Noli Me Tangere by Jose Rizal

Study Notes

Published in 1887, Noli Me Tangere (Touch Me Not) is the first novel written by Jose Rizal
The novel is a realistic description of the social ills of the Philippines during the Spanish colonial era
The story revolves around the experiences of Crisostomo Ibarra, a Filipino who returns to the Philippines after studying in Europe
The novel exposes the corruption and abuse of power by the Spanish authorities and the Catholic Church
Noli Me Tangere is considered a milestone in Philippine literature and a catalyst for the Philippine Revolution

Jose Rizal's writings, particularly Noli Me Tangere and El Filibusterismo, inspired a generation of Filipinos to fight for independence from Spanish colonial rule
Rizal's ideas and philosophies influenced the development of the Philippine Revolution, which eventually led to the country's independence
Rizal's martyrdom in 1896, when he was executed by the Spanish authorities, further fueled the flames of revolution
Rizal's legacy as the "National Hero" of the Philippines is a testament to his role in shaping the country's history and identity

Published in 1891, El Filibusterismo (Subversive) is the sequel to Noli Me Tangere
The novel continues the story of Crisostomo Ibarra, who assumes the identity of Simoun, a wealthy jeweler with a hidden agenda
El Filibusterismo is a scathing critique of the Spanish authorities and the Catholic Church, exposing their corruption and abuse of power
The novel is considered a more radical and revolutionary work than Noli Me Tangere, with Rizal advocating for more direct action against the colonial authorities

Published Noli Me Tangere in 1887, a novel that realistically describes the social ills of the Philippines during the Spanish colonial era
Wrote El Filibusterismo in 1891, a sequel to Noli Me Tangere that continues the story of Crisostomo Ibarra

Story revolves around Crisostomo Ibarra, a Filipino who returns to the Philippines after studying in Europe
Novel exposes corruption and abuse of power by the Spanish authorities and the Catholic Church
Considered a milestone in Philippine literature and a catalyst for the Philippine Revolution

Continues the story of Crisostomo Ibarra, who assumes the identity of Simoun, a wealthy jeweler with a hidden agenda
Novel is a scathing critique of the Spanish authorities and the Catholic Church, exposing their corruption and abuse of power
Advocates for more direct action against the colonial authorities, considered a more radical and revolutionary work than Noli Me Tangere

Rizal's writings, particularly Noli Me Tangere and El Filibusterismo, inspired a generation of Filipinos to fight for independence from Spanish colonial rule
Rizal's ideas and philosophies influenced the development of the Philippine Revolution, which eventually led to the country's independence
Executed by the Spanish authorities in 1896, further fueling the flames of revolution
Legacy as the "National Hero" of the Philippines is a testament to his role in shaping the country's history and identity