Jose Rizal in Brussels and Madrid
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What are the fundamental foundations of Masonry discussed by Jose Rizal?

  • Freedom, Equality, Fraternity
  • Honor, Loyalty, Service
  • Science, Virtue, Labor (correct)
  • Wisdom, Courage, Integrity

    • Where did Jose Rizal spend a month vacationing before traveling to Ghent?

  • Brussels, Belgium
  • Biarritz, France (correct)
  • Paris, France
  • Madrid, Spain

    • What was significant about Rizal's writing process for El Filibusterismo?

  • It was completed in one month.
  • It was written in Biarritz.
  • He found it more profound than Noli Me Tangere. (correct)
  • It was inspired by his relationship with Nelly Boustead.

    • Why did Rizal move to Ghent in July 1891?

    <p>For better financial conditions for printing</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What financial sacrifices did Rizal make while publishing his novel?

    <p>He gave up breakfast and lived on biscuits.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which family did Jose Rizal stay with during his vacation in Biarritz?

    <p>The Boustead family</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What was Jose Rizal's impression of the first twenty chapters of El Filibusterismo?

    <p>They were already prepared for printing.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    In which city did Rizal finish writing El Filibusterismo?

    <p>Brussels</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What motivates Simoun's actions against the Spanish government?

    <p>A hope to inspire local revolts against oppression.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    How does Simoun disguise his true identity?

    <p>By being a respected jeweler.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What tragic event influences Simoun's plans negatively?

    <p>The death of Maria Clara.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which character is adopted by Kapitan Tiyago?

    <p>Basilio.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What happens to Kabesang Tales in the story?

    <p>He becomes a loyal supporter of Simoun.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the significance of Paulita's beliefs in the storyline?

    <p>They reflect the traditional views of Filipino women.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is Basilio's aspiration at the time of his involvement with Simoun?

    <p>To graduate as a doctor.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What was the main reason Jose Rizal left Paris to move to Brussels?

    <p>To economize his expenses and continue his writing</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What educational initiative do student leaders advocate for in the story?

    <p>The creation of an academy for Spanish language.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What novel did Jose Rizal work on during his time in Brussels?

    <p>El Filibusterismo</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What did Jose Rizal create as a demonstration of his artistic talent?

    <p>Two sculptures sent to Ferdinand Blumentritt</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What significant event did W.E. Retana document about Rizal's family in Calamba?

    <p>Rizal's relatives refused to pay rent to the settlers.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    How did Jose Rizal manage his finances while living in Brussels?

    <p>He managed his money meticulously due to limited funds</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which poem did Jose Rizal compose that reflected his inner anguish?

    <p>A Mi Musa</p> Signup and view all the answers

    How did Retana respond to Rizal's challenge to duel?

    <p>He declined the duel and apologized.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What was Rizal's relationship with Jose Maria Panganiban?

    <p>They were close friends.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What significant event did Rizal express a desire for in his letter to Mariano Ponce?

    <p>To return home to the Philippines</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which legal decision affected Rizal's family in Calamba?

    <p>The favor of the Dominican Catholic Corporation.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What was the purpose of Rizal's contributions to La Solidaridad while in Brussels?

    <p>To advocate for reforms in the Philippines</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What effect did Rizal's financial difficulties have on his emotional state?

    <p>He wanted to go home to the Philippines</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What circumstances surrounded the letter that Rizal received from his sister Saturnina?

    <p>Arrest and banishment of family members.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What sentiment did Rizal express in his letter to Blumentritt while in Hong Kong?

    <p>Loss of hope regarding Spain.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What was a common theme in Rizal's reactions to the events affecting his family?

    <p>Deep love and concern for their well-being.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What was a notable characteristic of Rizal's relationship with Retana?

    <p>Retana admired Rizal and later wrote his biography.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What action did the Dominicans take during the events in Calamba?

    <p>They forbade townspeople from offering lodging.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    How did Rizal initially attempt to help his family while in Europe?

    <p>By contacting Spanish politicians.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What significant personal loss did Rizal experience in December 1890?

    <p>His love, Leonor Rivera, was forced to marry someone else.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What was the name of the two factions that represented Rizal and Del Pilar?

    <p>The Rizalistas and the Pilaristas.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What was Rizal's reaction after reading the letter from Leonor Rivera?

    <p>He cried in desolation.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What was the outcome of the elections among Filipino compatriots in Madrid?

    <p>The election resulted in no clear winner.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What did Rizal advocate for during the New Year’s celebrations in December 1890?

    <p>Unity among the Filipino colony.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Who sided with Rizal during the conflict between factions in Madrid?

    <p>Antonio Luna.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What does Rizal suggest will happen when the natives are willing to die for their principles?

    <p>They will receive divine support in their fight for liberty.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which character represents new ideas and uses wealth to influence others in El Filibusterismo?

    <p>Simoun</p> Signup and view all the answers

    How does Maria Clara's story end in El Filibusterismo?

    <p>She dies in the nunnery after suffering.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What action by Isagani causes a significant change in Simoun's plans?

    <p>He throws a destructive lamp outside.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What does Cabesang Tales represent in the novel?

    <p>The struggles of tenants against oppression.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What consequence does Juli face due to her circumstances in El Filibusterismo?

    <p>She commits suicide to preserve her honor.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the reaction of Graciano Lopez Jaena towards El Filibusterismo?

    <p>He praises its literary style and profound ideas.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What leads Isagani to abort the plan of Simoun?

    <p>His strong feelings for Paula Gomez.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Study Notes

    Jose Rizal in Brussels and Madrid

    • Rizal departed Paris for Brussels, Belgium, on January 28, 1890, to complete El Filibusterismo.
    • He sought to economize expenses in Brussels.
    • Rizal wrote a letter to Blumentritt describing the beauty of Brussels.

    Rizal's Contributions in Brussels

    • Rizal wrote El Filibusterismo and wrote for La Solidaridad while in Brussels.
    • According to Jose Alejandrino, Rizal managed funds meticulously due to lack of support from the Philippines.
    • Rizal created two statues: Triumph of Science Over Death and the Triumph of Death Over Life, for Ferdinand Blumentritt.
    • Rizal composed a poem, A Mi Musa, expressing emotional distress.

    Sorrowful Events in Madrid

    • Two Filipino compatriots of Rizal died in Madrid in August 1890: Feliciano Gonzalez Timbang and Jose Maria Panganiban.
    • Rizal wrote eulogies for both men.
    • In May 1890, Rizal was informed of the Real Audiencia’s decision in the Calamba Hacienda case, which favored the Dominican Catholic Corporation.
    • Rizal received a letter from his sister Saturnina reporting the sad events facing their family in Calamba.
    • His brother-in-law was arrested and banished to Mindoro.
    • His father, Don Francisco, was evicted from his home.
    • Rizal wrote a letter to Blumentritt expressing his hopelessness.

    Rizal's Temper Tested in Madrid

    • Rizal attended a Filipino reunion in Madrid in August 1890 and had an argument with Antonio Luna.
    • Luna insulted Rizal and blamed him for his failed relationship with Nellie Boustead.
    • There was a duel challenge between the two.
    • Their friends intervened to prevent a fight to the death.
    • Retana, a Spanish scholar, published an article concerning Rizal’s family.
    • The tenants of Calamba refused rent for Rizal's relatives.

    Rizal's Departure from Madrid

    • Rizal decided to leave Madrid in late 1891 to work on El Filibusterismo.
    • Rizal wrote a letter to Del Pilar regarding the novel and his decision to exit La Solidaridad.
    • Reasons included financial issues, the need for more unity in the cause, and the time required to complete the El Filibusterismo.

    Rizal's Works and Contributions in Madrid

    • Rizal's articles for La Solidaridad: Cobordo Venganza (Cowardly Revenge), expressing bitterness over the Spanish government's treatment of his brother-in-laws and father.
    • Como Se Gobiernan las Filipinas: Rizal criticized the Spanish government and the friars in the Philippines.
    • El Luchar Tiempo Nuestro by F. PI. Y Margall: Rizal's review of the book included a discussion on poverty, soul, and Catholic religion.
    • The following excerpts from Rizal's Masonic lecture in Madrid: Science, Virtue, and Labor.

    Rizal in Biarritz, France and Brussels

    • Rizal enjoyed a vacation at Biarritz in France in 1891.
    • During the period, Rizal wrote to Mariano Ponce discussing his vacation.
    • In 1891, Rizal visited Paris before proceeding to Brussels, where he stayed with Marie and Suzanne Jacoby.

    Rizal's Completion of El Filibusterismo, and Departure to Ghent, Belgium

    • Rizal finished El Filibusterismo in Brussels in May 1891 and wrote Jose Ma. Basa with his completion, and his financial struggles while completing the work.
    • Rizal left Brussels for Ghent, Belgium, where he published El Filibusterismo along with Jose Alejandrino, and other compatriots.
    • Alejandrino and other compatriots accompanied Rizal.
    • Rizal experienced financial hardships in Ghent.

    Rizal's El Filibusterismo

    • El Filibusterismo is a significant sequel to Noli Me Tangere.
    • Published in 1891, it reflects the issues present in Philippine society under Spanish rule, criticizing abuses, corruption, and social inequalities.

    Rizal's departure to Hong Kong

    • Rizal, after finishing El Filibusterismo, left Europe in October 1891, heading to Hong Kong.
    • Rizal united with his family;
    • He wrote a letter to compatriots in Europe.
    • Rizal emphasized the importance of addressing issues in the Philippines.

    Additional Characters, in the Study of El Filibusterismo

    • Simoun, the main character, is a reformed Ibarra who conceals his identity.
    • Maria Clara, is a symbolic character and represents the struggles of Filipina women.
    • Basilio and Isagani are idealistic Filipinos in the novel and their actions highlight the need for reform.
    • Other characters like Paula Gomez and Cabesang Tales depict the hardships facing Filipinos, especially the plight of the poor and the underprivileged.
    • The priests and other officials are shown to be corrupt, and as a whole, exploiting the Filipino population.

    Sources Cited

    • The included sources are the books by De Viana, Zaide & Zaide, J.A. Lopez, and A.E. Paras.

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