Rizal's Departure to Europe and Literary Works

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What was the main reason for Rizal's departure for Europe?

To escape financial hardships in the Philippines

To seek inspiration for his poetry

To pursue his medical course and observe the political situation in Europe (correct)

To join a prestigious art school in Europe

Why was Rizal denied his doctorate degree in medicine?

Poor academic performance

Opposition from the Spanish government

Lack of interest in pursuing medicine

Financial hardships experienced by his family (correct)

What caused Rizal to stop producing nationalistic articles after writing El Amor Patrio?

Opposition from his mother and lack of recognition in a foreign country (correct)

Legal restrictions imposed by the Spanish government

Receiving a publishing ban from European authorities

His personal decision to focus on poetry instead

Where did Rizal go to specialize in ophthalmology after completing his education?

France and Germany Signup and view all the answers

Who were the medical professionals that gave Rizal guidance while he was an assistant in their clinic?

Dr. Otto Becker, Dr. Karl Ernest Schweigger, and Dr. Louis de Weckert Signup and view all the answers

Where did Rizal complete the remaining one-fourth of the novel that he wrote after being inspired by the painting Death of Cleopatra?

Berlin, Germany Signup and view all the answers

Who defended Rizal’s Noli Me Tangere?

Father Vicente Garcia Signup and view all the answers

Which of Rizal's works represents his defense of the Filipinos from the charge that they were inherently lazy?

Sobre La Indolencia de los Filipinos Signup and view all the answers

What was the main theme of El Filibusterismo?

Revenge and Revolution Signup and view all the answers

Who represents the portion of Filipino society which is tired of the oppressor's rule?

Simoun Signup and view all the answers

When was Rizal arrested?

July 6, 1892 Signup and view all the answers

Where was Rizal deported after his arrest?

Dapitan Signup and view all the answers

Who received Rizal as a prisoner in Dapitan?

Captain Ricardo Carnicero Signup and view all the answers

How long did Rizal's deportation to Dapitan last?

4 years Signup and view all the answers

Who was the dulce estranghera of Dapitan?

Josephine Bracken Signup and view all the answers

Who was Basilio's girlfriend?

Juli Signup and view all the answers

What were the much needed reforms for the Philippines during the Spanish regime as stated in Rizal's works?

Centralization of the parishes, freedom of press, and abolition of the friars' power Signup and view all the answers

Who represents the portion of Filipino society tired of the oppressor's rule in Rizal's works?

Simoun Signup and view all the answers

When was La Liga Filipina founded?

July 3, 1892 Signup and view all the answers

What caused the conflict between Rizal and Antonio Luna?

Nelly Boustead's love affair with Rizal Signup and view all the answers

For what reason was Rizal arrested on July 6, 1892?

A case planted against him Signup and view all the answers

Who issued the decree ordering Rizal's deportation to Dapitan?

Governor-general Despujol Signup and view all the answers

Study Notes

Rizal's Life and Works

Rizal departed for Europe due to the persecution of his family and the friars' opposition to his liberal ideas.

Education and Career

Rizal was denied his doctorate degree in medicine due to his lack of preparation in Greek.
He went to Paris to specialize in ophthalmology after completing his education.
He received guidance from medical professionals Dr. Louis de Wecker and Dr. Otto Becker while working as an assistant in their clinic.

Literary Works

Rizal completed the remaining one-fourth of the novel Noli Me Tangere in Berlin, inspired by the painting Death of Cleopatra.
Noli Me Tangere was defended by Rizal against his critics.
The novel "El Filibusterismo" represents his defense of the Filipinos from the charge that they were inherently lazy.
The main theme of El Filibusterismo is the exposure of the ills of the Philippine society during the Spanish regime.

Arrest and Deportation

Rizal was arrested on July 6, 1892, for allegedly being involved in the formation of La Liga Filipina.
He was deported to Dapitan after his arrest.
CaptainRICARDO Carnicero received Rizal as a prisoner in Dapitan.
Rizal's deportation to Dapitan lasted for four years.

Personal Life and Relationships

The "dulce extrangera" of Dapitan was Josephine Bracken.
Basilio's girlfriend was Juli.

Philippine Reforms and Societal Representations

The much-needed reforms for the Philippines during the Spanish regime, as stated in Rizal's works, were the elimination of the power of the friars and the recognition of the rights of the Filipino people.
Simoun represents the portion of Filipino society tired of the oppressor's rule in Rizal's works.
La Liga Filipina was founded in 1892.

Conflicts and Issuances

The conflict between Rizal and Antonio Luna was due to their differing views on the role of the reform movement.
Rizal was arrested on July 6, 1892, for allegedly being involved in the formation of La Liga Filipina.
Governor-General Eulogio Despujol issued the decree ordering Rizal's deportation to Dapitan.

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