semifinals Flashcards
when did Rizal proposed
the idea of writing a novel about
the Philippines to the Circulo- Hispano Filipino?
january 2 1884
a novel published by pedro paterno in 1885
ninay
rial saw this as a reflection of
the Philippines’ social and
political issues, motivating
him to write a novel that
i l lustrated the need for
national redemption.
Spolarium
It provided a model for conveying social
injustices and encouraged rizal to
address the pressing issues in the
Philippine
the wandering jew by eugene sue
rizals sources of inspirations from writing his novels
spolarium, uncle tom’s cabin, the wandering jew
when did rizal began writing noli?
1884
when did rizal finished writing noli?
february 21, 1887
purpose of writing the novel?
(1) to picture the past and the realities in thePhilippines;
(2) to reply to insults heaped on the Filipinos andtheir country;
(3)to unmask the hypocrisy that have of the Filipinopeople impoverished and brutalized the Filipinopeople; and
(4) to stir the patriotism of the Filipino people
represents affluent,liberal,European-educated Filipinos.
juan crisostomo ibarra
Ibarra’s mysterious friendandskilledboater;afugitive.
elias
Helps Ibarra believingtheeducatedclass(ilustrados) can redeemthecountry.
elias
Represents the Filipino masses andtheirfightagainst Spanish oppressionandinjustice.
elias
Crisostomo’s father; jailedfor helpingayoungboy abused by a Spanishtax collector.
don rafael ibarra
Considered a heretic by Father Damasodueto his liberal views.
don rafael ibarra
Represents affluent landlords withasocialconscience
don rafael ibarra
Ibarra’s sweetheart; daughter ofFatherDamaso and Pia Alba.
maria clara
Mirrors the religious upbringingandloyaltyofFilipino women.
maria clara
Represents Filipino with loyalty, religiosityofthe woman in real Filipinosociety
maria clara
Father of Maria Clara; involvedintheillegalopium trade.
kapitan tyago
Symbolizes wealthy landlords whoprioritizemoney over morality
kapitan tyago
Represents the subservient Filipinomentalitytoward authority.
kapitan tyago
A friar and antagonist; MariaClara’sbiological father
padre damaso
Represents the oppressivenatureoftheChurch during Spanish rule
padre damaso
Embodies the abuse of power bycolonialauthorities.
padre damaso
Mother of BasilioandCrispin; loseshersanity after losingher sons
sisa
Represents unfortunateFi l ipinomothers sufferingfromtheinjusticesofsociety.
sisa
Illustrates the painandstrugglesofFilipino families duringthat time
sisa
Illustrates the vulnerability of theinnocentinacorrupt society
basilio and crispin
Abusive husband of Sisa; loves cockfighting.
pedro
Represents domestic violenceandthedarkeraspects of Filipino society
pedro
A misunderstood philosopher; arguesagainstthe Catholic Church andsocial issues.
pilosopong tasyo
Represents the enlightenedbut marginalizedthinkers in society.
pilosopong tasyo
Teacher at San Diego; critiques theineffectiveeducational system.
the school master
Reflects intellectual dissatisfactionandtheneed for educational reform
the school master
Social climber; marriedDonTiburciotoappear Spanish
dona victorina
Embodies colonial mentality andthedesiretoimitate Spanish culture.
dona victorina
Wife of the Alferez; abusivetowardSisa.
dona consolacion
Reflects the hypocrisy andcrueltypresentinsociety.
dona consolacion
Doña Victorina’s l impandsubmissivehusband; pretends to beadoctor
Don Tiburcio
His character illustrates thecomplexitiesofgender roles and submissioninmarriage.
Don Tiburcio
Represents the lack of agencyandthesubmissive nature of someFilipinosinsociety.
Don Tiburcio
Second novel by Rizal, followingNoli MeTangere.
El Filibusrterismo
when did el fili finished
march 29 1891
