Synopsis of El fili Flashcards
The story in El Filibusterismo revolves around its main character Simoun who is an _________________
affluent jeweler
Simoun is actually Crisostomo Ibarra of the Noli whom everyone thought had been killed by the Guardia Civil at Laguna de Bay. He had in fact escaped, fled to _________, become wealthy, and made connections with influential Spanish officials
Cuba
In reality however, everything Simoun does is just part of his grand plan to take _____________________________________________________________________, he smuggles arms and looks for followers, mainly from the_____________________________.
- revenge against the Spanish officials and rescue Maria Clara from the convent. Planning to stage a revolution
- exploited and abused natives.
person who owes so much to simoun?
governor general
Simoun encourages _______________________________________ so that the citizens may become more infuriated.
corruption, decadence, and more oppressive government policies
Another plan was made some months later. At the venue of the wedding reception of _______________________________________ Simoun planted many explosives enough to kill the invited guests, primarily the friars and government officials.
Juanito Palaez and Paulita Gomez,
When _____________ identifies the handwriting in the note and confirms that it was indeed Ibarra’s, the guests begin to panic. When the lamp flickers, Father Irene tries to turn the wick up. But __________, wanting to save Paulita’s life, rushes into the house, grabs the lamp, and throws it into the river where it explodes.
-Padre Salvi
-Isagani
According to the plot, the big explosion shall be started by the gift he would give to the newlyweds at the reception—a _________________ with an explosive. When the lamp flickers and someone turns the wick, it will result into a big explosion that will become a signal to the revolutionary troops to simultaneously attack all the government buildings in Manila.
- kerosene lamp
During the reception, Simoun gives his gift to the newly-weds. Before hurriedly leaving the venue, he leaves a piece of mysterious paper bearing the message
“______________________” signed by Juan Crisostomo Ibarra.
You will die tonight
Meanwhile, Isagani, the rejected lover of Paulita, is standing outside the reception.
His friend ________ tells him to leave the place because the lamp will soon blow up.
Basilio
Simon’s revolutionary plot was thus known and he is thus hunted by the law enforcers. He managed to escape but was seriously wounded. Carrying his ________________, he finds shelter in the home of _________________ by the sea. Learning of his presence in the house of the priest, the lieutenant of the Guardia Civil informs _________________ that he will come in the evening to arrest Simoun.
-jewelry chest
-Padre Florentino
-Padre Florentino
Simon then takes poison that he would not be caught alive. As the poison’s effects start to take toll on his body, he confesses to ________ his true ident/ty and his plan of revenge through bloody revolution.
Florentino
After the emotional and agonizing confession of the dying man, the priest absolves the dying man from his sins, saying: “_____________________________________________________________________________________________________________________”
God will forgive you Señor Simoun. He knows that we are fallible. He has seen that you have suffered … He has frustrated your plans one by one .. first by the death of Maria Clara, then by a lack of preparation, then in some mysterious way. Let us bow to His will and render Him thanks!
The story ends with the priest _____________________________________ so that they would not be used by the greedy. The priest hopes that when the right time comes, they would be recovered and used only for the good
throwing Simoun’s treasures into the sea
When were the Gomburza executed?
The Gomburza were executed on February 17, 1872.
