Spanish Patriotism Flashcards
the love of common liberty enabled citizens to see their private and particular interests as part of the common good and helped them to resist corruption and _________
Niccoló Machiavelli, tyranny
Freedom is equated not with the fight against political oppression but with the preservation of a unique people and patriotic sacrifice with the desire to secure the long-term survival of the nation
Johann Gottfried von Herder
emphasizes a unity of cultural past with inclusion of the language and heritage
Nationalism
based on love towards people with a greater emphasis on values and beliefs
patriotism
makes an explanation re-garding patriotism saying that it is a belonging to a specific place and way of life without a wish of pushing other people
Orwell (1945)
Refers to the loyalty and love for Spain as the colonizing power
Spanish Patriotism
Patriotism in the lense of
Commoners
Illustrados
Spaniards
spain’s influence in the philippines
Christianity and Education
Language
Architecture and Urban Planning
Economic Trade
Legal and Administrative Systems
Agricultural and Culinary Influence
- his legacy includes his fearless critique of Spanish colonialism
- used his writings and advocacy to expose inequalities and oppressive policies
- dedicated to social and political reform, challenging the status quo for change
José Protacio Rizal Mercado y Alonso Realonda
Through the characters and storyline, Rizal exposed the corruption, injustices, and oppressive practices of the Spanish friars and civil officials in the Philippines. The novel highlights issues such as forced labor, taxation, and the abuse of power by the colonial elite
“Noli Me Tangere” (Touch Me Not)
Rizal highlights the exploitation of the native
population by the friars through various practices, including the sale of religious
sacraments
Chapter 15: The Sacristan
The novel delves deeper into themes of social inequality, exploitation, and the failure of the colonial government to address the grievances of the Filipino people. The character of Simoun represents Rizal’s dissatisfaction with the continued misrule.
“El Filibusterismo”
(The Reign of Greed)
This chapter begins by describing the stark contrast between the luxurious lifestyle of the upper class and the poverty and exploitation faced by the lower classes
Chapter 1: On the Upper Deck
Analysis on Rizals Social Criticsm
Dr. Jose Rizal was not inherently against Spanish culture, language, or influence itself. He was proficient in Spanish and wrote his works in Spanish because he recognized its importance as a medium for communication, education, and advocacy
Opposition to Abusive Spanish Power
Rizal’s writings, particularly in “ Noli Me Tangere” and “ El Filibusterismo,” were powerful critiques of the abuse of power by certain Spanish friars and civil officials in the Philippines