Rizal's most influential works, Noli Me Tangere and El Filibusterismo, criticize the Catholic religion itself rather than the Spanish friars. TRUE or FALSE?
Understand the Problem
The question asks whether Rizal's works, specifically 'Noli Me Tangere' and 'El Filibusterismo', criticize the Catholic religion itself rather than just the Spanish friars. This is a true or false question assessing the understanding of Rizal's literary criticisms.
Answer
FALSE
The answer is FALSE
Answer for screen readers
The answer is FALSE
More Information
Rizal's works primarily criticize the corrupt practices and abuses of the Spanish friars, not the core Catholic religion itself.
Tips
A common mistake is assuming criticism of religious figures extends to the religion itself.
Sources
- Colonialism, Religion, and Power Theme in Noli Me Tangere - litcharts.com
- Why catholic church strongly oppose the writings of Jose Rizal? - answers.com
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