El Fili Flashcards
How many versions did Rizal’s “Fili” go through between March and June 1891?
Four
What are some reasons for the revisions of “Fili” during this period?
Personal crisis due to land eviction and Leonor Rivera’s wedding
What is recommended approach for reading “Fili” despite its occasional slow pace?
Slowly and meditatively
How many chapters are provided in the short list for short courses?
Four
What is the significance of the long list provided for “Fili”?
In-depth courses
Which chapters are included in the short list for short courses?
Chapter 4 (“Cabesang Tales”), Chapter 7 (“Simoun”), Chapter 33 (“The Last Argument”), Chapter 39 [Untitled]
Which chapters are included in the long list for in-depth courses?
Chapter 12 (“Plácido Penitente”), Chapter 14 (“In the House of the Students”), Chapter 15 (“Señor Pasta”), Chapter 19 (“The Fuse”), Chapter 26 (“Pasquinades”), Chapter 28 (“Tatakut”), Chapter 30 (“Juli”)
Who is “The Fili” dedicated to?
Fathers Gomez, Burgos, and Zamora
What was Rizal’s original plan for the dedication of “The Fili”?
Filipino people and government
What does the term “filibusterismo” mean in the context of Spanish rule in the Philippines?
Subversion
What is suggested by the new dedication of “The Fili”?
The evil Rizal fights is the friars’ accusations against the priests, not revolution itself
According to the epigraph by Blumentritt, who are the real “filibusteros”?
Spanish authorities
How many groups of Spaniards did Blumentritt identify?
Three
What does the first group of Spaniards believe about the European race and Filipinos?
European race is superior and Filipinos should be grateful
Which group of Spaniards pushes Filipinos towards rebellion through their actions?
The friars (first group) and bureaucrats (third group)