Noli Me Tangere: Chapter 9 Summary

• The lesson is about Noli Me Tangere, specifically Chapter 9: "The News About the Town."
• The goal is to help students understand the novel and express opinions effectively.

Objectives

• Students should be able to rearrange jumbled letters to form words.
• Share concept ideas using an Anticipation Guide.
• Discuss reasons why some people find it hard to show kindness.

Chapter 9 Summary: "The News About the Town"

• Padre Damaso goes to Kapitan Tiyago's house and encounters Ibarra.
• He finds Maria Clara and Tiya Isabel preparing to go to the beateryo to gather Maria Clara's belongings.
• Padre Damaso appears displeased and speaks inaudibly as he enters the captain's house.
• Padre Damaso invites Kapitan Tiago to the library for a serious conversation.
• This symbolizes that people around you may interfere with your family's decisions.
• Padre Sibyla visits an elderly priest after mass, finding him weak and ill.
• The priest's eyes are bulging and his skin looks yellowed, indicating he is near death due to old age and illness.
• Padre Sibyla tells the old priest that people are making false accusations against Ibarra.
• This alludes to the fact that gossip has always been common.
• Padre Sibyla recounts the near-argument between Ibarra and Padre Damaso.
• The priest also narrates Ibarra's plan to marry Maria Clara.
• The old priest says not to add to their sins because they will soon face God.
• The priest notes that the Filipinos are learning how to properly manage their wealth and are becoming more thoughtful.
• Padre Damaso expresses his feelings to Kapitan Tiago, saying that things would have gone differently if Maria Clara had sought his advice more often.
• Kapitan Tiago anxiously goes to the prayer room and lights expensive candles for Maria Clara, hoping for Ibarra's safe journey.

Vocabulary

• Beateryo – A place where nuns live
• Masinsinan – Serious
• Kumbento – Church
• Paratang – Accusation
• Nagpahayag – Stated