Rizal in Dapitan: Exile and Beliefs

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Who was the only Spanish priest that publicly defended Rizal's NOLI ME TANGERE?

Dr. Marquez

Captain Juan Sitges

Father Sanchez (correct)

Don Ignacio Tumarong

What significant action did Rizal take for his mother's health in August 1893?

He built a house in Talisay.

He treated her for a fever.

He constructed a water system.

He operated on her right eye. (correct)

What was one of the community projects Rizal implemented while in Dapitan?

A local school for boys

An agricultural cooperative

A public library

A system of water works (correct)

Which of the following individuals was a friar spy posing as Rizal's relative?

Pablo Mercado Signup and view all the answers

How much did Don Ignacio Tumarong pay for his eye operation performed by Rizal?

$3000 Signup and view all the answers

Who was responsible for bringing Rizal to Dapitan?

Fr. Pablo Pastells Signup and view all the answers

What was the total amount of Rizal's share from the Manila lottery win?

P6,200.00 Signup and view all the answers

What subject did Rizal and Fr. Pastells debate about?

Religion Signup and view all the answers

What was the outcome of Rizal's challenge to a duel with Juan Lardet?

The duel was never held due to an apology. Signup and view all the answers

Which book did Fr. Pastells send to Rizal, prompting their debate?

Imitation of Christ Signup and view all the answers

What did Rizal do after accepting Blanco's offer?

Traveled to Europe and Cuba to help patients Signup and view all the answers

What was played as Rizal's farewell in Dapitan?

A Funeral March of Chopin Signup and view all the answers

Which city did Rizal's ship anchor at after leaving Dapitan?

Dumaguete Signup and view all the answers

What did Rizal find beautiful about Cebu?

The entrance to Cebu Signup and view all the answers

What was one of the reasons Rizal viewed the Philippine Revolution as premature?

He thought it would lead to unnecessary suffering Signup and view all the answers

In which province was the state of war proclaimed during the outbreak of the Philippine Revolution?

Cavite Signup and view all the answers

What type of paintings did Rizal comment on in Molo, Iloilo?

Copies of biblical scenes by Gustave Dore Signup and view all the answers

Who was the judge of the province that Rizal met during his journey?

Regidor Signup and view all the answers

What was one of the main reasons Rizal lived in Berlin?

To gain further knowledge of ophthalmology Signup and view all the answers

Which university did Rizal attend for conferences on ophthalmology?

University of Heidelberg Signup and view all the answers

During which winter did Rizal experience significant poverty?

Winter of 1886 Signup and view all the answers

Who were the notable individuals Rizal met while living in Wilhelmsfeld?

Pastor Ullmer and a Catholic priest Signup and view all the answers

What did Rizal express admiration for in his letter to his sister, Trinidad?

German women Signup and view all the answers

What novel did Rizal aim to finish while in Berlin?

Noli Me Tangere Signup and view all the answers

In which city did Rizal study ophthalmology at the clinic of Dr. Wecker?

Paris Signup and view all the answers

What was one of the five reasons Rizal moved to Berlin?

To finish his novel about the Philippines Signup and view all the answers

In which city did Rizal arrive in February 1886?

Heidelberg Signup and view all the answers

Which musical piece was not composed by Rizal?

El Amor de Dios Signup and view all the answers

Who was Rizal's mentor during his eye specialization in Heidelberg?

Otto Becker Signup and view all the answers

What significance does the poem 'A las flores del Heidelberg' hold?

A prayer for peace and unity Signup and view all the answers

Which society did Rizal join while he was in Berlin?

Berlin Ethnological Society Signup and view all the answers

What was the primary subject of Rizal's second doctorate?

Ophthalmology Signup and view all the answers

What event followed Rizal's completion of his eye specialization?

He left Heidelberg and wrote a poem. Signup and view all the answers

What was the setting of Heidelberg in the context of Rizal's life?

A historic city known for its university. Signup and view all the answers

Study Notes

Rizal in Dapitan - Beginning of Exile

Rizal arrived in Dapitan on July 17, 1892, aboard a steamer from Cebu which carried a letter from Fr. Pablo Pastells to Fr. Antonio Obach.
He was initially lodged at the house of Commandant Captain Carnicero.
Carnicero was impressed by Rizal's character and qualities.
On August 26, 1892, a lottery ticket owned by Captain Carnicero, Rizal, and Francisco Equilior won the second prize of P20, 000.00
Rizal's share was P6,200.00, of which P2,000.00 went to his father and P200.00 to his friend Basa.

Rizal-Pastells Debate on Religion

Fr. Pastells sent Rizal a book by Sarda, initiating a debate through correspondence.
Rizal articulated his anti-Catholic ideas, which he had developed in Europe.
He believed that religions may vary but all lead to the same light.
Fr. Pastells tried hard to convert Rizal back to Catholicism, ending inconclusively.
Fr. Pastells gave Rizal the book Imitacion de Cristo (Imitation of Christ).
Rizal remained a Catholic while still holding his own beliefs, described as "Catholicism of Renan and Teilhard de Chardin."

Rizal Challenges a Frenchman to a Duel

Rizal engaged in a quarrel with Juan Lardet, a French businessman.
Lardet expressed displeasure in a letter to Antonio Miranda, who forwarded it to Rizal.
An angered Rizal confronted Lardet and challenged him to a duel.
After the intervention of Carnicero, Lardet sent Rizal a letter of apology in French.

Rizal and Father Sanchez

Fr. Pastells instructed two Jesuits, Fr. Obach and Fr. Jose Villaclara, to try and bring Rizal back to Catholicism.
He assigned Fr. Sanchez to Dapitan.
Fr. Sanchez was the only Spanish priest to publicly defend Rizal's Noli Me Tangere.
He helped Rizal beautify the town plaza.
He received a manuscript from Rizal entitled Estudious Sobre la Lengua Tagala (Studies on the Tagalog Language).

Idyllic Life in Dapitan

By August 1893, members of Rizal's family took turns visiting him to alleviate his loneliness in Dapitan.
In Talisay, Rizal built a house.

Rizal's Encounter with a Friar Spy

Pablo Mercado, a friar spy, posed as a relative of Rizal, showing a photo of Rizal and buttons with the initials "P.M." as evidence.
Captain Juan Sitges ordered the arrest of Pablo Mercado.
His true name was Florencio Naman.

Rizal as Physician in Dapitan

Dr. Marquez, a friend of Rizal in Hong Kong, visited him in August 1893.
Rizal operated on his mother, Teodora, and Maria's right eye.
Don Ignacio Tumarong, cured of his eye ailment, paid Rizal P3,000.
Don Florencio Azacarraga, another eye patient, paid Rizal with a cargo of sugar.

Water System for Dapitan

Rizal constructed a waterworks system.
Mr. H. F. Cameron praised Rizal's engineering achievements.

Community Projects for Dapitan

Fr. Blanco accepted Rizal's offer to help with community projects.

The Song of the Traveler

Rizal composed a poem, "El Canto del Viajero (The Song of the Traveler)".

Adios Dapitan

On July 31, 1896, Rizal's four years in Dapitan came to an end.
He boarded the steamer España.
The Dapitan brass band played a mournful Funeral March of Chopin as a farewell.
Rizal spent four years, thirteen days, and a few hours in Dapitan.

The Last Trip Abroad (1896)

On July 31, 1896, Rizal left Dapitan on the steamer España.
The ship stopped at Dumaguete, Rizal's first stopover.
Rizal also visited Cebu, Iloilo, Capiz, and Romblon.
In Cebu, he met an old couple he knew from Madrid and remarked on its beautiful entrance.
He found the church in Iloilo "pretty" but commented the paintings were largely biblical copies by Gustave Dore.
He left a letter for Blumentritt on the Isla de Luzon steamer before being transferred to the Spanish cruiser Castilla by order of Governor General Ramos Blanco.
Enrique Santalo was the gallant captain of the Castilla.

Outbreak of the Philippine Revolution

A state of war was declared in eight provinces: Manila, Cavite, Bulacan, Batangas, Laguna.
Rizal was deeply saddened by the outbreak and the loss of lives it caused.
He thought the revolution was premature and would cause much suffering.
He composed three musical pieces: Leonor, El Canto del Prisionero (The Prisoner's Song), Alin Mang Lahi (Whatever Race), and La Deportacion (Deportation).

Education in Europe

Rizal studied ophthalmology at the University of Paris (France).
He earned a second doctorate at the University of Heidelberg (Germany), where he also joined the Chess Players’ Club.
He was also inducted as a member of the Berlin Ethnological Society and the Berlin Anthropological Society.

University of Heidelberg

Rizal completed his eye specialization under Professor Otto Becker in Heidelberg in 1887.
He left Heidelberg with a poem, "A las flores del Heidelberg", expressing love for his homeland and striving for unity between East and West.

Rizal Welcomed in Berlin’s Scientific Circles

Rizal lived in Berlin for five reasons: to further his ophthalmology knowledge, continue studying sciences and languages, observe German conditions, associate with scientists and scholars, and complete Noli Me Tangere.
He met famous German scientists like Feodor Jagor and Dr. Rudolf Virchow.

Rizal on German Women

He wrote a letter to his sister Trinidad expressing his admiration for German women, whom he described as serious, diligent, educated, and friendly.

German Customs

He described Christmas Eve traditions, including the decoration of pine trees with lanterns, papers, dolls, fruits, and other ornaments.
He mentioned the importance of introductions in social gatherings in Germany.

Rizal’s Darkest Winter

He experienced poverty during the winter of 1886.

Rizal in Germany (1885 - 1887)

He studied at the University of Heidelberg, where he attended ophthalmology conferences.
He lived in Wilhelmsfeld and befriended Pastor Ullmer and a Catholic priest.
He enrolled at the University of Leipzig.

Bird’s Eye View of Dresden

He visited Dresden, a commercial center.

Rizal in France (1883, 1885 - 1886, 1889 - 1890)

He studied ophthalmology at Dr. Wecker's clinic on Rue de Cherche Midi in Paris.
He visited the atelier of Juan Luna.
He lived at Rue de Maubeuge in Paris while publishing his annotations for Morga's Sucesos.

Assignment – 1 Whole

The assignment covered Jose Rizal's first novel, Noli Me Tangere.
It asked for the identification of the novel's characters, their roles, and a synopsis of the book for the next day's recitation.

Unit III. Rizal’s Life: Family, Childhood, Education, Trial, Exile, and Death

This unit covers Dr. Jose Rizal's ancestry, family, childhood memories, early education in Laguna, and higher education in Manila and abroad.

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Explore Jose Rizal's life during his exile in Dapitan, including his arrival, initial interactions with Captain Carnicero, and significant events such as winning a lottery. The quiz also delves into his notable debates with Fr. Pastells on religion, highlighting Rizal's evolving beliefs and his anti-Catholic stance.