Noli Me Tangere by Jose Rizal

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Noli Me Tangere is a literary novel written by Dr. Jose Rizal during the ______ of the Spaniards in the Philippines.

occupation

The title Noli Me Tangere which translates to 'Touch Me Not', comes from the Bible in the book of ______, specifically John 20:13-17.

John

One of the aims of Noli Me Tangere was to reveal the 'cancers of society' during the era of ______.

colonialism

Noli Me Tangere aims to awaken Filipinos to the abuses of the church and the ______.

<p>colonial government</p> Signup and view all the answers

Rizal began writing Noli Me Tangere at the age of 24 in ______, Spain.

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

Noli Me Tangere was completed in ______, Germany.

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

[Blank] lent Rizal the amount of P300 to have Noli Me Tangere printed.

<p>Maximo Viola</p> Signup and view all the answers

Noli Me Tangere was printed using the ______.

<p>Berliner Buchdruckerei-Action Gesellschaft</p> Signup and view all the answers

Noli Me Tangere was published on March 29, ______.

<p>1887</p> Signup and view all the answers

[Blank] is the main character in Noli Me Tangere; he is depicted as educated and patriotic.

<p>Crisostomo Ibarra</p> Signup and view all the answers

[Blank] is Ibarra's sweetheart, who symbolizes the ideal Filipina in Noli Me Tangere.

<p>Maria Clara</p> Signup and view all the answers

[Blank] is known as Maria Clara's recognized father and a wealthy businessman in Noli Me Tangere.

<p>Kapitan Tiago</p> Signup and view all the answers

[Blank] represents the abusive friars in Noli Me Tangere.

<p>Padre Damaso</p> Signup and view all the answers

The characters Sisa, Basilio, and Crispin represent the lack of ______ suffered by the poor in Noli Me Tangere.

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

[Blank] is a revolutionary character who helps Ibarra in Noli Me Tangere.

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

Dr. Jose Rizal was born on June 19, 1861, in ______, Laguna.

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

Dr. Jose Rizal died on December 30, 1896, in ______.

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

Dr. Jose Rizal was the ______ of 11 siblings.

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

Rizal's first love was ______.

<p>Segunda Katigbak</p> Signup and view all the answers

[Blank]'s Cabin, The Wandering Jew, and the Bible inspired Rizal to write Noli Me Tangere.

<p>Uncle Tom</p> Signup and view all the answers

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Noli Me Tangere

A novel written by Dr. Jose Rizal during the Spanish colonization of the Philippines.

Noli Me Tangere's objective

To reveal the social ills during the colonial period and awaken Filipinos to the abuses of the church and colonial government.

Writing of Noli Me Tangere

Rizal started writing the novel at age 24 in Madrid, Spain and finished it in Berlin, Germany.

Crisostomo Ibarra

Crisostomo Ibarra is the main character who is educated and patriotic.

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Maria Clara

Maria Clara is Ibarra's sweetheart, symbolizing the ideal Filipina.

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Padre Damaso

Padre Damaso is portrayed as an abusive friar.

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Dr. Jose Rizal

He was born on June 19, 1861, in Calamba, Laguna and died on December 30, 1896, in Bagumbayan (Luneta).

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Origin of 'Noli Me Tangere'

The title is from John 20:13-17 in the Bible, meaning 'Touch me not'.

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Sisa, Basilio, and Crispin

Sisa, Basilio, and Crispin shows the lack of justice suffered by the poor.

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Elias

Elias is a revolutionary character who helps Ibarra.

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Rizal's inspirations

Uncle Tom's Cabin, The Wandering Jew, and the Bible.

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Study Notes

  • Noli Me Tangere is a novel written by Dr. Jose Rizal during the Spanish colonization of the Philippines.
  • The title is derived from John 20:13-17 in the Bible, meaning "Touch me not".
  • The novel aims to expose the "cancers" of society during the colonial period.
  • It also aims to awaken Filipinos to the abuses of the church and colonial government.
  • It also aims to pave the way for reform and freedom.

Writing of Noli Me Tangere

  • Rizal began writing the novel at the age of 24 in Madrid, Spain.
  • He finished it in Berlin, Germany.
  • Maximo Viola lent Rizal ₱300 to have it published.
  • It was printed by Berliner Buchdruckerei-Action Gesellschaft.
  • Published on March 29, 1887.

Main Characters in Noli Me Tangere

  • Crisostomo Ibarra is the main character, educated and patriotic.
  • Maria Clara is Ibarra's sweetheart, a symbol of the pure Filipina.
  • Kapitan Tiago acts as Maria Clara's father, a wealthy businessman.
  • Padre Damaso is an abusive friar.
  • Sisa, Basilio, and Crispin represent the lack of justice for the poor.
  • Elias is a revolutionary who helps Ibarra.

Dr. Jose Rizal's Life

  • Full Name: Dr. José Protacio Rizal Mercado y Alonzo Realonda.
  • Born on June 19, 1861, in Calamba, Laguna.
  • Died on December 30, 1896, in Bagumbayan (Luneta).
  • He was the 7th of 11 children.
  • His first love was Segunda Katigbak.
  • He was married to Josephine Bracken.

Rizal's Inspirations for Writing Noli Me Tangere

  • Uncle Tom's Cabin.
  • The Wandering Jew.
  • The Bible.

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