Brindis speech Flashcards
Date:
Location:
Occasion:
June 25, 1889
Madrid, Spain
A banquet held in honor of Dr. Jose Rizal by the Filipino community in Madrid
Audience:
Historical context:
Diverse gathering of Filipinos, Spaniards, and other Europeans
Late 19th-century Philippines, marked by Spanish colonial rule and social injustices
Rizal stresses the reason of their gathering – which is to indicate an achievement which enlightened what really is a dark society such as that which the painting of Luna shows. He likewise commends Hidalgo for shedding light to the various parts of the world and that he truly respects them. Rizal states that change shall take place through a figure of speech such as the “illustrious achievements of [PHILIPPINES’] children are no longer consummated within the home
Rizal stresses the reason of their gathering – which is to indicate an achievement which enlightened what really is a dark society such as that which the painting of Luna shows. He likewise commends Hidalgo for shedding light to the various parts of the world and that he truly respects them. Rizal states that change shall take place through a figure of speech such as the “illustrious achievements of [PHILIPPINES’] children are no longer consummated within the home
then as he talks regarding the Spolarium, he claims that the canvas “________” amidst the shadow and darkness. The shadow portrays the ________, ________, ________, and mystery going on as orphans faced their fat
“is not mute”
“slavery, oppression, horror”
Nag-umpisa si Rizal ng kanyang pagsasalita sa pamamagitan ng pagkilala sa mga nagawang pagkilala sa sining ng mga Filipino na sina Juan Luna at Félix Hidalgo. Pinuri niya ang kanilang talento at ang karangalang ibinigay nila sa Pilipinas sa pamamagitan ng kanilang kahusayan sa sining.
Pagbibigay pansin sa Talentong Pilipino
Ipinahayag ni Rizal ang malalim na damdaming pagmamalaki sa kultura at pamana ng mga Pilipino. Binigyang-diin niya na ang mga Pilipino ay maaaring magtagumpay sa iba’t ibang larangan, kabilang na ang sining, at hindi sila mas mababa kaysa sa ibang bansa.
Pagmamalaki sa Pamana ng Pilipino
Tinatalakay ni Rizal ang isyu ng pambansang pagkakakilanlan at kung paano mali ang pang-unawa at paglalarawan sa Pilipinas. Binigyang-diin niya na madalas hindi nauunawaan ang tunay na karakter at kakayahan ng mga Pilipino.
Pambansang Pagkakakilanlan
Habang ipinagdiriwang ang mga tagumpay nina Luna at Hidalgo, ginamit ni Rizal ang pagkakataon upang maikiling panawagan ang pangangailangan para sa mga reporma sa Pilipinas. Binigyang-diin niya ang kahalagahan ng edukasyon at pag-unlad para sa mga Pilipino. Naniniwala si Rizal na sa pamamagitan ng edukasyon at kaalaman, maaaring magkaroon ng kalayaan ang Pilipinas at mapabuti ang kalagayan nito sa ilalim ng kolonyal na pamahalaang Espanyol.
Panawagan para sa Reporma
Kinikilala ni Rizal ang kahalagahan ng komunidad ng mga Filipino na nasa ibang bansa sa pagtataguyod ng adhikaing reporma at pagpapalaganap ng kamalayan ukol sa Pilipinas sa Europa. Hinikayat niya ang pagkakaisa ng mga Filipino sa ibang bansa upang ipaglaban ang pagbabago.
Papel ng mga Pilipino sa Ibang bansa
What is the main reason for making the speech?
- Rizal used this occasion to express his admiration for their talent and highlight their success as evidenceof the artistic prowess of Filipinos
- Rizal used his platform to critique the Spanish government’s neglect of Filipino artists, highlighting the challenges they faced in a colonial society.
- Rizal strategically delivered his message in front of this influential audience to garner support for his cause andshedlight on the struggles faced by Filipino artists under colonial rule
underscores the significance of understanding this context to appreciate Rizal’s intent and message in the speech
Ambeth R. Ocampo
The Brindis speech delivered by Dr. Jose Rizal in 1889 remains significant today as it serves as a powerful reminder of the importance of addressing injustice and advocating for social reform. Rizal’s call for unity, education, and progress, delivered during a banquet in Madrid, Spain, left a profound impact on its audience and contemporaries.
The Brindis speech delivered by Dr. Jose Rizal in 1889 remains significant today as it serves as a powerful reminder of the importance of addressing injustice and advocating for social reform. Rizal’s call for unity, education, and progress, delivered during a banquet in Madrid, Spain, left a profound impact on its audience and contemporaries.
