CHAPTER 4
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Rizal's Writing : Illuminating Philippine History and Society : Annotation of Antonio Morga's Sucesos
Rizal's Writing : Illuminating Philippine History and Society : Annotation of Antonio Morga's Sucesos
José Rizal’s writings played a crucial role in illuminating Philippine history and society under Spanish rule. In his annotation of Antonio Morga’s Sucesos de las Islas Filipinas, Rizal aimed to correct colonial distortions and highlight the rich culture of pre-Hispanic Filipinos. His novel Noli Me Tangere exposed the social injustices and abuses of the Spanish clergy and government, awakening Filipino nationalism. Its sequel, El Filibusterismo, took on a darker and more revolutionary tone, showing the frustration with failed reforms. These works led to Rizal’s arrest, trial, and eventual execution, marking him as a martyr and national hero.
Annotation of Antonio Morga's Sucesos
Annotation of Antonio Morga's Sucesos
Annotation ?
Annotation ?
A note added by way of comment added to a text or diagram.
Sucesos ?
Sucesos ?
events, occurrence, happening
Las islas filipinas ?
Las islas filipinas ?
means “THE PHILIPPINE ISLAND” in English and was named in honor of
King Philip II of Spain
MORGA'S vs Rizal's views about the filipinos, the philippines and the culture
MORGA'S vs Rizal's views about the filipinos, the philippines and the culture
criticisms to rizal's annotation
criticisms to rizal's annotation
noli me tangere
noli me tangere
meaning behind iT
meaning behind iT
Burning Torch
Represents revolutionary ideas, reform, and education—the tools that Rizal believed would ignite the minds of Filipinos to fight for justice and reform.
Pomelo Blossoms and Laurel Leaves
They represent faith, honor and fidelity.
Chain
It symbolizes slavery and impresonment.
Silhouette of a Woman
This figure represents Maria Clara it symbol of the ideal Filipina—virtuous, modest, and deeply religious, yet ultimately a victim of the oppressive colonial and patriarchal system.
Sunflower
Represents the Filipino people's yearning for enlightenment and the hope that education will lead them to freedom and truth.
Bamboo Stalks
It represent Filipino resiliency despite the suffering.
Cross
Represents the oppressive role of the Church, which was deeply intertwined with colonial control and used religion to dominate and manipulate the Filipino people.
NOLI ME TANGERE STORY
NOLI ME TANGERE STORY
the el filibusterismo, Rizal’s arrest and trial
the el filibusterismo, Rizal’s arrest and trial
EL filibusterismO
EL filibusterismO
what is the message of El Filibusterismo?
what is the message of El Filibusterismo?
Why is it called El Filibusterismo?
Why is it called El Filibusterismo?
The story of El Filibusterismo
The story of El Filibusterismo
CHARACTERS of El Filibusterismo
CHARACTERS of El Filibusterismo
Simoun
Simoun
He is Crisóstomo Ibarra in disguise, presumed dead at the end of Noli Me Tangere and has returned as the wealthy jeweler
He could represent the portion of the Filipino society who got tired of the oppressors’ rule, desperately wanted to overthrow the said rule at all cost
Basilio
Basilio
Known to be the son of Sisa, he is an aspiring and so far successful physician
He is that educated Filipino who has become numbed and ignorant of the well-being of his fellow Filipinos and his country because of his brutal experiences in the past
Isagani
Isagani
He is Basilio's friend and is described as a poet, taller and more robust than Basilio although younger
His sense of unproven and unpredictable idealism symbolizes the educated Filipino youths at that time. He may be inspired by his ideals for his country but at crucial moments, he unconsciously forgets those ideals for selfish reasons.
Captain Tiago
Captain Tiago
He had several landholdings as well as taking ownership of the Ibarras' vast estate. However, he fell into a depression following María Clara’s entry into the convent.
Represents the rich Filipinos who oppress their fellow Filipinos in exchange for influence and riches gained through powerful associations.
Don Custodio
Don Custodio
He is Custodio de Salazar y Sánchez de Monteredondo, a famous "contractor" who was tasked by the Captain-General to develop the students association's proposal for an academy for the teaching of Spanish.
Portrayed him as one who finds pleasure in developing a feeling of inferiority among the people.
Maria Clara
Maria Clara
She is Ibarra’s fiancee. She dies After suffering from untold physical and spiritual abuse for at least 13 years.
She represents the friar-dominated Filipino culture, which, at that time, is ripe for revolution.
Kabesang Tales
Kabesang Tales
Also known as Telesforo Juan de Dios, a former kabesa of Barrio Sagpang in Tiani. He was a sugarcane planter who cleared lands he thought belonged to no one, losing his wife and eldest daughter in the endeavor.
He embodied those who join the bandits for personal revenge after suffering from the maltreatments caused by the friars.
Juli
Juli
Her full name is Juliana de Dios, the girlfriend of Basilio, and the youngest daughter of Kabesang Tales. When Camorra tried to rape her instead, Juli jumped to her death from the church's tower.
She symbolized love for honor and chastity when she took her own life instead of submitting her womanhood to Fr. Camorra.
Placido Penitente
Placido Penitente
Young student who desires to go abroad for a better life. Upon learning about Simoun’s planned revolt, he got so scared that he was undecided whether to join or not.
He is that part of the Philippine society who does not have a sense of nationalism or social conscience.
Fadre Florentino
Fadre Florentino
An indio priest and Isagani's uncle. Florentino resides in the provinces, and he is a kindhearted man and firm believer in nonviolence and self-improvement.
He embodies the few Spaniards who are sympathetic to the Filipinos.
noli me tangere and el filibusterismo compared
noli me tangere and el filibusterismo compared
rizal's arrest
rizal's arrest
rizal's Trial
rizal's Trial
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