Rizal's Novels Quiz: Noli Me Tangere and El Filibusterismo

Study Notes

Published in 1887
First novel written by Rizal
Exposed the abuses of the Spanish colonial government and the clergy
Told the story of Crisostomo Ibarra, a Filipino who returns to the Philippines after studying in Europe
Criticized the Spanish colonial system and the Filipino elite who collaborated with them

Published in 1891
Sequel to Noli Me Tangere
Continued the story of Crisostomo Ibarra, who returns to the Philippines as a wealthy and powerful man
Explored the theme of revenge and the struggle for independence
Criticized the Spanish colonial government and the Filipino elite who collaborated with them

Makamisa (1884): a poem written in Tagalog, criticizing the Spanish colonial government
To the Young Women of Malolos (1889): a letter written in Tagalog, addressing the women of Malolos and urging them to continue their education and fight for their rights
The Philippines a Century Hence (1889-1890): a series of essays written in English, predicting the future of the Philippines and advocating for independence
La Solidaridad (1889-1895): a newspaper published in Spanish, where Rizal wrote articles and editorials advocating for reforms and independence

Rizal's writing style was characterized by:
- Realism: depiction of the harsh realities of life under Spanish colonial rule
- Satire: use of irony and humor to critique the Spanish colonial government and the Filipino elite
- Nationalism: advocacy for Philippine independence and self-government
Common themes in Rizal's writings:
- Critique of Spanish colonial rule and the Filipino elite
- Advocacy for education and reform
- Nationalism and independence
- Social justice and equality

Noli Me Tangere (Touch Me Not) was published in 1887 and was Rizal's first novel, exposing the abuses of the Spanish colonial government and clergy.
The novel tells the story of Crisostomo Ibarra, a Filipino who returns to the Philippines after studying in Europe, and critiques the Spanish colonial system and the Filipino elite who collaborated with them.

El Filibusterismo (Subversive) was published in 1891 as a sequel to Noli Me Tangere.
The novel continues the story of Crisostomo Ibarra, who returns to the Philippines as a wealthy and powerful man, and explores the theme of revenge and the struggle for independence.
Like Noli Me Tangere, El Filibusterismo criticizes the Spanish colonial government and the Filipino elite who collaborated with them.

Makamisa (1884) is a poem written in Tagalog, criticizing the Spanish colonial government.
To the Young Women of Malolos (1889) is a letter written in Tagalog, addressing the women of Malolos and urging them to continue their education and fight for their rights.
The Philippines a Century Hence (1889-1890) is a series of essays written in English, predicting the future of the Philippines and advocating for independence.
La Solidaridad (1889-1895) is a newspaper published in Spanish, where Rizal wrote articles and editorials advocating for reforms and independence.

Rizal's writing style is characterized by realism, satire, and nationalism.
Realism depicts the harsh realities of life under Spanish colonial rule.
Satire uses irony and humor to critique the Spanish colonial government and the Filipino elite.
Nationalism advocates for Philippine independence and self-government.
Common themes in Rizal's writings include:
- Critique of Spanish colonial rule and the Filipino elite
- Advocacy for education and reform
- Nationalism and independence
- Social justice and equality

Noli Me Tangere (Touch Me Not) published in 1887, exposing social ills of the Philippines during the Spanish colonial era, criticizing the Catholic Church and Spanish authorities.
El Filibusterismo (Subversive) published in 1891, a sequel to Noli Me Tangere, continuing to criticize social and political conditions in the Philippines.
Makamisa (After Mass), an unfinished novel, criticizing the hypocrisy of the Catholic Church.

Written in 1890, arguing that Filipinos are not inherently indolent, but victims of Spanish colonialism.
Criticizing Spanish colonization and its effects on the Filipino people.

Written in 1890, predicting the future of the Philippines and its potential for independence.
Criticizing Spanish colonial rule and its impact on the country.