RIZL111 BSN 1ST Year Semester Prelim 2023 PDF

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This document is a syllabus for a prelim examination in nursing, with topics covering the life, works, and writings of Jose Rizal. It also includes the context of the Philippines in the 19th century and Rizal's family history. This is a preliminary examination syllabus.

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RIZL111: Exam Week 06 BSN 4TH YEAR 1ST SEMESTER PRELIM 2023...

RIZL111: Exam Week 06 BSN 4TH YEAR 1ST SEMESTER PRELIM 2023 Bachelor of Science in Nursing 4Y1 Professor: Percival M. Manuel Prelim Topics: stated in a sworn written statement, from the requirement Introduction on the life and works of Dr. Jose Rizal of the provision contained in the second part of the first The Philippines in the 19th Century as Rizal’s Context paragraph of this section; but not from taking the course Rizal’s Family, Childhood and Early Education provided for in the first part of said paragraph. Said rules Injustice, Liberalism and Gomburza Martyrdom and regulations shall take effect thirty (30) days after their Madrid Studies to Tour of Europe publication in the Official Gazette. Section 2 INTRODUCTION ON THE LIFE AND WORKS OF DR. RIZAL - It shall be obligatory on all schools, colleges and Rizal Law – R. A. 1425 universities to keep in their libraries an adequate number Author: Claro M. Recto of copies of the original and unexpurgated editions of the Sponsored the bill in the senate: Jose P. Laurel Noli Me Tangere and El Filibusterismo, as well as of Rizal‟s Signed: June 12, 1956 other works and biography. The said unexpurgated editions - An act to include in the curricula of all and private schools, of the Noli Me Tangere and El Filibusterismo or their colleges and universities courses on the life , works and translations in English as well as other writings of Rizal writings of Jose Rizal, particularly his novels Nole Me shall be included in the list of approved books for required Tangere and El Filibusterismo, authorizing the printing and reading in all public or private schools, colleges and distribution thereof and for other purposes. universities. - Whereas, today, more than any other period of our history, - The Board of National Education shall determine the there is a need for a re-dedication to the ideals of freedom adequacy of the number of books, depending upon the and nationalism for which our heroes lived and died enrollment of the school, college or university. - Whereas, it is meet that in honoring them, particularly the Section 3 national hero and patriot, Jose Rizal, we remember with - The Board of National Education shall cause the special fondness and devotion their lives and works that translation of the Noli Me Tangere and El Filibusterismo, as have shaped the national character well as other writings of Jose Rizal into English, Tagalog and - Whereas, the life, works and writing of Jose Rizal, the principal Philippine dialects; cause them to be printed particularly his novels Noli Me Tangere and El in cheap, popular editions; and cause them to be Filibusterismo, are a constant and inspiring source of distributed, free of charge, to persons desiring to read patriotism with which the minds of the youth, especially them, through the Purok organizations and Barrio Councils during their formative and decisive years in school, should throughout the country. be suffused Section 4 - Whereas, all educational institutions are under the - Nothing in this Act shall be construed as amendment or supervision of, and subject to regulation by the State, and repealing section nine hundred twenty-seven of the all schools are enjoined to develop moral character, Administrative Code, prohibiting the discussion of religious personal discipline, civic conscience and to teach the doctrines by public school teachers and other person duties of citizenship engaged in any public school. Section 1 Section 5 - Courses on the life, works and writings of Jose Rizal, - The sum of three hundred thousand pesos is hereby particularly his novel Noli Me Tangere and El Filibusterismo, authorized to be appropriated out of any fund not shall be included in the curricula of all schools, colleges otherwise appropriated in the National Treasury to carry and universities, public or private: Provided, that in the out the purposes of this Act. collegiate courses, the original or unexpurgated editions of Section 6 the Noli Me Tangere and El Filibusterismo or their English - This Act shall take effect upon its approval. translation shall be used as basic texts. - The Board of National Education is hereby authorized and The Story of the Rizal Law directed to adopt forthwith measures to implement and - THE FILING OF THE RIZAL BILL – In 1956, Sen. Claro M. carry out the provisions of this Section, including the Recto filed a measure which became the original Rizal Bill. writing and printing of appropriate primers, readers and Under the bill it shall be obligatory for college and textbooks. The Board shall, within sixty (60) days from the university students to study the life and works of Rizal. effectivity of this Act, promulgate rules and regulations, - Senator Claro M. Recto was the main proponent of the including those of a disciplinary nature, to carry out and Rizal Bill. He sought to sponsor the bill at Congress. enforce the provisions of this Act. However, this was met with stiff opposition from the - The Board shall promulgate rules and regulations providing Catholic Church. for the exemption of students for reasons of religious belief J.A.K.E 1 of 18 THE LIFE, WORKS, AND WRITINGS OF RIZAL: BSN 4TH YEAR 1ST SEMESTER PRELIM 2023 - During the 1955 Senate election, the church charged Recto unnecessary work load to students, and it sometimes with being a communist and an anti-Catholic. After Recto's drives the students to lose focus on their majors. election, the Church continued to oppose the bill mandating the reading of Rizal's novels Noli Me Tángere Why Study Rizal? and El Filibusterismo, claiming it would violate freedom of - It is of great importance that students understand the conscience and religion. rationale behind having to take up a Rizal course in college. - On May 12, 1956, a compromise inserted by Committee on For high school students, the Noli Me Tangere and the El Education Chairman Jose P. Laurel that accommodated Filibusterismo are injected into the Filipino subject as part the objections of the Catholic Church was approved of the overall curriculum. In tertiary education, however, unanimously. Rizal is a subject required of any course, in any college or - The bill specified that only college (university) students university in the Philippines. would have the option of reading unexpurgated versions of 1) Because it is mandated by law clerically-contested reading material, such as Noli Me The Rizal Law, enacted in 1956, seeks to accomplish Tángere and El Filibusterismo. the following goals - On June 12, 1956, the bill was approved by the Philippine To rededicate the lives of youth to the ideals of Legislature as Republic Act 1425; otherwise known as Rizal freedom and nationalism, for which our heroes lived Law. Incidentally, June 12 was declared as Flag Day. and died To pay tribute to our national hero for devoting his Critical Analysis of the Rizal Law life and works in shaping the Filipino character Positive Effect To gain an inspiring source of patriotism through the According to Hernando Abaya, 1984, the nationalist study of Rizal‟s life, works, and writings. reawakening began on the UP campus, sparked by the 2) Because of the lesson contained within the course teaching of Rizal’s life and his writings made compulsory To recognize the importance of Rizal‟s ideals and by the Noli-Fili law, co-authored by Recto and Laurel. teachings in relation to present conditions and This is a statement from a person who was able to witness situations in the society. the condition of the country before and after the Rizal law To encourage the application of such ideals in was implemented. He saw the change and the positive current social and personal problems and issues. effect of the law to our country back then. To develop an appreciation and deeper The youth was made aware of the contributions and the understanding of all that Rizal fought and died for. principled life of Jose Rizal who was an emblem of To foster the development of the Filipino youth in all substantial nationalism and unconditional love for the aspects of citizenship. country. He embodies brilliance coupled with humility and prestige that goes along with service. This Republic Act has 19TH CENTURY AS RIZAL'S CONTEXT pushed for Rizal to be a role model for the youth of this The Philippines before Rizal country. Conditions of the Philippines Through this republic act the essence of freedom and 1) More than 300 years of Spanish Suppressive colonial rule independence was emphasized to the youth. Also, it has 2) Several attempts, through revolts or uprisings by the been implied through this act that national identity is a very natives to drive the foreign rulers were all futile important legacy that our heroes have achieved through 3) The lack of unity and nationalism seemed to be the culprit sacrificing their own lives. They have passed it on to us, Philippines under Spain and it is our role to nurture and protect it. Spain expedition on March 17, 1521 under the Ferdinand Negative Effect Magellan arrived in the Philippines. He was sent by King The R. A. 1425 just caused havoc within educational Charles I. institutions. Take the case of UP a couple of years after this Spain and Portugal competing on claims over the Moluccas law‟s implementation. The UP Student Catholic Action and and the Philippine Islands, the Spaniards were only able to numerous publications and students were pushed to go return to the Philippines in 1543 under the expedition of against their President, Dr. Singco because they feel that Ruy Lopez de Villalobos who named the islands as the University is starting to become godless. It has just “Filipinas”. The Villalobos expedition exacted the location caused a mass confusion between faith and nationalism. of the Philippines. The faith of the people is being compromised. This law is The Conquest endangering the Christian growth of the students who are In 1565: Miguel Lopez de Legazpi was sent to the still in their formative years. This can drive the youth to Philippines by Phillip II, the new king of Spain, and also question the credibility of the church and its teachings and Portugal. traditions. Legazpi became the first Governor General of the According to a survey that we have conducted in our Philippines. university, the Rizal course is not actually significant for the He also established the Encomienda system. Likewise, he students. It has just been a laborious subject that adds founded the city of Manila under Spain in 1571 after taking it from Rajah Sulayman. J.A.K.E 2 of 18 THE LIFE, WORKS, AND WRITINGS OF RIZAL: BSN 4TH YEAR 1ST SEMESTER PRELIM 2023 Political Condition Systems and Policies under Spain Viceroy of Mexico – ruled the Philippines indirectly as the 1) Polo - the enforced or compulsory manual labor required representative ofthe Spanish King for every male native between 16 to 60 years of age. FALLA Governor General – heads the nationals government. refers to payment exacted byanyone to be exempted from o chief executive in the whole archipelago work o head of the state & church 2) Encomienda - The first government system adopted by o commander in chief of the military Spain in the islands. This system is based on land o as the power to pardon prisoners & to decide about the occupation entrusted to private persons who contributed issues in the country to the conquest of the islands, the Catholic Church and the o power of cumplace royal government. o Visitador & Residencia 3) Tribute - tax imposed by Spain to every family annually. It Alkalde Mayor - head in the provincial level came in the form of produce or money. Tax imposed on Gobernadorcillo – head of the town or pueblo every individual or family to pay to the colonial government o his power is limited in the town but it is the same with as a symbol of vassal age to Spain. the Governor General 4) Frailocracy - the rule of the friars; Spanish missionaries or o Indulto de Comercio regular priests which resulted to grave abuses among Cabeza de Barangay – head of the barrio government civilians. Most abusers were the “cura paroco” (parish Gobernadorcillo & Cabeza de Barangay are the only priests). positions a Filipino can have in the Spanish Colonial period 5) Patronato real - royal patronage; the unity of Spain and the o Must be 23 years old and above Catholic Church. This system puts the Church under the o Must be educated authority of the government as agreed by both the king and o at least owns a 500 pesos worth of property/money the Pope. This gave the clergy national and local political authority referred to as “frailocracy”. Supremacy of the Spanish Friars 6) Isolation policy - as a result of Spain‟s insecurity with the The religious orders had a huge contribution in the other Southeast Asian colonizers like the British in Malaya colonization process which is why the frailocracy had a lot and the Dutch in Indonesia, the Philippines was secluded of power from the rest of Asia and trade was confined to the Galeon trade. The Mexico-Philippines exchange. Friars could control the society & Governor General 7) Divide and rule - the colonizers provoked the natives to Regular priest were able to control the different parishes fight among themselves thus, strengthening their hold of and had dominion over the Secular priests (Filipino priests) power. the enemy of the church will be considered as the enemy of the government Events leading to the Change of Government System Intellectual Revolution (Enlightenment) Abuses of the Spanish Government Officials The excessive power & privileges made the governor generals Industrial Revolution weak & undisciplined Age of Explorations and Discoveries punishes those who aren’t happy with his administration The Opening of the Philippines to World Trade Intellectual Revolution (Enlightenment) gives too much favors to his friends & family - Enlightenment, French (literally “century of the The provincial government, headed by the alcalde mayor, was Enlightened”), a European intellectual movement of the the most corrupt branch of the government 17th and 18th centuries in which ideas concerning God, reason, nature, and humanity were synthesized into a Corrupt Government Officials in The 19thcentury worldview that gained wide assent in the West and that Gen. Rafael de Izquierdo (1871-1873) – gave the order to instigated revolutionary developments in art, philosophy, kill GOMBURZA. and politics. Admiral Jose Malcampo (1874-1877) – he was a great - Central to Enlightenment thought were the use and soldier but as a governor general, his administration was celebration of reason, the power by which humans weak due to his incompetency. understand the universe and improve their own condition. Gen. Fernando Primo de Rivera – took the position twice; The goals of rational humanity were considered to be 1880-1883 &1897-1898. Took bribes from casino operators knowledge, freedom, and happiness. in Manila - From theocentrism to antrophocentrism Gen. Valeriano Weyler (1888-1891) – a cruel and corrupt - Reformation of the Protestants and the Counter- official; a tyrant who killed the Calamba tenants and is Reformation of the Catholics. called the Butcher by the Cubans - The Scientific Revolution and the rise of Copernicus 1473 – Gen. Camilo de Polavieja (1896-1897) – ordered the 1543, Galileo 1564 – 1642 and Newton. The Renaissance, execution of Dr. Jose Rizal the revival of the arts and humanities rediscovering the knowledge of the Greeks and the Roman. It was the rise of masters Michelangelo and Leonardo de Vinci. J.A.K.E 3 of 18 THE LIFE, WORKS, AND WRITINGS OF RIZAL: BSN 4TH YEAR 1ST SEMESTER PRELIM 2023 - The Enlightenment was both a movement and a state of improved people’s lives. Due to Industrial Revolution mind. The term represents a phase in the intellectual advancements, there were improvements in nutrition, history of Europe, but it also serves to define programs of health care and education. reform in which influential literati, inspired by a common - Pitfalls of the Industrial Revolution faith in the possibility of a better world, outlined specific Several major pitfalls developed as the Industrial targets for criticism and proposals for action. Revolution progressed. There was a reduction in - 18th Century: agriculture as people were abandoning their farms to The Rights for Women. work in city factories where they could earn a higher Growth of Literacy and Reading. The age for the printing income. This led to a shortage a food produced on press. farms. Increased pollution was a pitfall of the Industrial The rise of modern philosophers like John Locke, writers Revolution. Before the sharp increase in factory and artists. numbers, there was a limited amount of pollution Discussions on life, liberty and equality. generated in the world as production was Promotes progress, secularization and individualism. predominantly manual. The Industrial Revolution Society became anti divine right, favored the separation provided an incentive to increase profits, and as a result, of church and state, and the proliferation of social working conditions in factories deteriorated. Long hours, classes. inadequate remuneration and minimal breaks became The emancipation of black slaves in the United States the norm. This subsequently led to health issues for by President Lincoln. many factory workers. Labor movements in the United Industrial Revolution States developed momentum from the late 19th - The Industrial Revolution was a period of major century in response to poor working conditions that industrialization that took place during the late 1700s and developed during the Industrial Revolution. early 1800s. The Industrial Revolution began in Great Age of Explorations and Discoveries Britain and quickly spread throughout the world; the - The Age of Exploration, also known as the Age of Discovery, American Industrial Revolution, commonly referred to as is the period in European history when overseas the second Industrial Revolution, started sometime exploration began to grow in popularity. between 1820 and 1870. - This era began in the late 1400s and lasted through the - This time period saw the mechanization of agriculture and 1700s. It is responsible for influencing European culture, textile manufacturing and a revolution in power, including initiating globalization, and introducing colonialism around steam ships and railroads, which effected social, cultural the world. For many Europeans, the Age of Exploration and economic conditions. signifies a time when new lands were discovered. However, - Breaking Down Industrial Revolution for many others, the Age of Exploration is remembered as a Although the Industrial Revolution occurred time their lands were invaded and settled by newcomers. approximately 200 years ago, it is a period in time that - Events Leading Up to the Age of Exploration left a profound impact on how people lived and the way From the late 13th to early 15th century (the Middle businesses operated. Arguably, factory systems Ages), some explorers traveled by land from to Eurasia developed during the Industrial Revolution are and beyond, using pre-existing trade routes from responsible for the creation of capitalism and the Eurasia to the Middle East to China. These trips were modern cities of today. carried out by Italian traders, Christian missionaries, Production efficiency improved during the Industrial and Russian royalty. Revolution with inventions such as the steam engine, In the mid-14th century, a Moroccan scholar set out to which dramatically reduced the time it took to several regions, including: North Africa, West Africa, the manufacture products. Sahara Desert, the Horn of Africa, Southern and Eastern More efficient production subsequently reduced prices Europe, and China. During the early 15th century, Arab for products, primarily due to lower labor costs. and Chinese traders traveled along the Indian Ocean Cheaper steel prices encouraged the development of and to present-day India, Thailand, East Africa, Arabia, infrastructure such as railroads and bridges during the and Southeast Asia. When the Young Emperor of China American Industrial Revolution. died, however, the new Emperor advocated - Increased Employment and Innovation isolationism and abolished international exploration and trade. Several books were published about travel The Industrial Revolution created an increase in accounts, feeding the greater of the world and its employment opportunities. As factories became more undiscovered places. prolific, managers and employees were required to - The First Discoveries of the Age of Exploration operate them; this had a flow-on effect of new and innovative products emerging. Increased innovation led Portugese exploration parties traveled down the west to higher levels of motivation and education that coast of Africa and eventually to the Cape of Good resulted in several ground-breaking inventions that are Hope and into the Indian Ocean by 1488. A decade later, still used today such as the telephone, X-ray, lightbulb, Vasco de Gama discovered the way around the Cape of calculator and anesthesia. The Industrial Revolution Good Hope and to India, which established the first sea J.A.K.E 4 of 18 THE LIFE, WORKS, AND WRITINGS OF RIZAL: BSN 4TH YEAR 1ST SEMESTER PRELIM 2023 route between Portugal and India. Portuguese - In a royal decree issued on September 6,1834, the exploration continued to Japan in 1542 and to Brazil in privileges of the company were revoked and theport of 1500. Manila was opened to trade. - The First Discoveries of the Age of Exploration - Because Manila was a great harbor (the shape of the bay Late in the 15th century, Spain became involved in sea protected trade boats from rough waters) it became one of exploration as well in order to overcome the monopoly the best cities to trade with, luring American, British and that Portugal held over the West African trade route. In other European and Asian merchants to its shores. As a 1492, Christopher Columbus left Spain, manning 3 result, Spain‟s economic supremacy lost its footing in the ships, and crossed the Atlantic Ocean. His exploration region. crew first landed in the already inhabited Canary - Modern methods of production and transportation, notably Islands before proceeding to the Bahamas. He sugar mills and steamships, opened the Philippines for erroneously believed that he had landed in the West economic development. British, French, Dutch, and North Indies. American traders began to demand Philippine agricultural By the beginning of the 1500’s, the governments of products, including sugar, cigars, and abaca (Manila hemp). other countries commissioned explorers to search for a Sugar became the leading export crop shorter route to the “West Indies”. This resulted in the - What is the impact of opening the port to world trade to North Atlantic route to present-day Newfoundland in all Filipinos? North America. Doubts began to raise that this new a) When world trades open to the Philippines, it has Atlantic path was actually leading to Asia. Explorers caused for the Spaniards to sell more product to other began to learn significantly more about these new lands countries. Since the materials came from the and by 1513, the Pacific Ocean was reached by Philippines. They use our resources and do not repay us crossing the Isthmus of Panama. as they sell more things we grow to have less resources. - Exploring the Pacific Ocean and Beyond But the positive is that our economy increases. Discovering that the Pacific Ocean is located on the b) The economy of the Philippines rose rapidly and its other side of the New World led to a renewed desire to local industries developed to satisfy the rising demands explore. Between 1515 and 1516, Spanish crews sailed of an industrializing Europe. the west coast of South America, while the Portuguese c) Manila and the Philippines garnered great economic were exploring off the coast of Southeast Asia. growth around this time. Many shops opened in the - Exploring the Pacific Ocean and Beyond Binondo and the rest of the “Extramuros” area (the This exploration resulted in the first circumnavigation of areas outside of Intramuros). The best part of this was the world in 1519. Magellan took off from Seville with a that some were also owned by Filipino businessmen fleet of 5 ships, sailing south toward South America and who were knowledgeable in finance and consumer navigating around the southern tip known as Tierra del retail. Manila itself expanded – more people came to Fuego. The crew continued across the Pacific Ocean, settle in the city and grew rich through profit from trade. landed in the Spice Islands in 1521, and returned to d) In short by 19th and 20th century, the opening of the Spain in September of 1522. port and the other parts of the Philippine to foreign - Legacy of The Age of Exploration trade brought not only economic prosperity to the The Age of Exploration has had perhaps one of the country but also remarkable transformation in the life of greatest impacts on global relations of any other the Filipinos. As the people, prospered, their standard historic period or event. of living improved. Because of this widespread discovery and exploration movement, New World and Old World products were Some of the Filipino Revolts against Spanish Rule exchanged. This brought horses, cows, and sheep from 16th century Europe to the New World and tobacco, cotton, potatoes, Lakandula and Sulayman Revolt (1574) or the Tagalog and corn to the Old World. The slave trade grew revolt against the Legazpi and Lavezares administrations. significantly which had a profound impact on the Pampanga Revolt (1585) of Datus against Encomenderos. economy and on society as a whole Conspiracy of the Maharlikas in Tondo (1587-1588). The Cagayan and Dingras (1589) Revolts against Tribute. The Opening of the Philippines to World Trade Magalat Revolt (1596) led by Magalat, a Cagayano rebel. - The world turns its eyes on the Philippines when, the Royal 17th century Company of the Philippines, or in Spanish, the Real Igorot Revolt (1601) against conversion to Christianity. Compaña de Filipinas Governor-General Félix Berenguer Bancao Revolt (1621-1622) for religious freedom in Leyte. de Marquina recommended that the King of Spain to open Sumuroy Revolt (1649-50) of Warays of Northern Samar. Manila to world commerce. Furthermore, the bankruptcyof Maniago Revolt (1660-1661) in Pampanga against friar and the Real Compaña de Filipinas (Royal Company of the government abuses. Philippines) catapulted the Spanish king to open Manila Malong Revolt (1660-1661) in Pangasinan with Maniago. toworld trade. Chinese Resistance of 1662 against pirate Koxinga. Panay Revolt (1663) by Tapara religious pagan. J.A.K.E 5 of 18 THE LIFE, WORKS, AND WRITINGS OF RIZAL: BSN 4TH YEAR 1ST SEMESTER PRELIM 2023 Zambales Revolt (1681-1683) by Chieftains. - She helped her husband in farming and in their business. 18th century She devoted herself to the children's education and growth Agrarian Revolt of 1745 of Batangas, Laguna and Cavite. as morally-upright individuals. Dagohoy Rebellion of 88 years (1744-1829) in Bohol. - Teodora's lineage can be traced to Lakandula, the greatest Diego and Gabriela Silang Revolt (1762-1763) in Ilocos. ruler of Tondo. Her great grandfather, who was of Japanese Palaris Revolt (1762-1764) during the British invasion. blood, was Eugenio Ursua (Ochoa). Her maternal 19th century grandfather was Manuel de Quintos who was a popular Novales Revolt (1823) in Manila against peninsulares. lawyer in his time, while her paternal grandfather was Palmero Conspiracy (1828) a failed plot against Spain Cipriano Alonzo who belonged to Biñan's long list of Capitanes. Hermano Pule Religious Revolt (1840-1843) in Tayabas - Teodora was second child of Lorenzo Alberto Alonzo, an engineer and a recipient of the most sought decoration, the Causes of the Filipinos Defeat Knight of the Grand Order of Isabella and the Catholic 1) Disunity because of lack of national identity. The divide and Order of Carlos III; and Brigida de Quintos, a fair and well- rule strategy was an obstacle. educated lady. 2) Loyalty crisis because of ethnic differences. - When Governor Claveria issued the decree for the revision 3) Self-interest. and adoption of new names, the children of Alberto Alonzo 4) Lack of preparation and training. adopted the surname Realonda. Thus, the name Teodora 5) Absence of sufficient weapons and firepower. Alonzo became Teodora Alonzo Realonda 6) Geographical isolation and separation. 7) Communication gap due to language differences. The Rizal Family - The marriage of Francisco and Teodora was blessed with BIRTH, FAMILY, AND ANCESTRY OF DR. RIZAL eleven children – two boys and nine girls. The Mercado Family - Saturnina “Neneng” 1850 – 1913 Jose Protacio Rizal Mercado Y Alonzo Realonda "Pepe" - Born on June 19, 1861, in Calamba, Laguna She is the eldest. - He was the seventh in a brood of eleven children of She became the wife of Manuel Hidalgo of Tanawan, Francisco Mercado and Teodora Alonzo. Batangas. - He was baptized three days later by Father Rufino - Paciano 1851 – 1930 Collantes in the Catholic church of Calamba. Father Pedro He was the family caretaker. Casañas stood ashis godfather (ninong). After his younger brother‟s execution, he joined the Francisco Mercado Philippine Revolution. - (b. May 11, 1818 – d. January 5, 1898) He retired to his farm in Los Baños where he lived as a - Father of Jose Rizal and considered the patriarch of the farmer. family, was a native of Biñan, Laguna. He had 2 children by his common-law wife (Severina - He was an educated and industrious farmer who studied Decena) - a boy and a girl. Latin and Philosophy at Colegio de San Jose in Manila. Of - Narcisa “Sisa” 1852 – 1939 Chinese ancestry, his great grandfather Domingo Lam-co She was married to Antonio Lopez, a school teacher of was a native of Amoy (now Guanzhou), China who married Morong, Rizal. the Filipina Ines de la Rosa. - Olimpia “Ipiang” 1855 – 1887 - Both Francisco's father, Juan, and grandfather, became She became the wife of Silvestre Ubaldo, a telegraph Capitanes or town mayors of Biñan. Upon the death of his operator of Manila. mother, Francisco moved to Calamba where he became a She died in 1887 from childbirth. tenant and farmer of a large Dominican estate. - Lucia 1857 – 1919 - On 28 June 1848, he married Teodora Alonzo Realonda. She became the wife of Mariano Herbosa, a town mate In1849, when Gov. Narciso Claveria issued the decree on from Calamba. the Hispanization of Filipino names, he chose the new Herbosa died of cholera and was denied Christian surname burial because he was a brother-in-law of Dr. Jose Rizal - Rizal, from the Latin word “ricial” meaning “rice field.” - Maria “Biang” 1859 – 1945 - In 1850 he petitioned the court to change the family name She became the wife of Daniel Faustino Cruz of Biñan, to Rizal, with all their children being surnamed as such. Laguna. Teodora Alonzo Realonda - Jose Protacio “Pepe” 1861 – 1896 - (b. November 8, 1826 – d. August 16, 1911) The seventh child in the family. - The mother of Jose Rizal, a Manileña, was a highly He was married to a Scottish girl named Josephine educated Filipina who graduated from the Colegio de Santa Bracken. Rosa. - Concepcion “Concha” 1862 – 1865 - Of Spanish and Japanese ancestry, Teodora was a talented She died at the age of three (3) due to illness. woman whose interests lay in literature, culture, and - Josefa “Panggoy” 1865 – 1945 business, and was well-versed in Spanish. She was an epileptic. J.A.K.E 6 of 18 THE LIFE, WORKS, AND WRITINGS OF RIZAL: BSN 4TH YEAR 1ST SEMESTER PRELIM 2023 She died at the age of 80 as a spinster. He was trained to work fast and efficiently, to be honest at - Trinidad “Trining” 1868 – 1951 all times, and to always pray to God. She was also a spinster. His younger sister Concepcion, fondly called Concha, his She died at the age of 83. playmate and best friend, died of a sickness at the age of She inherited much of Rizal‟s property in Dapitan. three. - Soledad “Loleng” 1870 – 1929 His younger sister Concepcion, fondly called Concha, his She was the youngest in the family. playmate and best friend, died of a sickness at the age of She became the wife of Pantaleon Quintero also from three. Calamba. Jose was four years old at the time. Josefa, the next sister, Childhood Memories of Jose Rizal The Rizal Ancestral should have taken the place of Concha, but with her health House in Calamba condition, being an epileptic. The Rizal house was large, a two-storey building built of Jose was probably more of a caretaker to her rather than a adobe stones, hardwood and tiled roof. playmate. Calamba, Laguna was a special place for Jose Rizal. Trinidad or Trining, the sibling next to Josefa, was even It is here where he was born, raised and spent his early much closer to Jose. She was a girl with a strong character. childhood. It is as if Jose had a new younger brother. Even when Rizal was already in Europe he would remember “The Moth and the Flame” from the book, El Amigo de los this town as the place where he spent some of the most Ninos. joyous times of his life. Jose learned many stories and legends even at a young age. The Rizal house was large, a two-storey building built of He remembered his “yaya” (Tagalog word: nanny) would adobe stones, hardwood and tiled roof. always frighten him through her stories of freaky night It had many rooms: for the girls, the boys, another for the creatures. couple, and quarters for servants. However, of all the stories told, he would never forget the The family had a huge dining table and a big ceiling fan. story of “The Moth and the Flame” from the book, El Amigo They also had a library of more than a thousand volumes of de los Ninos. Latin and Spanish books. Some of those who became very influential to Jose when In their backyard there is a nipa hut, a native house whose he was young were the three brothers of his mother. roof was made of thatched cogon grass and bamboo wall, They were uncles Gregorio, Manuel and Jose Alberto. where the children played. Pepe would always come along to his uncles who taught Many fruit-bearing trees surrounded the house. him things that would benefit him in the future. The Rizal family also had a library of more than a thousand Jose Alberto, an artist, would teach Pepe skills in sketching volumes of Latin and Spanish books. and drawing through the use of a pencil or charcoal. Manuel, being an athlete, would instruct him the rudiments Partial View of The Rizal Family's Library with More than A of fencing and wrestling. Thousand Volumes Of Latin And Spanish Books. Lastly, his uncle Gregorio, who was a lover of books and a Rizal‟s family was one of the richest families in Calamba. writer, would instill in him a passion for writing and an Indeed, they belonged to the principalia, a town aristocracy appreciation to poetry and literature. in Spanish Philippines. Jose Alberto Alonzo The main source of their livelihood was the sugarcane an artist, would teach Jose skills in sketching and drawing plantation which was being rented from the Dominicans through the use of a pencil or charcoal. The farm also had coconut (copra), rice fields, fruit-bearing When Doña Teodora gave birth to Soledad, the eleventh trees and a large turkey farm. child in the family, Don Francisco together with Jose went Moreover, the family milled their sugar and had a ham to Antipolo for a pilgrimage. press. 4TH YR 1ST Jose was then seven years old. The Rizal family was also the first native family in Calamba Afterwards, they proceeded to Manila where they visited to own a horse-drawn carriage, called the carruaje. Saturnina who was then a boarding student at La Doña Lolay, fond name for Doña Teodora, who belonged to Concordia College in Sta. Ana. an affluent family was relatively popular in Calamba and in When Jose reached the age of eight, he wrote an untitled Binan, and was well respected by the town folks. poem about his love for the native tongue or language. The Rizal family owned a horse-drawn carriage, called the In the poem, he expressed that Tagalog is of equal carruaje. importance with Latin, Spanish, or any other language. At an early age Pepe (nickname of Jose) proved to be a truly He lamented the fact that his fellow youth preferred to gifted boy. study and use the foreign languages while they have their His mother was his first teacher. own to use and be proud of. At the age of three he was already taught how to read the As a young critic, he added that a man who does not love Latin and Spanish alphabets. his own language was worse than a beast or an evil- smelling fish. J.A.K.E 7 of 18 THE LIFE, WORKS, AND WRITINGS OF RIZAL: BSN 4TH YEAR 1ST SEMESTER PRELIM 2023 Scholars would later entitle this early masterpiece “Sa INJUSTICE, LIBERALISM AND GOMBURZA MARTYRDOM Aking Mga Kababata.” The Imprisonment of Rizal’s Mother However, some writers contended that the title should - One of the turning points of Jose Rizal‟s life, which had a have been “Sa Aking Katutubong Wika” since the poem is profound influence on his becoming a political activist later about language, and not about the youth. 4TH on, was the unjust arrest of his mother. Biñan Studies - His mother based on a malicious and concocted charge At the age of nine, Jose would be sent by his parents to was accused to have conspired with her brother, Jose Biñan to continue his primary education under the Alberto, in an attempt to kill the latter‟s wife by poisoning, instruction of Maestro Justiniano Aquino Cruz. despite the lack of evidence against her. Maestro Justiniano was a renowned teacher adept in Latin - But what made the arrest even worse was her humiliating and Spanish grammar. treatment at the hands of authorities who made her walk In fact, he was a former teacher of his brother Paciano. all the way from Calamba to the provincial jail in Santa In the first weeks of his studies in Biñan, he would receive Cruz, which was 50 kilometers far. ruler blows on his palms for his mistakes and misbehavior. - (It was payback time for the arresting Spanish officials who The pain of Maestro Justiniano‟s punishment helped him to had some grudges with Don Kikoy (nickname of Don take his studies seriously. Maestro Justiniano was of the Francisco.) There she was imprisoned for two years before old school who believed in the maxim "Spare the rod and gaining her freedom. spoil the child." - All these she took with calm and quiet dignity, which Rizal though only a child of eleven about to embark on Later on, Jose would be able to catch up quickly and win secondary school in Manila would remember. many prizes in competitions held by the maestro. He had - The case could have ended before 1873 and Teodora practically beaten all his Biñan schoolmates. should have been freed by then, but because of the Maestro Justiniano, though a strict disciplinarian, was also intervention of Mayor Antonio Vivencio del Rosario the case a conscientious instructor. was reopened in the Royal Audiencia. The teacher told Jose, who had been only a few months - Don Francisco had to hire two of some of the best lawyers under his care, that he already knew as much as his master. from Manila as defense lawyers for her wife‟s case. Thus, he advised his parents that Jose be sent to Manila to pursue higher education. Liberalism and the Reign of Terror Being physically frail and thin, Jose was initially bullied by - In 1868, a revolution broke out in Spain in defiance against his classmates. the oppressive reign of Queen Isabel II. This was staged One of them was a boy named Pedro whom he and led by two of her generals, Marshals Francisco Serrano remembered as the first one he had a brawl with. and Juan Prim. The Spanish people called it as ‘Revolucion Another one was Andres Salandanan who almost broke his de Disgusto’ or ‘Revolution of Disgust’. arm during a “bunong braso” or arm-wrestling match. - At the end of the event, Queen Isabel II was ousted and Arm-wrestling is a sport with two participants. Each took refuge in France. Francisco Serrano became the participant places one arm, both put either the right or left, Marshal Regent of Spain. on a surface, with their elbows bent and touching the - Eventually, with the will of the people, Serrano created a surface, and they grip each other's hand. The goal is to pin republican form of government and ended absolute the other's arm onto the surface, with the winner's arm monarchy in Spain. over the loser's arm. - This move started to pave the way for liberal reforms to be Biñan had been a valuable experience for young Rizal. introduced not only in Spain but also in the colonies. A new There he had met a host of relatives and from them heard Governor General was named for the Philippines, Carlos much of the past of his father's family. Ma. dela Torre. He befriended Leandro, his cousin‟s son. His best friend in - Gov. Carlos Ma. Dela Torre was probably the best the class, though, was Jose Guevarra, his painting partner administrator the Philippines had ever had during dela in the class of a painting guru Mang Juancho, the ageing Torre‟s reign his liberal policies would highly favor the father-in-law of Maestro Justiniano. people of Manila and the rest of the territory. Censorship Jose also received instructions from Maestro Lucas Padua was abolished and government criticisms were also and from Leon Monroy, his tutor in Latin. accepted. Reforms recommended by various sectors were welcomed. Some of the reforms that were considered or introduced by the new administration were as follows: 1) The Filipinization of Parishes: the handing down of parishes to secular priests once the missionaries are transferred to new assignments 2) The abolition of polo in Cavite which affected the agricultural economy of the province and the people themselves J.A.K.E 8 of 18 THE LIFE, WORKS, AND WRITINGS OF RIZAL: BSN 4TH YEAR 1ST SEMESTER PRELIM 2023 3) The lifting of heavy taxes to native military servicemen and The Cavite Mutiny and Martyrdom other reforms in the army - The Cavite Mutiny took place at an arsenal in Cavite, on 4) The Education Decree of 1869 which placed all schools January 20, 1872. under government supervision. This pave the way for many - Around 200 Filipino soldiers and laborers rose up against natives‟ children to enter college or university Spanish oppression in the hope of starting a national 5) The creation of the Guardia Civil which was truly intended uprising. for the protection of the civilians from bandits, pirates and - The mutiny was unsuccessful, and the Spanish executed ordinary criminals. many of the participants and began to crack down on a growing nationalist movement. The Secularization Movement - Located at the compound of the Phil. Navy, this 16th - The Secularization of the Parishes was pioneered by Fr. century fort is dedicated to San Felipe Neri. The place Pedro Pelaez. where the Cavite Mutiny 1872 occurred when Filipino - It was a move to give opportunities for the secular Filipino workers were implicated in the armed uprising against the priests to occupy parishes, the occupation of which they Spaniards. were really trained to do. - The primary cause of the mutiny was believed to be on the - Since the beginning of the colonial period parishes have order of Governor-General Rafael de Izquierdo to subject been traditionally awarded to missionaries, the regular the Filipino laborers in the Engineering and Artillery Corps Spanish priests. This was due to the Spanish distrust in Cavite to pay personal taxes, from which they were among natives. previously exempt during the term of Governor-General - The only time natives experienced to take care of parishes Carlos Ma. dela Torre. was during the expulsion of the Jesuits from the Philippines. - The taxes required them to pay a monetary sum and to - This was short-lived because it was cut right after the perform forced labor (polo) as well. Jesuits returned to service. - The mutiny started on January 20, when the laborers - After the death of Pedro Pelaez, his follower Fr. Jose Burgos received their pay and realized that the taxes and the falla, took his place to champion the seculars. Fr. Mariano the fine one paid to be exempt from forced labor, were Gomez and the young Fr. Jacinto Zamora later joined him. deducted from them. - The mutiny, led by a certain Filipino soldier Sgt. Lamadrid, A Reversal of Fortune was used by Spanish colonial government to implicate - The founding of the republic in Spain created issues that three Filipino priests, Mariano Gomez, Jose Burgos and would take the Philippines back to the old ways. One of Jacinto Zamora, collectively known as GOMBURZA and these issues was that Spain cannot be a Spanish kingdom other Filipino leaders. without a traditional monarch, and so, they made one in - The three were avid advocates of the Secularization of the the person of Amadeo of Savoy, the new king under the Parishes. new Spanish Constitution. - On January 27, 1872 Governor-General Izquierdo approved - Another issue was that the liberalism achieved by Spain the death sentences on forty-one of the mutineers. must only be confined in Spain while the colonies must still - On February 6, eleven more were sentenced to death, but have separate set of laws that would not endanger Spanish these were commuted to life imprisonment. Others were interests. exiled to Guam. - With Serrano’s power in government already transferred to - Those who were exiled were able to make their way to more the Spanish Cortes, the lawmaking body, a new progressive places like London, Hong Kong, or Tokyo. administrative policy was implemented for the colonies. - They were able to start small movements that were to help the Philippine Revolution. The Restoration of Terror - These executions, particularly those of the GOMBURZA - Military rule was restored in the Philippines as a new have significant effects on the people because of the Governor-General arrived to replace Gov. Carlos Ma. dela shadowy nature of the trials. Torre. - The martyrdom of GOMBURZA and the injustice committed - With a vow to erase from the minds of the Filipinos the joys against his mother made Rizal truly aware of the evils of of the liberalism and a dream for a future independence, Spanish tyranny, and that even priests get executed as long military action was executed by Governor-General Rafael as they are not Spaniards. de Izquierdo. - He immediately reversed all the reforms of the former Teenage Atenean to UST Studies and other Social governor and used the Guardia Civil to protect the interests Activities of the government from the civilian population. - Jose Rizal dedicated his second novel, El Filibusterismo to - As a consequence, he attracted enemies from various the executed priests. The Teenage Atenean sectors which were affected by his new policies. - On June 10, 1872, Jose was accompanied by Paciano to take the entrance examination for the secondary course at the Colegio de San Juan de Letran. - The examinations included Christian Doctrine, Arithmetic and Reading. Rizal passed the examinations and returned J.A.K.E 9 of 18 THE LIFE, WORKS, AND WRITINGS OF RIZAL: BSN 4TH YEAR 1ST SEMESTER PRELIM 2023 to Calamba to stay with his family for a few more days and - Rizal told her of his brilliant grades in the college. He perhaps to attend the town fiesta. embraced her to show how he missed her. Doña Teodora - Upon his return to Manila, he was accompanied again by advised him to be strong and not to worry much about her. Paciano. But instead of going back to Letran, the latter - The summer vacation ended and Rizal returned to Manila enrolled Jose at the Ateneo Municipal. for his second year term in Ateneo. - At first, the college registrar Father Magin Ferrando refused - Jose boarded at a house in Magallanes Street owned by to admit Rizal for he was too small for his age, physically Doña Pepay an old widow who had a widowed daughter weak and being too late to enroll. However, through the with four sons. He was still an “externo.” mediation of Manuel Xeres Burgos, a nephew of Father - Unlike the previous semester, Jose studied harder to regain Burgos, Rizal was allowed to enroll. his lost class leadership. Once more he became emperor. - Jose used the surname Rizal when he registered at Ateneo. At the end of the year, he received a gold medal and This was the decision of Paciano because their family excellent grades in all his subjects. He returned to name Mercado had been under the suspicion of the Calamba for his summer vacation. Spanish authorities being the surname used by Paciano at - Jose visited again his mother in jail. He told her about his the College of San Jose where he was known as Father scholastic triumphs and funny tales about his professors Burgos‟ favorite student and helper. and fellow students. His mother was happy for his splendid - Though Jose was confused of why would he ever need a progress in Ateneo. While they were having a conversation, different surname, Paciano did not explain further and just his mother told him about a dream she had. Rizal told him that it would be better for him that way. interpreted the dream, that his mother would be released - At the time, Ateneo was located in Intramuros, within the prison in three months‟ time. walls of Manila. It was formerly called Escuela Pia. When it - Jose‟s prophecy was about to come true. After Jose had was administered by the Jesuits it assumed its new name. left for Manila, a fiesta was held in Calamba. - Being more liberal than the Dominican who supervised - Incidentally, at that time, Gov. Izquierdo was on a Letran, Paciano was more confident of his brother‟s safety. provincial visit to Laguna. Learning of the occasion, he - Scenes at the secondary school Ateneo Municipal de proceeded to Calamba. Manila, Intramuros district, Manila, in 1887. Now known as - A warm welcome was made by the townfolks. One of the the Ateneo de Manila University, a private coed institution dances presented to him was that of the little children. run by the Jesuits. - While watching, Izquierdo got fond of one of the little girls. - Rizal first boarded in a house outside Intramuros, at He called for her and asked her to dance again. Caraballo Street, a few minutes‟ walk from the college. - When she refused, Gov. Izquierdo, not wanting to be turned This was owned by Doña Titay, a spinster who owed the down, offered the girl a deal. If she would dance once more, Mercado family 300 pesos. then he would grant her any wish. - Because he was boarding outside Ateneo, he was referred - The girl with a sad tone, wished to have her mother come to as an „externo‟. Those who stayed-in were called home for she had been in prison for a long time. Izquierdo “internos‟. His course was Bachelor of Arts and his first told her that she may go home and her mother will be there professor was Father Jose Bech. soon. Doña Teodora was released that day. The girl was - At first, he was placed at the rear of the class because he Soledad. was a new comer. There were two sections, the Romans - After his vacation, Jose returned to Ateneo for his junior and the Carthaginians. Rizal was assigned to the year. Shortly after the opening of the classes, he was Carthaginian occupying the end of the line. surprised by his mother‟s visit. He was very happy for his - After the first week, Jose progressed rapidly and became mother. an emperor at the end of the month. He was the brightest - At the end of the year, although all his grades remained pupil in the class and being so he received prizes for his excellent, he was dissatisfied because he failed to earn the triumphs. medal in Spanish. - Rizal also took private tutorial lessons at Santa Isabel - The reason for this was because he was not able to speak College during his vacant periods to improve his skill in the Spanish in its accent fluently as compared with his Spanish Spanish language. He paid three pesos for each session. classmates. - In the second half of his first year, he resented some - He only received one medal in Latin. remarks of his professor which had greatly affected his - He returned to Calamba for his summer vacation not academic standing. At the end of the year, he was only in impressed with his scholastic work. second place but still maintained all his excellent grades or - After Rizal‟s summer vacation, he went back to Ateneo to “sobresaliente‟. continue studies. One of his professors was Father - Rizal returned to Calamba at the end of the school year. He Francisco de Paula Sanchez, a literature teacher. He did not enjoy his vacation because his mother was still in inspired Rizal to study harder and to write poetry. He was prison. To cheer him up, his sister Saturnina brought him to the one who discovered Rizal’s God-given genius in writing; Tanawan, Batangas. Then he still went to Santa Cruz to visit he became Rizal‟s most favorite and beloved teacher. his mother. - Another professor of Rizal who became very influential to him and who have watched closely his abilities was Padre Jose Vilaclara. He was Jose‟s professor in Science and J.A.K.E 10 of 18 THE LIFE, WORKS, AND WRITINGS OF RIZAL: BSN 4TH YEAR 1ST SEMESTER PRELIM 2023 Philosophy. Although Vilaclara invited him to major on the - Rizal’s first poem in Ateneo was entitled “Mi Primera more practical Science and Philosophy he still preferred Inspiracion” (My First Inspiration). It was solemnly Literature for it was under Fr. Sanchez‟ supervision. dedicated to his mother on the occasion of her birthday. - Through the fatherly guidance of Padre Sanchez, Jose was - On the occasion of Christmas in that same year, he wrote inspired to resume his studies with vigor and zest. He “A la Virgen Maria” and “Al Niño Jesus”. topped in all his subjects and won five medals. At the end - The others that he wrote in the following years were as of the school term, Rizal returned to Calamba happily. follows: - Rizal returned to Manila for his last year in the course. He 1875: continued his studies with fire in order to maintain his o “Felicitacion”: dedicated to his brother-in-law standing. At the end of the school year he still excelled in Antonio Lopez all subjects. He was at the blaze of glory as he was the o “El Embarque: Himno a la Flota de Magallanes,” a most brilliant Atenean of his time. tribute to Magellan - He finished his last year in Ateneo at the top of his class; he o “Y Es Español: Elcano, el Primero en dar la Vuelta el was truly the pride of the Jesuits. Although there were only Mundo,” a tribute to the circumnavigator of the few who graduated, he had achieved more in terms of world. grades and achievements than the rest of his class. He o “El Combate: Urbiztondo, Terror de Jolo,” a graduated on March 23, 1877 at the age of 16 and received historical account the degree of Bachelor of Arts with highest honors. His 1876: family was very proud of him. o “La Tragedia de San Eustaqio,” which recounted the tragic story of St. Eustace, a Spanish martyr of the Academic and Extra-Curricular Activities church. - Rizal was very active in school. He was always curious of o “Un Recuerdo a Mi Pueblo,” a description of his joining extra-curricular activities in Ateneo. He became an town as he saw it in his childhood days active member, later a secretary, of Marian Congregation, a o “La Alianza Intima Entre la Religion y la Buena religious society because of his devotion to Our Lady of the Educacion,” on the importance of education and Immaculate Concepcion, the college patroness. Later, he religion to the salvation of man likewise joined the Academy of Natural Sciences. o “Por La Educacion Recibe Lustre La Patria,” on the - Rizal devoted some of his spare time to fine arts. Part of it, benefits that mankind derives from education. he studied painting under Agustin Saez, a famous Spanish o “El Cautiverio y El Triunto: Batalla de Lucena y La painter and sculpture under Romualdo de Jesus, a Filipino Prison de Boabdil,” an account on a 16th century sculptor. Spanish event - Many Jesuit professors were impressed by Rizal’s artistic o “La Entrada Triunfal de los Reyes Catolicos en skills. One of his most loved works in Ateneo was an image Granada,” which recounted a Spanish Triumph over of the Virgin Mary which he carved from a batikuling wood the Moors. with a pocket-knife. 1877: - Father Leonart was amazed at the beauty and grace of the o “El Heroismo de Colon,” a tribute to Columbus image that he requested Rizal to carve him an image of the o “Colon y Juan II,” another Columbian tribute Sacred Heart of Jesus. Rizal made it and gave it to Fr. o “Gran Consuelo en La Mayor Desdicha,” on the Leonart who thanked him for the wonderful work. discovery of America 4TH YR 1ST - The priest wanted to take the image to Spain but when he o “Un Dialogo Alusivo a La Despedida de los left he forgot to do so because of his absent-mindedness Colegiales,” a farewell poem for his Atenean - The Atenians later decided to better display the image by colleagues. the door of their dormitory where it stayed there for several years. University Life at UST - Some of the favorite readings of Rizal while in Ateneo were - After graduation, Paciano and their father planned to send Cesar Cantu's “Historia Universal”, which was bought for Jose to the university. His mother was not in favor of him him by his father, and “The Count of Monte Cristo” by studying any further. Francisco even had to persuade her. Alexander Dumas, which became his favorite novel. However, if he were to study at all, she wanted him to take Another one that interested him was “Travels in the agriculture. After all, the family‟s livelihood is in farming. Philippines” by Dr. Feodor Jagor. - Rizal was uncertain on what course to take. He had written - 1874: Rizal began to become an ardent lover of poetry. By to Padre Pablo Ramon, Rector of Ateneo, asking for his the time he graduated, he had already written so many. advice on what choice of career he must pursue. Many of such works were made out of passion and Unfortunately, the priest was in Mindanao and Jose‟s letter inspiration, although a few may have been required from took a long time to reach him. When he received P. him since his major was literature. Nevertheless, grace and Ramon‟s response he was already enrolled at UST taking refinement distinguished most of his works which was truly the course Philosophy and Letters as suggested by his amazing because even as a teenager he was able to father. After finishing the first year of the course in accomplish such a feat. J.A.K.E 11 of 18 THE LIFE, WORKS, AND WRITINGS OF RIZAL: BSN 4TH YEAR 1ST SEMESTER PRELIM 2023 Philosophy and Letters (1877-780), he transferred to a - The one thing he would never forget was on how the medical course. predominantly Spanish audience reacted during the - During the year of his studies in the university, which was awarding ceremony when they found out that the winner of under the Dominicans, rival education of the Jesuits, he the Cervantes award was a native. The applause paused to remained loyal to Ateneo, where he continued to a deep silence. Right there and then, Rizal decided never to participate in extra-curricular activities and where he join again in the society‟s competition. 4TH YR 1ST SEM completed the education course in surveying. He studied - The allegory described the gathering of the gods and Cosmology, Metaphysics, Theodicy and History of goddesses at Mt. Olympus. They discussed the Agrimensor (Land Surveyor) to please his mother. Here, he comparative merits of Homer, Virgil and Cervantes. excelled in all his subjects obtaining gold medals in - They have three prizes ready. They decided to give the agriculture and topography. At the age of 17 he passed the trumpet to Homer, the lyre to Virgil and the laurel to final examination but the title as surveyor was issued to Cervantes. him only on November 25, 1881 when he was already 20 Other works of Rizal years old. - In Ateneo, he also produced A stage drama “Junto al Pasig” - The reasons why he studied medicine were: on December 8, 1880 on the occasion of the annual 1) He wanted to be a physician so that he may cure his celebration of the Feast day of Abd-el Azis Y Mahoma” for mother‟s failing eyesight. the same occasion. It was presented as A stage play 2) The father rector of the university, whom he consulted directed by his friend Manuel Fernandez. for a choice of career, finally answered his letter, and - He also wrote a sonnet entitled “To the Filipino Artist” recommended medicine. which encouraged Filipino artists to glorify the Philippines - In Padre roman‟s response, he advised Rizal to take in every work they do. medicine. He believed that it would be best for him since he was intelligent enough to take it. He also said that it Womanizing and Fraternities would be safer since it would derail him from politics and Julia also was a lucrative career. - When Jose was fifteen he saw a pretty, young girl wearing a - Most importantly, it would benefit his family and would be red skirt trying to catch two butterflies. helpful to other unfortunate people. - As she was daintily sitting by the Los Banos river, Rizal - As a Thomasian, he won more literary laurels, had more approached her and lovingly offered her as many romances with girls, and fought against Spanish students. butterflies as she wished. - While a student at the UST, Rizal continued to take active - Jose and Julia were just way too young and innocent to part in many of the activities at the Ateneo. He kept on have a real relationship at that time so they eventually writing poems and plays for his friends because he was forgot about one another. loyal to Ateneo. Segunda Katigbak - He loved the Jesuit professors because they inspired him - Rizal came to know Segunda more intimately during his to scale greater heights of learning. weekly visit to La Concordia College, where his sister - 1879: Rizal wrote a poem entitled “A La Juventud Filipina.” Olimpia was a boarding student. Olimpia was a close He submitted it to the Liceo Artistico Literario de Manila, a friend of Segunda. That was apparent that Rizal and society of literary men and artists which held a literary Segunda loved each other. Theirs was indeed “a love at contest that was also open to natives or mestizos alike. first sight”. But it was hopeless since the very beginning - The judges, who were all pure-blooded Spaniards, gave the because Segunda was already engage to be married to her poem First Prize. The prize included a feather-shaped silver townmate, Manuel Luz. Segunda had manifested by pen decorated with a gold ribbon. insinuation and deeds, her affection for him, but Rizal - The poem “A La Juventud Filipina” was addressed to the timidly failed to propose. Filipino youth who should strive to contribute to the arts of Miss L humanity, to use their God-given genius and talents --- - Shortly, after his last meeting with Segunda Katigbak, Rizal become great singers, poets, and painters and most of all. found a new interest. Her name was Ms. L. He described - More importantly, is to be grateful to God for the precious her as a very attractive girl with seductive eyes. She gifts they possess. He quoted this most memorable phrase, probably have melted him when they first met the Rizal was “Oh youth, fair hope of the Fatherland…” at their home on a daily basis for two consecutive weeks. - 1880: the Artistic Literary Lyceum opened another contest He discontinued seeing the girl because of the advice of his to celebrate the fifth centennial of Cervantes‟ death. mother. Whatever L. meant, be it Ligaya, Liwayway, Miguel Cervantes, who was the author of Don Quixote de la Lakamabini or Lagunding or probably another. Mancha, is regarded as one of the greatest Spanish writers. Leonor Valenzuela The contest was open to both Filipinos and Spaniards. - When Rizal started to take up Medicine, he figured out that - The prize was a gold ring bearing the engraved bust of it would be better to move to somewhere near the school. Cervantes. Rizal won the first prize with his allegory in And so, he boarded in the house of Doña Concha Leyva. prose “El Consejo de los Dioses” but his certificate Here, he met his neighbor Leonor Valenzuela, daughter of showed he was a second prize winner. Juan and Capitana Sarday Valenzuela. He courted her and - The first place was awarded to a Spaniard. the two became steady. J.A.K.E 12 of 18 THE LIFE, WORKS, AND WRITINGS OF RIZAL: BSN 4TH YEAR 1ST SEMESTER PRELIM 2023 Leonor Rivera realization that pursuing further studies abroad will be - While having a relationship with Leonor V., the next year, much better. Rizal moved to Casa Tomasina, a dormitory for males During that time the government of Spain was which was just beside the school. It was owned by an constitutional monarchy where human rights were uncle, Antonio Rivera. Here he met his lovely cousin (not in protected and considered specifically freedom of speech, the first degree) Leonor Rivera. The two became friends of press, and of assembly that were all denied in the until they found out that they have fallen in love. In this Philippines. Such atmosphere of freedom lured Jose Rizal case, the word „again‟ may be added to Rizal‟s account. to travel to Spain not only to study but also to carry out his - The two would keep their secret well hidden not wishing secret mission that he long been conceived with the wrath of aunt Silvestra, Leonor‟s mother, to pour on them approval of his brother Paciano. and the „forbidden‟ relationship. Rizal would name Leonor as Taimis in his coded letters to her. This affair would last MADRID STUDIES TO TOUR OF EUROPE for 11 years. Rizal’s First Travel Abroad 1880: an incident occurred one night during Jose‟s - Rizal’s departure for Spain was kept secret. summer vacation in Calamba. After visiting some friends - The people who knew about this were: and on his way home, a shadow in the darkness passed Paciano – who gave him 700 pesos and promised a him by. Not knowing that it was a Spanish lieutenant that monthly allowance of 35 pesos passed him, he went on walking. But it was not over for the Uncle Antonio Rivera – who encouraged him to seek his Spaniard, with all anger, turned to him and, with all force, luck abroad brutally slashed him at his back with his whip. Allegedly, Saturnina – his sister who gave her diamond ring. the soldier was infuriated with Rizal‟s lack of courtesy that - Rizal used his cousin‟s passport named Jose Mercado. he would not even say, “Buenas noches, Senor!” The - He was accompanied by his brother Paciano and brother in victim‟s wound and pain lingered for more than a week. He law Manuel Hidalgo to Manila. reported the incident to the office of the Governor- General - He visited the Jesuits in Ateneo. in Manila but no action was taken. - He bade farewell to the Valenzuela family. In UST the gap between the natives and the creollos, - He failed to say goodbye to Leonor. Spanish born in the Philippines, was easily recognizable. Antagonism was in the air since the native started to pour The Voyage in. Rizal who could not stand being ridiculed himself, - May 3, 1882 – Rizal boarded the Salvadora. His friend became the champion of the Filipino students in the Chenggoy was the one who see him off. He took a last frequent fights against the arrogant Spanish students who glance of Manila. insulted the Filipinos as “Indios, Chongo!” In return, the - May 8, 1882 – the steamship reached Singapore. Filipino students would shout “Kastila, Bangus!” Such - Rizal was impressed by the progress and beauty of this encounters would inevitably result to brawls which were English colony. truly bloody at times. There was a time when Rizal went - He stayed at Hotel de Paz. home to Casa Tomasina wounded and was bleeding all - Transferred to the French steamer Djemnah bound for over his face. The pain vanished once Leonor Rivera started Europe. to nurse him. To protect further his comrades, Rizal formed - May 15, 1882 – the steamer reached Point de Galle, a fraternal society of Filipino students called Ceylon. Compañerismo. Galicano Apacible was the right hand man - May 18, 1882 PM – the ship reached Colombo, Ceylon. and secretary of the society. - He observed the backwardness of the city: sleepy and Rizal started to grow unhappy at UST. In the five years of his without much progress. stay at the university he had seen the most disappointing - From here, the ship crossed the Indian Ocean. times in his life. His aggressive attitude towards Spanish - The ship crossed the Indian Ocean towards Cape students who discriminated and ridiculed him and his Guardafui in Somalia, Africa. friends did not escape the eyes of the Dominicans as they - The steamer encountered a stormy weather. began to become hostile to him. - The ship reached Aden, a seaport city in Yemen, located by Stories of students from abroad brought him to a the eastern approach to the Red Sea. realization that teachings in UST were not any more up-to- - Rizal felt the terrible heat of the Arabian Desert. date. Rizal has lost his first scholastic honors. Although his - June 2, 1882 – the steamer reached the Suez Canal, the grades in the philosophy course during his first year were terminal of the Red Sea. excellent, his 4 years in the medical course were not that - Rizal was reminded of the beautiful sights of Calamba, impressive. Laguna during the night. After Jose Rizal‟s fourth year in medical studies in Santo - De Lesseps, Ferdinand Marie, (19 November 1805 – 7 Tomas, the University of Higher Learning in the Philippines December 1894) was the French developer of the Suez whom Rizal was disgusted of its primitive method of Canal, which joined the Mediterranean and Red Seas in instruction and the racial prejudice of Dominican 1869, and substantially reduced sailing distances and Professors against Filipino students, he was brought to times between the West and the East. J.A.K.E 13 of 18 THE LIFE, WORKS, AND WRITINGS OF RIZAL: BSN 4TH YEAR 1ST SEMESTER PRELIM 2023 - At Port Said, the Mediterranean Sea terminal, Rizal - Honed his fencing and shooting skills at the Hall of Arms disembarked to visit some tourist spots. Sanz y Carbonell. - Port Said is a city that lies in north east Egypt extending - He lived frugally and managed his time wisely. about 30 km along the coast of the Mediterranean Sea, - He occasionally drank when he was in the company of his north of the Suez Canal, with an approximate population of friends. 603,787 (2010). - He sparingly bet on the lottery. - The city was established in 1859 during the building of the Suez Canal. Thorn between Two Lovers - June 11, 1882 – Rizal reached the city of Naples on Italy. - Rizal was welcomed in the house of Don Pablo Ortiga y Rey, - Naples is a city in Southern Italy, situated on the country's a former civil governor in Manila. west coast by the Gulf of Naples. - Don Pablo has a Filipina wife and two daughters: Pilar and - Lying between two notable volcanic regions, Mount Consuelo. Vesuvius and the Phlegraean Fields, it is the capital of the - It was Consuelo who awakened the heart of Rizal to love region of Campania and of the province of Naples. anew. - June 12, 1882 – the steamer docked at the French harbor - He did not pursue his love for Consuelo because he still Marseilles.  He visited the famous city landmark Chateau loved Leonor and he was planning to leave Madrid after his d‟ If where Dantes , the hero of the “Count of Monte Cristo” studies. was imprisoned. - Consuelo chose Eduardo de Lete over Rizal. Barcelona Spain Joining the Propaganda - From Marseilles, Rizal took a train to Barcelona, the 2nd - In 1882 Rizal joined the Circulo Hispano-Filipina, largest Spanish city in the province of Cataluña, which he composed of Filipinos and Spaniards who advocated thought was ugly, dirty and the people inhospitable. reforms to the Philippine government. - Later, he loved the city’s free atmosphere and liberalism. - It was founded by Juan Atayde. - The people were open-hearted, warm and brave. - He wrote the poem “Mi Piden Versos” for the society. - He was warmly welcomed by his paisanos, countrymen, at - He collected second hand books on medicine, philosophy, the Plaza Cataluña. languages, geography, etc. - He loved the books “Uncle Tom‟s Cabin” by Harry Beecher Articles Written Abroad Stowe and “The Wandering Jew” by Eugene Sue. - Rizal was asked to contribute an article to the Diariong Tagalog by Basilio Teodoro Moran, an editorial staffer. The Propaganda Movement - He wrote an essay entitled “Amor Patrio” using “Laong - Between 1872 and 1892, a national consciousness was Laan” as his pen name. growing among the Filipino émigrés who had settled in - The newspaper was founded by Marcelo H. del Pilar in Europe. In the freer atmosphere of Europe, these Manila. émigrés—liberal sexiled in 1872 and students attending - Francisco Calvo, the editor praised Rizal, and asked him to European universities--formed the Propaganda Movement. contribute more. - Organized for literary and cultural purposes more than for - Rizal wrote another article, “Los Viajes.” political ends, the Propagandists, who included upper- - His last article “Revista de Madrid” was not published class Filipinos from all the lowland Christian areas, strove because the newspaper ceased publication. to "awaken the sleeping intellect of the Spaniard to the needs of our country" and to create a closer, more equal Sad News from Home association of the islands and the motherland. - An epidemic broke out in the Philippines - Among their specific goals were: - A cholera had killed many lives of Filipinos representation of the Philippines in the Cortes, or - Leonor was very much depressed because of his departure Spanish parliament; - Paciano advised him to take his studies seriously. secularization of the clergy; - Cholera is an infectious disease that can cause severe legalization of Spanish and Filipino equality; diarrhea, dehydration, and death. creation of a public school system independent of the - Cholera is an infection of the small intestine that is caused friars; by the bacterium Vibrio cholerae. - abolition of the polo (labor service)and vandala (forced - Rizal left Barcelona and established himself in Madrid. A sale of local products to the government); - guarantee of basic freedoms of speech and association; Student of Madrid - and equal opportunity for Filipinos and Spanish to enter - November 3, 1882 - Rizal enrolled at the Universidad government service. Central de Madrid - He enrolled Medicine and Philosophy and Letters. - He also studied painting and sculpture - Took language lessons in French, German, and English at the Academy of San Carlos J.A.K.E 14 of 18

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