Noli Me Tangere by Jose Rizal

Jose Rizal

Noli Me Tangere

• 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

Role in 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

El Filibusterismo

• 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

Jose Rizal

Life and Works

• 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

Noli Me Tangere

• 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

El Filibusterismo

• 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

Role in Philippine Revolution

• 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

Quiz on Jose Rizal's novel Noli Me Tangere, a realistic description of the social ills of the Philippines during the Spanish colonial era.