Module 6 Flashcards
What was the pen name of Rizal when he wrote his own memoirs of his experiences as a student from Binan to Manila in 1872?
P. Jacinto
These are literary works that highlight the life of certain individuals.
Biography
Rizal wrote his memoirs from __________, composed of __ chapters spanning his childhood to his days as a student in Manila.
- 1872 to 1881
- 8
A full translation of the document was made by the____________________________ and is available in various sources including books and online websites.
Jose Rizal National Centennial Commission
It highlights Rizal’s childhood in Calamba providing a personal description of the place including their house and their lifestyle. The death of Concha, (Rizal’s sister) for whom Rizal shed his first tears was highlighted.
Chapter 1
What was highlighted in Chapter 1 of Rizal’s biography?
Rizal’s childhood in Calamba providing a personal description of the place including their house and their lifestyle and the Death of Concha
It documented Rizal’s first time away from home when he was sent to study in Binan, Laguna, as well as his daily routines as a student. This chapter is full of Rizal’s longing for his family and his hometown.
Chapter 2
What was highlighted in Chapter 2?
Rizal’s first time away from home when he was sent to study in Binan, Laguna as well as his daily routines as a student.
It highlights Rizal’s memories of the events that transpired between the years 1871 and 1872 particularly his mother’s case. This event really devastated Rizal since his mother was taken away and imprisoned, leaving them without guidance.
Chapter 3
What was highlighted in Chapter 3 of Rizal’s biography?
Rizal’s memories of the events that transpired between the years 1871 and 1872 particularly his mother’s case. This event really devastated Rizal since his mother was taken away and imprisoned, leaving them without guidance.
In this chapter, Rizal recounts his time as a student in Manila especially at the Ateneo de Municipal. In here, he states the different rules implemented by Ateneo to ensure the competitiveness of its students, as well as the different books that he read, which influenced his own writing. An example is Alexanre Dumas’ The Count of Monte Cristo that became influential to his writing of El Filibusterismo.
Chapter 4 and 5
What was highlighted in Chapter 4 and 5?
Rizal recounts his time as a student in Manila especially at the Ateneo de Municipal. In here, he states the different rules implemented by Ateneo to ensure the competitiveness of its students, as well as the different books that he read, which influenced his own writing. An example is Alexanre Dumas’ The Count of Monte Cristo that became influential to his writing of El Filibusterismo.
This chapter was dedicated to Segunda Katigbak, Rizal’s first love.
Chapter 6
What was highlighted in Chapter 6?
Rizal’s first love which is Segunda Katigbak
How did Rizal remember his first love?
He remembers this period of his life with bitterness. They were both young and Segunda was already engaged to someone else when they met.
