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El Filibusterismo Flashcards

Characters and Brief Background of El Filibusterismo

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Experienced sailor attentive to his duties.

Represents a cautious approach, highlighting discipline and vigilance

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Old Sailor

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Extravagant, tries to “Europeanize” herself; tolerated due to her beautiful niece, Paulita Gomez

Symbolizes colonial mentality and social pretense

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Doña Victorina

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Journalist with friar-like appearance, opportunistic

Represents the colonial press, often sensationalist, and flatterer to gain favor

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Ben-Zayb

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Young friar with a strong personality; artilleryman-like appearance.

Arrogant and authoritative but relies on social respect

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Padre Camorra

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Thin Franciscan friar, mediator in discussions

Balances authority and adapting to change; often torn between conservatism and progressive ideas

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Padre Salvi

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Jeweler with white hair, black beard, blue goggles; hints at revolutionary ambitions

A mysterious figure advocating for radical change; secretly Crisostomo Ibarra

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Simoun

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Liberal who opposes Simoun’s ideas

Symbolizes elitism and the hypocrisy of “liberal” elite disconnected from society’s struggles

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Don Custodio

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Dominican friar, conflicted

Represents clergy caught between tradition and the rise of revolutionary ideas

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Padre Sibyla

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Medical student, lost family and friends, hesitant about revenge

Struggles with his identity and sense of justice, torn between passive resistance and revolutionary action

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Basilio

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Young poet and friend of Basilio, idealistic

Passionate about social change and education, reflecting youthful ambition and sensitivity

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Isagani

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Wealthy, nostalgic about classical education

Represents the old class clinging to past traditions; critical of contemporary issues

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Capitan Basilio

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Noble priest and uncle of Isagani

Embodies moral integrity, a contrast to corrupt clergy

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Padre Florentino

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Elderly woodcutter, father of Cabesang Tales

Symbolizes generational suffering and resilience in the face of social injustices

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Tandang Selo

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Son of Tandang Selo, village head, fights for land rights

Represents the peasant struggle and the fight against exploitation by landowners, including friars

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Cabesang Tales

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Daughter of Cabesang Tales, deeply affected by family struggles

Reflects the emotional toll of social and economic hardships, especially in rural areas

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Juli

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Son of Cabesang Tales, conscripted to the Civil Guard

Illustrates the sacrifice forced upon rural families by colonial powers

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Tano

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Manages land for the friars, demands higher rents

Symbolizes exploitative colonial policies and the oppression of local farmers

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Friar Administrator

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Rule in favor of friars in land disputes

Represent the corrupted justice system that favors colonial interests

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Judges

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Attempts to pressure Cabesang Tales to accept friar demands

Embodies the colonial government’s collaboration with the friars

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Governor M.

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Bandits who capture Cabesang Tales for ransom

Reflect the lawlessness and social desperation in rural areas

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Tulisanes

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Neighbor of Cabesang Tales who helps his family

Shows solidarity among the oppressed, especially within local communities

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Sister Bali

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Deceased, pivotal in shaping Basilio’s sense of justice

Her death fuels Basilio’s resentment towards colonial injustice

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Basilio’s Mother

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Victim of violence, murdered

Motivates Basilio’s inner conflict and anger towards the social order

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Basilio’s Brother

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Basilio’s benefactor, symbolizes oppressive authority

Represents societal order and Basilio’s conflicted dependence on it

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Capitan Tiago

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American magician with “Imuthis” talking head

Represents enlightenment and critique of colonial injustice through his symbolic magic act

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Mr. Leeds

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Spanish friar with a complacent attitude

Exemplifies the complacency and resistance to change among the clergy

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Padre Irene

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Bridegroom beside Paulita Gomez, groom of a prestigious wedding

Represents the privileged elite, indifferent to social issues

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Juanito Pelaez

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The beautiful bride and former love interest of Isagani

A symbol of the allure of status and social acceptance

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Paulita Gomez

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Juanito’s father, hosts a lavish wedding party

Symbolizes the pride and ambition of the affluent, indifferent to social issues

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Don Timoteo Pelaez

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Coachman who drives Simoun’s carriage

Connects the characters across different locations; symbolizes the common man in the shadows of history

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Sinong

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Timid Spaniard fleeing his wife Doña Victorina

Represents subservience and helplessness, in contrast to his wife’s aggressive colonial aspirations

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Don Tiburcio de Espadaña

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Civil Guard officer who warns Padre Florentino of impending arrest

Represents colonial law enforcement and their suspicion towards revolutionaries

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Lieutenant Perez

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Spanish character indifferent to the Philippines’ societal issues

Embodies apathy among certain colonizers

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Camaroncocido

34
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Rizal began writing El FIlibusterismo in ________ and completed it around _________

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London
May 1891

35
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Due to financial difficulties, he moved from Paris __________

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Brussels and eventually went to Ghent

36
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El Filibusterismo is shorter novel only __________ chapters

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39

37
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Set ___ years after the Noli Me Tangere

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13

38
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El Filibusterismo suggests that Filipinos must be worthy of independence and liberty
Revolution requires:

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Unity
Self-worth

39
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Father Florentino expresses Rizal’s belief that liberty must be earned through

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Intelligence
Dignity
Justice

40
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Father Florentino emphasizes that the Filipino people should aim for ___________ and ________

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self-improvement
national unity

41
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It shaped Rizal’s views on the Spanish colonial regime

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Calamba incident

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