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What significant meeting did they attend in Leitmeritz?
What significant meeting did they attend in Leitmeritz?
- A beer festival
- A meeting of the Tourist's Club (correct)
- A lecture on Czech history
- A cultural exchange program
Which notable individual was met during their visit to Leitmeritz?
Which notable individual was met during their visit to Leitmeritz?
- Copernicus
- Dr. Willkomm
- Prof. Robert Klutschak
- Dr. Carlos Czelpelak (correct)
Which city is noted for having the Tomb of Copernicus?
Which city is noted for having the Tomb of Copernicus?
- Vienna
- Brunn
- Leitmeritz
- Prague (correct)
On what date did they leave Leitmeritz by train?
On what date did they leave Leitmeritz by train?
What was one of the reasons Rizal was fascinated by Vienna?
What was one of the reasons Rizal was fascinated by Vienna?
Who was among the first to receive a copy of the novel Noli Me Tangere?
Who was among the first to receive a copy of the novel Noli Me Tangere?
What was the primary motivation behind the author's desire to faithfully reproduce the social condition of the Philippines?
What was the primary motivation behind the author's desire to faithfully reproduce the social condition of the Philippines?
What significant event does Don Crisóstomo Ibarra confront upon his return to the Philippines?
What significant event does Don Crisóstomo Ibarra confront upon his return to the Philippines?
In what narrative style is Noli Me Tangere predominantly written?
In what narrative style is Noli Me Tangere predominantly written?
What was the date on which the novel Noli Me Tangere was first printed?
What was the date on which the novel Noli Me Tangere was first printed?
What element of the novel does the author emphasize by stating he sacrifices vanity for truth?
What element of the novel does the author emphasize by stating he sacrifices vanity for truth?
What does the author imply by stating he will 'raise a part of the veil that covers the evil'?
What does the author imply by stating he will 'raise a part of the veil that covers the evil'?
Which aspect of Noli Me Tangere contributes to its satirical tone?
Which aspect of Noli Me Tangere contributes to its satirical tone?
What was Dr. Jose Rizal's primary criticism regarding the exhibition of Igorots in the 1887 Madrid Exposition?
What was Dr. Jose Rizal's primary criticism regarding the exhibition of Igorots in the 1887 Madrid Exposition?
How did Rizal react to the news of illnesses among the Filipinos exhibited in Madrid?
How did Rizal react to the news of illnesses among the Filipinos exhibited in Madrid?
What location did Rizal describe as 'the grandeur that was Rome' in his letters?
What location did Rizal describe as 'the grandeur that was Rome' in his letters?
On which date did Rizal arrive in Rome?
On which date did Rizal arrive in Rome?
What was Rizal's state upon returning to his hotel after visiting the Vatican?
What was Rizal's state upon returning to his hotel after visiting the Vatican?
What did Rizal observe during his Danubian voyage to Lintz?
What did Rizal observe during his Danubian voyage to Lintz?
What did Rizal and Viola do after arriving in Lintz?
What did Rizal and Viola do after arriving in Lintz?
Which city's cathedral did Rizal and Viola remark as 'the largest and tallest in all Germany'?
Which city's cathedral did Rizal and Viola remark as 'the largest and tallest in all Germany'?
Which river is known as Europe's second-longest river?
Which river is known as Europe's second-longest river?
What activity did Rizal and Viola partake in while in Geneva?
What activity did Rizal and Viola partake in while in Geneva?
Who spoke highly of Rizal during this period?
Who spoke highly of Rizal during this period?
What did Rizal and Viola find in Nuremberg that impressed them?
What did Rizal and Viola find in Nuremberg that impressed them?
What did Rizal express resentment about during his travels?
What did Rizal express resentment about during his travels?
Who was the character that represented Rizal himself in the novel?
Who was the character that represented Rizal himself in the novel?
Which character is identified as the author’s elder brother?
Which character is identified as the author’s elder brother?
What event put Rizal in a situation where he almost faced deportation?
What event put Rizal in a situation where he almost faced deportation?
What financial assistance did Dr. Maximo Viola provide to Rizal?
What financial assistance did Dr. Maximo Viola provide to Rizal?
Which character in the novel is identified with the name of a domineering friar?
Which character in the novel is identified with the name of a domineering friar?
What chapter was completely deleted from the manuscript to save printing expenses?
What chapter was completely deleted from the manuscript to save printing expenses?
Who was Capitan Tiago based on in real life?
Who was Capitan Tiago based on in real life?
What effect did Rizal's mastery of the German language have on the police chief?
What effect did Rizal's mastery of the German language have on the police chief?
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Study Notes
Noli Me Tangere
- The novel depicts Don Crisóstomo Ibarra's return to the Philippines after seven years in Europe.
- Ibarra observes the oppression of the indigenous population by Spanish colonialism.
- He attempts to address the oppression, but encounters resistance from those threatened by his actions.
Printing of the Novel
- Noli Me Tangere was published on March 21, 1887.
- Rizal sent copies to close friends including Blumentritt, Dr. Antonio Ma. Regidor, Lopez Jaena, Mariano Ponce, and Felix R. Hidalgo.
- A complimentary copy was given to Maximo Viola with the inscription: "To my dear friend, Maximo Viola, the first to read and appreciate my work - Jose Rizal."
The Novel's Truthfulness
- Rizal claimed the places, characters, and situations in the novel were real, stating "The facts I said Rizal, "are all true and have happened; I narrate there, can prove them."
- Maria Clara, the novel's heroine, is based on Leonor Rivera, although unlike the fictional character, Rivera later married an Englishman.
- Ibarra and Elias represent Rizal himself, while Tasio the philosopher is based on his brother, Paciano.
Rizal's travels
- Rizal and Viola traveled to Europe in 1887.
- Their journey included Germany, Austria-Hungary, Switzerland, and Italy.
- Rizal experienced poverty and illness during his time in Berlin, requiring Viola's financial assistance for the printing of Noli Me Tangere.
Rizal's Travels in Europe
- Rizal visited various historical sites and cities, including Prague, Vienna, Lintz, Salzburg, Munich, Nuremberg, Ulm, Stuttgart, Baden, and Rheinfall.
- He was fascinated by the cities’ architecture, cultural attractions, and natural landscapes, including the Danube River.
- Rizal encountered many scholars and notable figures, including Norfenfals, an Austrian novelist, and Dr. Carlos Czelpelak, a Polish scholar.
The Exhibition of Igorots in Madrid
- Rizal expressed dismay at the exhibition of Igorots (indigenous Filipinos) at the 1887 Madrid Exposition.
- He viewed it as degrading and disrespectful to his fellow Filipinos.
- In letters to Blumentritt, he wrote about the exhibition and his frustrations.
Rizal's Journey Across Europe
- After leaving Germany, Rizal and Viola traveled to Switzerland, stopping at Geneva and the foggy Lake Leman.
- They continued their journey to Italy, visiting Turin, Milan, Venice, Florence, and Rome.
- Rizal's travels across Europe provide valuable cultural and historical insight into the period and his experiences as a young Filipino abroad.
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