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FINAL EXAMINATION REVIEWER SIGNIFICANT CHARACTERS IN NOLI ME TANGERE and EL FILI BUSTERISMO Dona Pia Alba - Wife of Capitan Tiago and mother of María Clara. She died giving birth to her. She was raped by Dámaso so she could bear a child. She suffered greatly on her marriage. Elias- Ibarra’s mysteri...

FINAL EXAMINATION REVIEWER SIGNIFICANT CHARACTERS IN NOLI ME TANGERE and EL FILI BUSTERISMO Dona Pia Alba - Wife of Capitan Tiago and mother of María Clara. She died giving birth to her. She was raped by Dámaso so she could bear a child. She suffered greatly on her marriage. Elias- Ibarra’s mysterious friend and known as personification of Andres Bonifacio. Simoun – He is a jeweler and revolutionary who disguises himself to seek for revenge. Padre Damaso - A Franciscan friar and the former parish curate of San Diego. He is best known as a notorious character who speaks with harsh words and has been a cruel priest during his stay in the town. He is the real father of María Clara and an enemy of Crisóstomo's father, Rafael Ibarra. Padre Florentino- A priest with a deep sense of morality. He sympathizes the the people. He is a voice of reason, torn between faith and justice. Padre Bernardo Salvi - He is described to be very thin and sickly. It is also hinted that his last name, "Salvi" is the shorter form of "Salvi" meaning Salvation, or "Salvi" is short for "Salvaje" meaning bad hinting. Narcisa/Sisa - The deranged mother of Basilio and Crispín. Isagani- Passionate and idealistic young student who loves to write a poem. The lover of Paulita Gomez. Doña Victorina (Doña Victorina de los Reyes de Espadaña) - An ambitious Filipina who classifies herself as a Spanish and mimics Spanish ladies by putting on heavy make-up. Padre Camorra- A corrupt friar, he is notorious for abusing his power, particularly towards young women like Juli. Kabesang Tales – Simple, hardworking farmer who is a victim of land grabbing. After all the sufferings he became a bandit of oppression. Macelo H. del Pilar request Jose Rizal to send a Tagalog letter to the women of Malolos because he wants to inspire them by showing solidarity and support. Polo y Servicio is a forced labor system requiring all males aged 16-60 to work for 40 days without pay. To avoid the forced to work they have to pay the “falla”. (tax or fine.) On July 15 to September 15, Rizal published the article “La Indolencia De Los Filipinos” Maria Clara symbolizes purity, and innocence of sheltered native woman in Noli Me Tangere. Governor-General Weyler initially reject the petition of the 20 women of Malolos because he wanted to assert control over the Filipinos by rejecting their requests. Filipinos that unanimously approved Dr. Rizal’s proposal to write a novel exposing the Spanish tyranny: Pedro, Maximo, and Antonio Paterno, Graciano López Jaena, Evaristo Aguirre, Eduardo de Lete, Julio Llorente, and Valentin Ventura According to Rizal, the qualities should a Filipino mother possess in order to contribute to the service of the state is that they should be a noble wife who rears children to serve the state. The teaching of the friars perpetuate regarding the poor and the rich was It is easier for a poor man to enter heaven than for a rich man. Uncle Tom’s Cabin by Harriet Beecher Stowe inspired Dr. Jose Rizal to write Noli Me Tangere. The reason why Governor-General Weyler granted the women of Malolos' petition but imposed a condition to have Señorita Guadalupe as their teacher is a strategy to control the type of education Filipinos could receive by choosing who would teach them. According to the nover Noli Me Tangera. After 7 years, Crisostomo Ibarra y Magsalin return to the Philippines. Padre Damaso slandered and belittled Juan Crisostomo Ibarra during the party in Noli Me Tangere. According to Rizal, the factor contributes to Filipino indolence is when The government's neglect and apathy towards agriculture, industry, and commerce. Indolence - Avoidance of activity or exertion (laziness, idleness, sluggishness, lethargy) In Noli Me Tangere, Dr. Jose Rizal expose about the Spanish in the Philippines is that the The corruption and brutality of the civil guards, driving good men to crime and banditry. Rizal acknowledge regarding the concept of Filipino indolence by acknowledging that indolence does exist, but it is a result of the country’s troubles and backwardness. Noli Me Tangere = Touch me not. Finished = 1886. The symbolic meanings are associated with the "Letter to the Young Women of Malolos" represents love, purity, and peace for the women of Malolos. According to Rizal, the qualities should young women look for in a man A man who has a noble character, a manly heart, and high spirit. Patriarchal values = Men were seen as protectors and providers, while women were often treated as property. Filipinos viewed as inferior by the Spanish colonizers because of The nature of their skin color. Fr. Felipe Garcia's opposition to the women’s petition indicates the influence of the Church in colonial governance. This suggest about the relationship between the Spanish clergy and the colonial government. The Spanish clergy sought to maintain their dominance and control over Filipino society. Maximo Viola provided financial aid to Dr. Jose Rizal for printing Noli Me Tangere. Padre Damaso is the real father of María Clara and an enemy of Crisóstomo Ibarra's father, Rafael Ibarra. The contentious claim does Dr. Jose Rizal address in his writings of La Indolecia de Los Filipinos is Filipinos are indolent. The group of 20 young women of Malolos sent a petition to Governor-General Weyler in 1888. This act reveal about their character and motivations that they were determined to gain education despite societal barriers. Jose Rizal’s primary purpose in annotating Antonio de Morga’s Sucesos de las Islas Filipinas. Rizal's purpose was to provide an accurate account of Filipino history from a native perspective.  He wanted to counter Spanish biases and highlight the rich pre-colonial Filipino culture. In Rizal’s annotations, he aim to highlight about pre-colonial Filipino society: Rizal emphasized the advanced culture, governance, and way of life of Filipinos before colonization. He aimed to show that Filipinos had a flourishing society before Spanish influence. How did Rizal describe Antonio de Morga’s work in his annotations? Rizal valued Morga's work but noted its limitations and errors. He used annotations to correct inaccuracies and provide deeper insights. The aspect of pre-colonial Filipino culture did Rizal frequently emphasize in his annotations? Rizal highlighted the Filipinos’ knowledge of navigation, laws, and arts. He showcased their advanced skills and societal organization. Rizal’s critique of Spanish colonizers based on his annotations of Sucesos de las Islas Filipinas? Rizal criticized Spanish colonizers for relying on historical distortions to justify their rule. He exposed the harm and exploitation brought by colonization. Rizal believe was the role of education in shaping the future of the Philippines? Rizal believed education was the key to awakening national consciousness among Filipinos. He saw it as a tool to empower the people and fight oppression. The main theme of Rizal’s essay The Philippines: A Century Hence? Rizal analyzed the future of the Philippines under colonial rule. He predicted the eventual decline of Spanish control and the rise of Filipino nationalism. Makamisa in relation to Rizal’s works: Makamisa is an unfinished novel written after El Filibusterismo. It was intended as a sequel but remained incomplete. In Makamisa, Rizal’s primary aim in writing the novel: Rizal aimed to depict the social ills of the Spanish clergy. The novel was meant to address issues of corruption and hypocrisy. The setting of Makamisa? The story is set in a rural Philippine town. It portrays the lives of ordinary Filipinos and their struggles.