Noli Me Tangere Chapters 1 and 2

A lavish party hosted by Kapitan Tiago in San Diego.

A Filipino man returning from 7 years of study abroad.

A priest in San Diego who dislikes Ibarra.

Disagreement and tension between religious and government authorities.

The strong tradition of welcoming guests.

A system where the government controls the tobacco trade.

Social behaviors and etiquette common in Western Europe/America.

Padre Damaso's hostile response to Ibarra.

Ibarra politely declined further participation in the lunch, citing prior commitments.

Padre Damaso expresses resentment towards Ibarra's knowledge and perceived superiority, using insulting remarks.

Ibarra demonstrates knowledge acquired from his travels abroad, encompassing diverse cultures and languages.

Don Rafael faces accusations of killing, heresy, and being a rebel, leading to his imprisonment.

Ibarra's father, Don Rafael, was imprisoned due to accusations of crimes and rebellion.

Tenyente Guevarra warns Ibarra to be cautious, referencing his father's imprisonment.

The Spanish authorities' resistance to the education of Filipino youth stems from a desire for continued power and control.

Despite Padre Damaso's insults, Ibarra maintains composure and composure.

Don Rafael died in prison after being wrongly accused of a crime and contracting a sickness.

Someone who disbelieves or betrays God or the Catholic Church.

Someone who opposes the government or laws.

Ibarra feels sadness and conflicting emotions about his father's fate and sees the happiness of others.

Kapitan Tiago's house is a place with joyous festivities and celebrations. Lots of people were gathered there.

Maria Clara is described as a beautiful young woman admired by others at a party.

Kapitan Tiago is a wealthy and influential person in the town, connected to important individuals and the government.

Ibarra travels to a hotel (Fonda de Lala) after his legal victory.

The lack of change in San Diego symbolizes the Philippines' stagnant state under Spanish colonization. Ibarra's observation highlights the contrast between the stagnant Philippines and Europe's continuous progress.

Ibarra and Maria Clara have an arranged marriage, a pre-arranged union agreed upon by their parents, Don Rafael and Kapitan Tiago, a long time ago.

Padre Damaso is angered by the discovery that Ibarra and Maria Clara have an arranged marriage. He believes this arrangement undermines his influence and control over Maria Clara, who is supposed to be under his care as her godfather.

The act of blowing out the candles represents Kapitan Tiago's conflicted feelings and his inability to act against Padre Damaso's demands. He prays for Ibarra's safety while feeling pressured and sorrowful about the situation.

The Beaterio is a convent where women, particularly those of noble birth, could live a life of piety and seclusion. It serves as a place of refuge and religious devotion.

Padre Sibyla is a priest who is tasked with informing the higher-ranking priest about the events surrounding Ibarra and Maria Clara.

The locked room scene highlights the secretive and manipulative nature of Padre Damaso's actions. It underscores his desire to control the situation and influence Kapitan Tiago's decision.

The contrast between Europe's development and San Diego's stagnation symbolizes the Philippines' lack of progress under Spanish rule. This contrast emphasizes the disparity in power and opportunity between colonizer and colonized.

Accepting and embracing the rule of a colonizing power, often viewing oneself as similar to the colonizers.

Tiago, a wealthy Filipino, earned his fortune by selling sugar and other products.

Tiago and Pia were married for six years before having a child, Maria Clara. Pia died soon after giving birth.

Maria Clara grew up in a wealthy household, cared for by her father, Tiago, and aunt, Tiya Isabel. Padre Damaso was her godfather.

Ibarra, after years of studying abroad, returns to the Philippines, eager to reunite with Maria Clara and contribute to his country.

Ibarra and Maria Clara meet again after years apart. Their reunion is filled with romantic emotions and longing.

Don Rafael, Ibarra's father, sent a letter explaining why he sent Ibarra abroad. He wanted him to learn and serve the Philippines.

Rizal uses this chapter to show the pure and devoted love between Ibarra and Maria Clara, a love that transcends time and distance.

A person of mixed European and Filipino ancestry.

A derogatory term used by the Spanish to refer to Filipinos.

San Diego's primary economic activity is farming, but Filipino farmers are exploited by Chinese buyers who purchase produce at low prices.

Foreigners, like the Spanish and Chinese, controlled the Filipino farmers during Spanish colonization, exploiting their labor and resources.

The legend of a Spaniard who died mysteriously in the mountains, his land inherited by his son Saturnino, later passed on to Don Rafael, Ibarra's father, who made the town prosper.