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What was the title of the novel that José Rizal wrote as a sequel to Noli Me Tangere?
What was the title of the novel that José Rizal wrote as a sequel to Noli Me Tangere?
To whom did Rizal dedicate El Filibusterismo?
To whom did Rizal dedicate El Filibusterismo?
In which language was El Filibusterismo written?
In which language was El Filibusterismo written?
What event made Rizal define the word 'filibustero' to his friend?
What event made Rizal define the word 'filibustero' to his friend?
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What was Rizal's purpose in writing El Filibusterismo?
What was Rizal's purpose in writing El Filibusterismo?
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Why did Rizal's father forbid him from uttering certain words like 'filibustero'?
Why did Rizal's father forbid him from uttering certain words like 'filibustero'?
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What was the primary objective of Rizal in writing the novel El Filibusterismo?
What was the primary objective of Rizal in writing the novel El Filibusterismo?
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What is the significance of the term 'filibusterismo' in the context of the novel?
What is the significance of the term 'filibusterismo' in the context of the novel?
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How long did it take Rizal to complete the writing of El Filibusterismo?
How long did it take Rizal to complete the writing of El Filibusterismo?
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In which city did Rizal finally complete the manuscript of El Filibusterismo?
In which city did Rizal finally complete the manuscript of El Filibusterismo?
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Who partially funded the publication of El Filibusterismo?
Who partially funded the publication of El Filibusterismo?
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What was one of the reasons Rizal moved to Brussels while writing El Filibusterismo?
What was one of the reasons Rizal moved to Brussels while writing El Filibusterismo?
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What was the role of Maximo Viola in the publication of Noli Me Tangere?
What was the role of Maximo Viola in the publication of Noli Me Tangere?
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What was the essence of nationalism as understood through the characters in Noli Me Tangere?
What was the essence of nationalism as understood through the characters in Noli Me Tangere?
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How did Rizal's political views influence the portrayal of characters in Noli Me Tangere?
How did Rizal's political views influence the portrayal of characters in Noli Me Tangere?
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How did the character of Don Santiago de los Santos represent Rizal's views on the relationship between the Philippines and the Spanish authorities?
How did the character of Don Santiago de los Santos represent Rizal's views on the relationship between the Philippines and the Spanish authorities?
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How did the character of Sisa in Noli Me Tangere reflect Rizal's views on the social issues in the Philippines?
How did the character of Sisa in Noli Me Tangere reflect Rizal's views on the social issues in the Philippines?
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Study Notes
El Filibusterismo Novel
- Written by José Rizal as a sequel to Noli Me Tangere
- Dedicated to the three martyred priests of Cavite mutiny
Objectives of Rizal in Writing the Novel
- Defend Filipino people from foreign accusations of foolishness and lack of knowledge
- Show how the Filipino people lived during the Spanish colonial period
- Discuss the role of religion and beliefs in everyday lives
- Expose the cruelties, graft, and corruption of the false government
History of the Novel
- Took 3 years to write (October 1887 - March 29, 1891)
- Written in Calamba, London, Paris, and Brussels
- Published in Ghent, partially funded by Valentin Ventura
- Sent to Hong Kong on September 18, 1891
Characteristics of the Novel
- Romantic novel, book of feeling, work of the heart
- Depicts sufferings under Spanish rule with freshness, color, humor, lightness, and wit
- Calls on Filipinos to recover self-confidence and appreciate their own worth
Significance of the Title
- "Filibustero" means a dangerous patriot who will soon be hanged
- Word was little known in the Philippines, associated with the execution of three martyred priests of Cavite mutiny
Main Characters
Juan Crisostomo Ibarra y Magsalin
- Liberalism
- Translated Filipino Fool to the majority Wise to the cultured
Maria Clara de los Santos
- Unhappy state of the Philippines
- Values and inconsistencies
Other Characters
- Doña Pia Alba de los Santos and Padre Damaso
- Don Santiago de los Santos
- Doña Victorina Espadaña (Filipino without identity)
- Don Tiburcio de Espadaña (Spaniard without dignity)
- SISA (pattern of sufferings)
- Teniente Guevarra
- Tertiary sisters (Rufa, Sipa, Juana)
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Learn about the objectives Rizal had in mind when writing his novel and the impact it had on the Filipino people. Understand the context of the term 'Filipino' and its connotations during that period.