Theme/Values

· The book El Filibusterismo is meaningful, and realistic and will respond to the sensibility of the reader. It is based on Dr. Jose Rizal in his experience and the events he saw around him.

· It is about Crisostomo Ibarra's revenge in pretending to be Simoun, who was forbidden love and dreams. It shows the two ways of achieving the independence of the Philippines - the violent way and the peaceful way.

1. Be Prayerful - Be like Juli; despite her difficulties, she never gives up hope and instead perseveres in prayer.

2. Don't be ashamed of your true race - Don't try to be like Donya Victorina, who claims to be Spanish but is actually Filipino.

3. Don't let your anger erupt. - Don't let anger control your life like Kabesang Tales did, he died trying to seek revenge. Simoun experienced the same thing; his mind rebelled as a result of his anger. Although it's normal to feel angry when someone has mistreated us or even a loved one, it's best to try to think everything through before responding so that we don't end up worsening the situation.

4. Love your parents - Because of Juli's love for her father, she redeemed him from the hands of the rebels by enslaving her. It just shows that everything will be done for the good of our loved ones even if we sacrifice for them.

5. Be faithful to your loved one - Basilio's love for Juli is really strong and pure. Basilio redeemed his money for Juli so that she would no longer be a servant. And also Juli is ready to do everything just to free Basilio from prison. Being faithful means more than not being physical with someone else, means completely becoming one with your love.