Noli Flashcards
means “Touch Me Not” by Latin phrase
Noli Me tangere
Noli me Tangere translation in English means
The Social Cancer
Rizal’s Inpiration to Noli Me Tangere
Harriet Beecher Stowe’s Uncle’s Cabin
When rizal proposed to his compatriots to write a novel about philippines?
January 2, 1884
when rizal finished the half of noli?
end of 1884
Where Rizal complete his study in 1885, and after that he went to paris?
Universidad Central De Madrid
Who lend Rizal a money on publication of Noli Me tangere?
Maximo Viola
What chapter did rizal removed in Noli Me tangere?
Chapter 25, Elias at Salome
When was the Noli was finally finished and ready for printing?
Feb. 21, 1887
What publication give rizal lowest charge of 300 pesos for 2000 copies?
Berliner Buchdruckrei-Action-Gesselchat
How many days given to rizal to secure of passport to avoid deportation?
4 days
When was Noli Me tangere came of the press?
March 21, 1887
What rizal gave to maximo viola?
galley proofs rolled around the pen he used in writing the novel and complimentary copy
- represents the oppression of his countrymen at the hands of the Spanish tyranny.
lower triangle
Represents life situations of rizal’s time
upper triangle
representation for priests using religion in a dirty way.
man in a cassock with hairy feet
Symbolizes the power of the friars. It is placed on the base of the triangle (foundation) because without friars, the Filipinos cannot stand on their own.
feet
It represents wealth. It is also the footprints left by friars in teaching Catholicism
shoes
It symbolizes the Legend of the Wolf - the wolf shape shifts just like how friars hide their true nature and character.
Hairy legs
represents the arrogance of those who are in authority.
helmet of guardia civil
symbolizes the cruelties of the Spaniards
flogs and whips
This is used by devotees in the colonial church to inflict pain on themselves because they believe it cleanses them of their sins.
whip
Symbol of the cruelty of the colonial military officials. Even Rizal personally fell victim to the whip of the lieutenant.
flog
represents slavery and imprisonment.
chains
It shows that Rizal experienced and witnessed the ills and abuses that happened during his time
Rizal’s signature
- It represents Filipino resiliency; despite the sufferings, Filipinos can still
Bamboo Stalk
Represent faith, honor and fidelity, which are the values Rizal aspires to be embodied by Filipinos.
Pomelo blossoms and laurel leaves
are used to scent their air commonly during prayers and cleansing ritual
pomelos
are used as crowns during Greek Olympics for honoring the best.
laurel leaves
- Rizal’s placement of the calamansi peel beside the cross is a high form of his criticism for colonial Catholicism prevalent in his time. He placed it next to the cross to indicate the lack of purity in the use of Catholicism.
pomelo
highly significant in Western civilization, made into a crown for their victorious, brave, intelligent, and creative citizens. It’s Rizal’s depiction of his hope that the Filipino youth will harvest these laurels to make a crown for their motherland
laurel leaves
This is believed to be Maria Clara or “Inang Bayan” whom Rizal dedicates the novel
Silhouette of a Woman
It symbolizes the awakening of Filipino consciousness about the injustices that is happening around them.
Burning Torch
- It symbolizes a new beginning.
- It is compared to the happiness of which appears to be always bowing down
sunflower
Rizal placed this flower with the intention of setting an example for his readers to follow and continue reading his novel, which in his time, he desired to be a guiding light for his nation.)
sunflower
how many years did ibarra study in europe
7
who hosted a feast for return of ibarra?
kapitan tiago
who critize ibarra through out dinner?
padre damaso
informs Ibarra about the death of his father, Don Rafael, who passed away last year.
Lieutenant Guevarra
Rather than taking vengeance, Ibarra continues his father’s legacy by building a school with whose assistance?
Nol Juan
Who saves Ibarra’s life by killing an assassin who had been employed by a secret enemy?
Elias
the brother of the deceased assassin
lucas
