18 Questions
When did Rizal and his father leave Calamba for a pilgrimage to fulfil his mother's vow?
June 6, 1868
Which event caused Rizal to shed tears due to love and grief according to his diary?
Death of his younger sister Concepcion
Where did Rizal and his father go to fulfil his mother's vow as a gratitude to the Virgin of Antipolo for his birth?
Laguna de Bay
What influenced Rizal the most according to the text?
His family, associates, and personal experiences
What was the purpose of Rizal's first trip across Laguna de Bay?
To fulfil a pilgrimage for his mother's vow
According to Rizal's diary, what did he see for the first time during his first trip across Laguna de Bay?
The sunrise over the lake
How did the Story of the Moth impact Rizal’s life?
It made him see the noble value in sacrificing for an ideal.
What did the death of the young moth symbolize to Rizal as a child?
A noble and worthwhile sacrifice for light.
Which characteristic of Rizal's life was likened to the young moth's attraction to light?
His desire for truth, freedom, and justice.
What did Rizal assert about sacrificing one's life for an ideal?
It is a worthwhile endeavor for a noble cause.
How was Rizal like the young moth in the Story of the Moth?
He was fated to die as a martyr for a noble ideal.
What light did Rizal attract to that symbolized truth, freedom, and justice?
The light of truth, freedom, and justice.
At what age did Jose Rizal start to appreciate Father Leoncio Lopez, the town priest of Calamba?
Five years old
What did Rizal witness in Calamba during his childhood that was distressing?
Acts of violence by the Guardia Civil
Which family member of Jose Rizal died during his childhood?
His younger sister Concepcion
At what age was Jose Rizal able to read the Bible in Spanish?
Five years old
What event marked Jose Rizal's first trip across Laguna de Bay?
Beginning to lead family prayers
Why did an old woman serve as a nanny for Jose Rizal?
To take care of his poor health
Study Notes
Rizal's Childhood Memories
- Rizal had a happy and comfortable life thanks to his hardworking parents.
- Due to his poor health, an old woman was employed as his nanny, who fascinated him with tales, legends, folklores, and fables.
- He enjoyed nocturnal walks in the moonlight by the river, which sparked his imagination.
- At the age of three, Rizal knew how to lead family prayers, and by five, he could read the Bible in Spanish.
- His mother taught him about Catholic faith and traditions, which inspired him to appreciate Father Leoncio Lopez, the town priest of Calamba.
Influences on Rizal's Life
- Rizal's environment, including his family, associates, and events, shaped his character and ideals.
- His parents and siblings instilled in him values of education, discipline, religiosity, and hard work.
- His experiences and interactions with people formed his philosophy, love of country, and travels.
Story of the Moth
- The story of the moth, told by Doña Teodora, left a deep impression on Rizal and influenced his love of stories.
- As a child, Rizal interpreted the moth's death as a noble sacrifice for its ideals.
- Later in life, Rizal saw parallels between his own fate and that of the moth, as he was attracted to the "light" of truth, freedom, and justice, even in the face of danger.
- The story taught Rizal that sacrificing one's life for an ideal is worthwhile, and he eventually died as a martyr for his noble ideals.
Test your knowledge on Lesson 6 about Jose Rizal's childhood memories and influences. Learn about his happy upbringing, health struggles, and fascination with tales and legends.
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