2012)
In support, Senator Claro M. Recto created
Senate Bill 438 known as Rizal Bill.

Objectives of Rizal Bill

Claveria Decree of 1849 (change of surname) 1. To rededicate the lives of the youth to the
Realonda- Teodora Alonso Quintos idea of freedom and nationalism, for which our
Rizal-Francisco Mercado
hero lived and died;
THE SURNAME OF RIZAL 2. To pay tribute to our national hero for
Ricial- which means green of young growth devoting his life and works in shaping the
7/11- standy of Rizal in siblings Filipino character; an.
To gain an inspiring source of patriotism
Life and Works of Jose Rizal through the study of Rizal’s life, works and
writings.
RA 1425
“An act to include in the Curricula of All Public The Issues and Debates of RA 1425 in the
and Private schools, Colleges and Universities Context of 1950’s
courses on the life, works and writings of Jose Sen. Claro M. Recto authored the Rizal Bill
Rizal, particularly His Novel Noli Me Tangere Sen. Jose P. Laurel sponsored the Rizal Bill
and El Filibusterismo, Authorizing the printing It sparked the debate in senate that revolved
and Distribution Thereof, and For Other around the separation of church and state
Purposes”. issues. This is primarily focused on the
• Mandates the study of life, works and “unexpurgated edition” of novel.
writings of Rizal. The Catholic Bishops Conference in the
• The Board of National Education is hereby Philippines cited several violations of the
authorized and directed to adopt forthwith novels on the free exercise of religion that in
measures to implement and carry out the turn would seriously injure the Catholic faith
provisions of this Section. and its believers. The arguments they
• The Board shall promulgate rules and presented:
regulations providing for the exemption of They argued that the novels have passages
students for reasons of religious belief that negate the teachings of the Catholic
These passages violate the freedom of the Lack of Representation in the Spanish Cortes. It
Church was year 1811 that the Philippines were
They feel that it is their sacred duty to come represented by a 71-years old Filipino-Spanish
to the conclusion that these works fall under merchant named Ventura De los Reyes. His
Canon Law 1399 which establishes books that diligent representation was one reason why the
are forbidden. galleon trade was abolished for its reported
With these contentions, Senator Recto and abuses.
Laurel stood firm on their arguments:
Rizal novels should be read in every B. Economic Context
generation for the Filipinos to know the The second half of 19th century was a period
sufferings, ideals and sacrifices of the Filipino of rapid economic growth due to Industrial
people that led us to where we are today and Revolution.
in the future. The opening of Suez Canal brought several
Rizal novels would allow us to see ourselves; it advantages to the Philippines:
is through the works of Rizal which would show The distance of travel between Europe and
not only the strengths and virtues of the Philippines was significantly shortened.
Filipinos but also our defects and vices as It brought the country closer to Spain.
The only objective of the bill is to foster a Principalias were able to send their children to
better appreciation of our National Hero’s role universities in Europe.
in fighting for freedom against the Spaniards, The education gained by the ilustrados opened
not to go against any religion. their minds to the opposing conditions that are
happening in the colony (Philippines) and the
II. Rizal in the 19th Century Context mother country (Spain).

Just like what we have today, Rizal was also a Social Context
product of his time. He did not wake up one The rise of enlightenment period, where people
day and realized that he wanted to become a began to rely on human reason rather than
hero. His life’s choices were a response to the faith and religion.
successes and failures he experienced. The Rise of Middle-Class (Principalias). With the
19th century Philippines were not just about increasing demand for Abaca and other crops
people struggling against colonial rule; it was in Europe, there was a need for more Filipino to
about Filipinos, men and women alike, fighting cultivate lands. Manila became Free port in
against political oppression. 1834 primarily to European traders.
To know why Rizal fought for reforms, one must Spanish Government allowed Filipinos to rent
look into the political conditions of the 19th and cultivate lands. To achieve this more
century to understand the political struggles families had to engage in farming. Among
of the Filipinos. those principalia families was the family of
To know why Rizal fought against the Rizal.
Spaniards, one must assess the how the Despite of social development, agricultural
Spanish government exploited the Filipinos unrest continued to grow. Friars who owned the
through their economic policies. land exploited the tenants through flimsily
To determine why Rizal attacked the Friars in increasing land rentals and taxes.
his novels, one must understand the Social
Realities of the Filipinos during his time. Rizal as a Person
 Name: Jose Protacio Rizal
Political Context Mercado Y Alonzo Realonda
Spain was suffering from frequent Birthdate: June 19, 1861
constitutional and governmental changes that Birthplace: Calamba, Laguna
led to colonial instability Baptized by: Father Rufino Collantes
Maladministration in the delivery of justice. Godfather: Rev. Pedro Casañas
No equality before the law. Mga Sikat na Nobela:
Spanish penal code imposed heavier penalties  Noli Me Tangere
on Filipinos.  El Filibuterismo
Implementation of Polo Y Servicio and tribute.  Makamisa
Racial prejudice against native Filipinos
became prevalent. Mga hayop na ipinangalan kay Rizal:
Existence of Frailocracy or the “government  Draco Rizali - Lizard
rule of the friar”.  Apogonia Rizali - Beetle
  Rhacophorus Rizali – Frog Olimpia “Ypia”
Married to Silvestro Ubaldo, a telegraph
Family members: operator from Manila. § Jose loved to tease her;
 Father’s name: Francisco he described Ypia as stout sister.
Engracio Rizal Mercado Y Attended in La Concordia College.
Alejandra II She was the schoolmate of Jose’s first love,
Born as the youngest of 13 children of Cirila Segunda Katigbak.
Alejandro and Juan Mercado on May 18, 1818
in Biñan, Laguna. He was from the fourth Lucia “Lucia”
generation of Chinese immigrant named Married to Mariano Herbosa and they had five
Domingo Lamco. children.
School attended: Colegio de San Jose in Mariano died in 1889 Cholera Epidemic, but
Manila. he was denied a Christian burial. This was due
Degree: Philosophy and Latin to the fact that he was Jose Rizal’s brother-in-
He was elected in Calamba as Cabeza De law.
Barangay  In response Jose Rizal wrote the
Una Profanacion.
Mother’s name: Teodora Alonso Realonda  She passed away in 1919.
Y Quintos
Born as the second child of Lorenzo Alonso Maria “Biang”
and Brigida De quintos on November 9, Married Daniel Faustino Cruz and they had 5
1827 in Manila. children
School attended: College of Sta. Rosa One of Maria’s children, Mauricio Cruz, became
Rizal described her as “a woman of higher one of the students of Rizal in Dapitan.
culture” She was the recipient of many of Rizal’s letter.
She was married to Don Francisco on June 28, Maria passed away in 1945.
1848.
Jose “Pepe”
Siblings of Jose Rizal: The seventh child of Don Kiko and Doña Lolay.
Saturnina “Neneng” Known on his pen name Laonglaan,
Oldest of the siblings Dimasalang at Agno
Attended La Concordia College in Manila Married to Josephine Bracken and had 1
Married to Manuel Hidalgo of Tanuan Batangas child.
In 1909, she published Pascual Poblete’s Died on December 30, 1898 at the age of
Tagalog translation of Noli Me Tangere. 35
 She died on 1913, at the age of Pepe derived from Saint Joseph P.P. (pater
63. putativus in latin) ‘P’ is pronounced ‘peh’ in
Paciano “Ciano” Spanish. That’s why Jose was called as Pepe.
 Only brother
Jose referred to him as “Uto” Concepcion “Concha”
Attended Collegio de SaJose in Manila Died at the age of three (3)
He sent a monthly allowance of 50 pesos to Cause of death: sickness
Jose Rizal Rizal’s first sorrow
He became a Military Commander of Jose played with her and from her he learned
Katipunan. § He married Severina Decena and the sweetness of a sisterly love.
they had 2 children.
 He died of Tuberculosis at the
age of 79 Josefa “Panggoy”
Narcisa “Sisa” She suffered in epilepsy
She supported her Brother Jose’s studies She joined and was an active member of the
abroad. Katipunan.
She could narrate all of the poems of Jose Rizal Unmarried and lived with sister Trinidad until
§ Married to Antonio Lopez, a teacher and death.
musician. She died in 1945.
She relentlessly searched for the grave of Rizal
in Paco Cemetry and after 2 days she found it Trinidad “Trining”
and marked the grave with the initials R.P.J. Known as the custodian of Mi Ultimo Adios
She also joined Katipunan when Jose died
Remained single and share a home with her
sister Josefa IV. Education of Rizal
She died in 1951, having outlived all of her
siblings
1. Calamba
Doña Teodora – First Teacher
Soledad “Choleng”
Taught Jose Rizal the ABC’s
Youngest of the Rizal’s siblings
Stimulated her son’s imagination by telling
Married Pantaleon Quintero and had 5 children
many stories § Encouraged to write poems
Most educated among rizal’s sister
She was an Educator
Uncle of Rizal – Influences
She passed away in 1929
1. Tio Jose Alberto - cultivate his artistic ability
2. Tio Manuel - physical exercises
Surname of Rizal
3. Tio Gregorio - intensified avidness to read
CLAVERIA DECREE OF 1849
good books
FRANCISCO MERCADO = RIZAL
The Private Tutors
TEODORA ALONSO QUINTOS = REALONDA
1. Maestro Celestino – was Jose’s first private
Originally “Ricial” which means “the green of
tutor.
young growth”
2. Maestro Lucas Padua - was the second
private tutor.
Rizal Birth
3. Leon Monroy – Tutor in Spanish and Latin. He
Rizal wrote in his diary, Memoirs of a Student Manila," that
was a classmate of Don Francisco.
his mother had a difficult time giving birth to him. It is
said that Dona Teodora made a pact with
Antipolo's Patroness, Our Lady of Peace and 2. Biñan
Good Voyage, that she would send the child First formal Schooling
she was carrying on a pilgrimage to her shrine June 1869 § Rizal was only 9 years old
once she had passed through the difficult Maestro Justiniano Aquino Cruz – Strict
birthing process. The baby was saved. Dona disciplinarian.
Teodora kept her promise. She sent her seven-
Pedro – the bully.
year-old son on a journey from their hometown
Andres Salandanan – challenged him to arm-
of Calamba to Antipolo, which was then part of
the province of Morong. Don Francisco wrestling match.
Mercado, the young Rizal's father,  During Rizal’s early education, two
accompanied him. disheartening events drew his attention
and disturbed him.
Childhood
 Jose – Body was frail and The imprisonment of Doña Teodora
sickly. Arrested for alleged attempt to poison her
 At the age of 3 – Learned sister-in-law.
Alphabet She was around 45 years old
 At the age of 5 – Could read Walk 50 km around Laguna • Imprisoned for 2
and write. years without trial
 In Memory of My Town – a The Death of GomBurZa
poem about his love for his 200 workers staged a mutiny led by Fernando
hometown. La Madrid
Mariano Gomez – Bacoor Priest
Animal Pet of Rizal Jose Burgos – Manila Priest
 Usman – Big black dog Jacinto Zamora – Marikina Priest
 Alipato – Pony Ateneo De Municipal
Excellent School for boys
The Story Of The Moth Bachelor Of Art Degree - Sobresaliente
 Amigo De los Nios – The Initially denied admission:
Children’s Friend, a story 1. Was already late for registration
book. 2. He was frail and sickly.
 Donya Lolay scolded Jose for He was admitted because of the intervention
drawing on the pages of the of Manuel Xeres Burgos.
story book. To encourage healthy competition, classes in
 She then read him a story in Ateneo were divided into two groups:
it to teach him the value of 1. Roman empire
obedience to his parents.
2. Carthaginian empire Individual competitions Huckleberry Finn (1884), and Edmond
were used to win these honors, in which one Rostand's Cyrano de Bergerac (1897),
had to catch one’s opponent in error three Other works published by Rizal:
times. When an individual from one empire Abd-el-Azis y Mahoma (1879)
was caught in error by one from the opposing Junto al Pasig (1880) Zarzuela performed by
empire, a point was awarded to the latter. As a Ateneans.
newcomer, Jose was placed at the back of the A Filipinas (1880) – a sonnet § Al M.R.P. Pablo
class at first, but he was quickly promoted and Ramon (1881) – a poem in tribute to Ateneo’s
continued to be promoted until, at the end of rector.
one month, he had attained the rank of
Emperor. RIZAL STOP ATTENDING CLASS on 1882
Reasons:
JOSE BECH - a man with mood swing. He was • The Dominican Professor were
a bit of a lunatic with a sporadic sense of hostile to him
humor. • The Spaniards discriminated
Filipinos based on their race.
FRANCISCO DE PAULA SANCHEZ - best • The teaching method was
professor, a model of decency, solitude and antiquated and oppressive
love for the student. Rizal also participate in • He did not received high
the following: scholastic honors as a result of
Gymnastics his professors’ attitude.
Fencing
Sculpture – Romualdo de Jesus • 5. Universidad Central de Madrid
Drawing and painting – Don Agustin Saez • On Nov 3, 1882, he enrolled
• Books encountered: in coursed:
The Count of Monte Cristo – first foreign book • Medicine – Fair
read by Rizal. • Philosophy and Letters – with
Travels in the Philippines – book which had honours.
greatest influence upon the young man’s On June 1884 he was awarded
career. with the Degree of Licentiate in
Medicine –
4. University of Sto. Tomas • Dr. Miguel Morayta – “freedom
Enrolled on April 1877 of Science and the teacher
Nearly 16 y/o should be protected”
Study Philosophy and Letters • 6. Other Places and Universities
He enrolled for 2 reasons: attended by Rizal for
His father like it Seminar/training/part-time job.
He is unsure of what career to pursue
After his first year, he enrolled to medicine.
He pursued medicine for the following reasons:
To cure his mother’s failing eyesight
Fr. Pablo Ramon recommended medicine
Land Surveyor and Assessors Degree –
Ateneo. V. Rizal as a Person
In 1879, he joined in Artistico-Literario and
submitted his poem A La Juventud Filipina. He
won First Place and received feathered shaped
and gold-ribbon- decorated silver pen.
His allegorical drama, El Consejo De Los
Dioses, won for First Place.
He received gold ring engraved with a bust of
Cervantes.
Cervantes, Spanish author of Don Quixote.
The book had a major influence on the literary
community, as evidenced by direct references
in Alexandre Dumas' The Three Musketeers
(1844), Mark Twain's Adventures of
 VII. Membership in Organization
VI. The Lovers of Rizal
1. Segunda Puppy Love. From Lipa, Organiza Country Desc
Katigbak Batanggas. First Love. tion riptio
Engaged to Manuel Luz. n
Rizal Comapañ Philippines Secret society
referred to her as “Miss L” erismo of Filipino
“Fair with seductive and students in
attractive eyes” UST
2. Leonor Tall girl from Pagsanjan. (Companions
Valenzuela Known as “Orang”. He of Jehu)
wrote love letters in Acacia Spain He joined for
invisible Masonic assistance of
ink. Lodge free
3. Leonor “Taimis”, Cousin from masonry in
Rivera Camiling, Tarlac. Antonio his fight
Rivera’s “Casa against
Tomasina”.VXV friars. Rizal
Longest love of Rizal. used the
Inspiration for Maria Clara. penname
She was married to Henry Dimasalang
Kipping Under the
4. Consuelo Daughter of Civil Governor. Germany
Berlin patronage of
Ortiga Had a short affair with Rizal Ethnologica the famous
Engaged pa si Rizal l pathologist
kay Leonor Rivera at that Society and Rudolf Virchow
time Type siya ni Eduardo the Berlin he was inducted
De Lete, friend ni Rizal Anthropolo in Berlin as a
5. Seiko Usui Rizal called her as “O gical member of the
SeiSan”. They shared Society Berlin
passion on Arts Anak ng Ethnological
Samurai, improved Society and the
Nihonggo of Rizal. Help Rizal Berlin
on Japanese Painting and Anthropological
Rizal 45 days in Japan was Society
one of the happiest periods Circulo Spain Founded by
of his life. Hispano Filipino and
6. Gertrude “Gettie” Daughter of Filipino Spaniards who are
Beckett Landlord in London. She has pushing for
blue eyes and brown hair. government
They had Short relationship. reform
7. Nellie An emotional rebound. Kidlat Club France The Kidlat Club
Boustead Reason for failed marriage was purely a
proposal: Nellie demanded social club of
that he give up his Catholic temporary
faith and convert to nature.
Protestantism and Indios France The members
Nelly'smother did not Bravos pledged to excel
approve of Rizal. in intellectual and
8. Josephine “Common LawWife” 18 physical
Bracken years old petite Irish girl prowess in order
Adopted daughter of George to win the
Taufer from Hong Kong Give admiration of the
birth prematurely to a Spaniards.
stillborn baby. They had Sociedad France (Redencion de los
son named “Francisco”, only R.D.L.M Malayos) Aim was
lived for threehours. the propagation of
all knowledge in
 the Philippines • It has: Contains:
Internation France Though a self • Freshness • Bitterness
al recognized • Color • Hatred
Association convention, it was • Humor • Pain
of accredited and • Lightness • Violence
Filipinologis recognized by the • Wit • • Sorrow
ts French government
leading to its Noli Me Tangere
dissolution in August
1889. Description
Propaganda Spain Peaceful crusade Characters
Movement for reform, notable Crisostomo He is a Filipino who
members are Ibarra studied in Europe for 7
Graciano Lopez years and the son of Don
Jaena, Marcelo H. Rafael Ibarra. He is Maria
Del Pilar and Rizal Clara’s sweetheart and
La Liga Philippi It was a civic love interest
Filipina nes organization Elias He is Ibarra’s mysterious
founded on July 3, friend. He is a master
1892 in Manila boater who helps
Philippines. It was Ibarra to escape; he is
conceived in Hong also a fugitive.
Kong. Maria Clara He is Ibarra’s sweetheart
and the beautiful
VIII. Comparative Analysis of Noli Me daughter of Capitan
tangere and El Filibusterismo Tiago. She is the
illegitimate daughter of
El Father Damaso and Pia
Noli Me Filibusterismo Alba.
Tangere Father Damaso Full name as Damaso
• Published Published date: Sept Vedolagas; the
date: March 18, 1891 Franciscan friars and
21, 1887 Maria Clara’s biological
• Berlin, Gent, Belgium father
Germany Padre Salvi Full name: Bernardo
• SOCIAL REIGN OF THE Salvi, He is in love with
CANCER GREED Maria Clara.
• Touch Me Not Capitan Tiago Full name: Don Santiago
(John 20:13-17) De los Santos
• Dedicated to • Dedicated to Captain General Most powerful official in
Fatherland GOMBURZA the Philippines, a hater of
• Inspired on Inspired on The secular priests
Uncle Tom’s Count of Monte and corrupt officials; and
Cabin By Cristo a friend of Ibarra.
Harriet by Alexandre Dumas
Beecher Stowe El Filibusterismo
•MAXIMO • VALENTIN
VIOLA - VENTURA - SAVIOUR Characters Description
SAVIOUR OF OF EL FILI Simoun He is Crisostomo Ibarra
NOLI who reincarnated as a
• 64 Chapters 38 Chapters wealthy jeweler.
• Romantic Political Novel Isagana He is poet and Basilio’s
Novel bestfriend; portrayed as
• “Work of the “Work of the Head emotional and
Heart” reactive; Paulita Gomez
• Book of Book of thought boyfriend before being
Feeling dumped for student
 Juanito Pelaez Filipino and (2) it was
Tiburcio De Henpecked husband of the foremost literary
Espadaña Dona Victoria piece to display the
Ben Zayb Spanish journalist who nationalistic belief that
wrote only articles about Filipinos were the “fair
the Filipino hope of the Fatherland”
Padre Camorra Parish Priest of Tiani
Basilio Medical student in the THE FLOWERS Expresses prayer for the
novel famous for his OF HEIDELBERG wellbeing of his native
successful cures and April 1886 land.
extra ordinary treatment. MY RETREAT In the poem, he gave a
Padre Florentino Priest with sad and (Mi Retiro, narrative account of his
serious features perhaps 1895) peaceful life while
tried by deep moral exiled in Dapitan--where
suffering he lived a well-rounded
life as a farmer,
IX. Poem of Rizal teacher, and a merchant
Poem Description
TO MY FELLOW (Sa Aking Mga X. Essays of Rizal
CHILDREN Kababata, 1869) It • “El Amor Patrio” (The Love of Country)
was believed to be the • “A La Defensa” (To La Defensa)
national • “Una Profanacion” (A Desecration/A
hero’s first written Profanation)
Tagalog poem at the • “Llanto Y Risas” (Tears and Laughter)
age of eight. • “Filipinas Dentro De Cien Anos” (The
MY FIRST (Mi Primera Philippines within One Hundred Years)
INSPIRATION Inspiracion, 1874) Jose • Sobre La Nueva Ortografia De La Lengua
Rizal’s poetic verses Tagala” (On The New Orthography of The
show his Tagalog Language)
eternal love and • “Sobre La Indolencia De Los Filipinas” (The
appreciation for his Indolence of the Filipinos)
mother. This is somehow • To The Young Women of Malolos”
his
way of paying tribute to XI. Rizal in Dapitan
all the efforts of her dear  From July 17, 1892 to July 31,
mother. 1896
FELICITATION (Felicitacion, 1875)  a period of four years and 13
The 14 year old Rizal days –Jose Rizal lived the life of
wrote this poem to a political exile in Dapitan, the
congratulate his brother- northern Mindanao which
in-law, Antonio Lopez today is part of the province of
(husband of his Zamboanga del Norte, near
sister Narcisa), on Dipolog
Saint’s day.  An accomplished young life.
IN MEMORY OF (Un Recuerdo A Mi Jose Rizal was 31 years by the
MY TOWN Pueblo, 1876) The time he was put by the
poem was written to Spanish colonial authorities
express his love and into exile. At that age, he had
appreciation for the essentially accomplished
place where he grew up. most of the works for which
TO THE It is said to be a classical he would be martyred as a
PHILIPPINE piece of Philippine hero.
YOUTH (A la literature for reasons  Achievements of Rizal in
Juventud that (1) Spanish literary Dapitan
Filipina, authorities recognize it  Established community school for
November as an Filipina, November boys
1879) 1879) impressive poem  Invented wooden machine for
written in Spanish by a making bricks
  Engaged in farming and commerce
 Practice medicine
 Created a large relief map of
Mindanao
 Created a water system
 Gather specimen of flowers, insects,
shell and reptiles
 Conducted scientific research
 Established Cooperative Association
of Dapitan Farmers
 Invented Sulpukan – wooden
cigarette lighter

XII. Trial and Execution

 Lt. Luis Taviel De Andrade – Rizals’
Lawyer
 He was imprisoned in Fort Santiago.
 Military Court – trial took place on
Dec 26, 1898
 Gov. Gen Camilo De Polavieja –
signed the decision of the court
martial to execute Rizal on 7:00 AM,
Dec 30, 1898 at Bagumbayan.
 On the charged of Rebellion.
 Buried in Paco, Cemetery.