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What was the name of the secret society established by Rizal in 1880 for Filipino students at UST?
Companerismo
What was the title of the allegorical drama that Rizal submitted to the 2nd competition of Artistico Literario?
El Consejo de los Dioses
What was the title of the poem that Rizal dedicated to the UST students and won first place in the literary contest sponsored by Artistico Literario?
A La Juventud Filipina
What medical advice did Pablo Ramon give to Rizal?
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What was the name of the zarzuela performed on the Feast Day of the Immaculate Conception, Patroness of the Ateneo?
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Why was Rizal dissatisfied with his stay at the UST?
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What is the title of Rizal's unfinished literary work?
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What is the name of the second novel written by Rizal?
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What is the theme of Rizal's poetic tribute, Mi Ultimo Adios?
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Why did Rizal refuse to sign the Report (sentence by the Council of War)?
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What was Rizal's academic achievement at the University of Santo Tomas?
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At what age did Rizal enroll in the University of Santo Tomas in April 1877?
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In which language was the chapter 'Makamisa' written?
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On what date was Rizal notified of the Report (sentence by the Council of War)?
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Why did Rizal initially enroll in Philosophy and Letters?
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What motivated Rizal to study medicine later on?
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What was the title of one of Rizal's early poems?
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Who did Rizal write a letter to seek advice on a career choice?
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Study Notes
Rizal's Early Life and Education
- Francisco Mercado Rizal honed his poetic language through various literary works.
- He graduated with highest honors (Sobre Saliente) with a Bachelor of Arts Degree from the University of Santo Tomas.
University Life
- Rizal enrolled in University of Santo Tomas in April 1877 at the age of nearly 16.
- He studied Philosophy and Letters due to his father's preference and his own uncertainty about a career path.
Literary Pursuits
- Rizal wrote a letter to Father Pablo Ramon, a rector of Ateneo, seeking advice on a career choice.
- He entered a literary contest sponsored by Artistico Literario in 1879 and won first place with his poem "A La Juventud Filipina (To the Filipino Youth)".
- In 1880, he submitted an allegorical drama, "El Consejo de los Dioses (The Council of Gods)", and won first prize, a gold ring engraved with a bust of Cervantes.
Published Works
- Rizal published works include "Abd-el-Azis y Mahoma" in 1879 and "Junto al Pasig (Beside the Pasig)" - a zarzuela performed on December 8, 1880.
- He wrote a sonnet "A Filipinas" and a poem tribute to Father Pablo Ramon, "AI M.R.P.Pablo Ramon".
Companerismo
- In 1880, Rizal established Companerismo, a secret society of Filipino students at UST, known as the "Companions of Jehu".
Notable Works
- "El Filibusterismo (The Reign of Greed)" is Rizal's second novel, dedicated to the martyrdom of GOMBURZA.
- "Makamisa" is Rizal's unfinished literary work, a third novel with only one chapter drafted in Tagalog.
- "Mi Ultimo Adios" is Rizal's poetic tribute, his last farewell to the country.
Rizal's Death
- Rizal was notified of the Report (sentence by the Council of War) on December 29, 1896, and refused to sign it, stating his innocence and correcting his ethnicity.
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