Rizal's Life and Works in Sunny Spain PDF

Rizal’s Life and Works Chapter 6: In Sunny Spain reporter : John Lloyd C. Sualim  RIZAL’S SECRET MISSION Rizal has a secret mission why he wants to go abroad to observe the following: 1) Life and culture in Europe, 2) Languages and customs, 3) Industries and co...

Rizal’s Life and Works Chapter 6: In Sunny Spain reporter : John Lloyd C. Sualim  RIZAL’S SECRET MISSION Rizal has a secret mission why he wants to go abroad to observe the following: 1) Life and culture in Europe, 2) Languages and customs, 3) Industries and commerce, and 4) Government’s and laws of the European nations.  SECRET DEPARTURE FOR SPAIN Rizal departed on May 3, 1882 boarded the Salvadora with the following route: Manila – Singapore – Colombo – through the Suez Canal – Naples and Marseilles – Barcelona. -the ship captain ,Donato Lecha -Departed on board Salvadora -16 passengers - the only Filipino on board with Spaniards, British, and Indian Negroes as fellow passengers. Rizal used a passport. named Jose Mercado  Those who knew about Rizal’s departure Paciano – his older brother Antonio Rivera, Father of Leonor Rivera – his uncle Neneng and Lucia – his sisters Capitan Juan, Capitana Sanday, and Orang – Valenzuela Family Pedro Paterno Mateo Evangelista – his compadre Ateneo Jesuit Fathers Jose M. Cecilio (chengoy)  HOTEL DE LA PAZ (SINGAPORE) Rizal saw Singapore and was impressed by its progress and beautiful sights. He admired the confidence of the natives of Singapore with their government. He spent most of his time visiting the historic places, botanical garden, temples, and art galleries and writing his diary and letters.  From Singapore to Colombo Rizal transferred to another ship Djemnah, a French steamer, which left Singapore for Europe on May 11. British ,french ,dutch , Spaniards, Malays, Siamese and Filipinos (Mr.&Mrs.Salazar,Vicente pardo and Jose Rizal) He found out that his book French which he learned at the Ateneo could not be understood. On May 17, the Djemnah reached Point Galle, Southern Ceylon (Sri Lanka). His travel diary, he wrote: “The general appearance of Point Galle is picturesque but lonely and quiet and at same time sad”. The Djemnah weight anchor and resumed the voyage towards Colombo, the capital of Ceylon. “Colombo is more beautiful, smart and elegant than Singapore, Point Galle, and Manila”.  FIRST TRIP TO SUEZ CANAL From Colombo, the Djemnah continued the voyage crossing the Indian Ocean to the Cape of Guardafui, Africa. -Suez canal built by Ferdinand de Lesseps At the next stopover – in Aden From Aden, on June 2, he arrived at the terminal of Suez Canal. On June 11, rizal reached Naples. Night of June 12, the steamer docked at the French harbor of Marseilles. He visited the Famous Chateu d’If, where Dantes, hero of The Count of Monte Cristo, was imprisoned. June 15, Rizal left Marseille, by train to spain he crossed the pyreness. Rizal reached his destination – Barcelona on June 16, 1882.  PLAZA DE CATALUNA The Filipinos in Barcelona, some of whom were his schoolmates in Ateneo, welcomed Rizal. They threw a party for Rizal at their favorite café.  Las Ramblas The most Famous Street in Barcelona “Amor Patrio” (love of country) Rizal wrote a nationalistic essay entitled “amor patrio” his first article written on spain’s soil. He sent this article to his friend in manila Basilio Teodoro Moran , publisher of Diariong Tagalog , the first Manila bilingual newspaper (Spanish and Tagalog).  - Originally written by Rizal in Barcelona. the text was a tagalog translation made by M.H. Del Pilar. - The article caused quite a sensation among the readers in the Philippines of its nattionalistic flavor. As in his prize-winning “Juventud Filipina”. - Rizal in his “Amor Patrio” urged his compatriots to love their fatherland ,the Philippines.  RIZAL MOVES TO MADRID Upon Paciano’s advise, Rizal left Barcelona in the fall of 1882 and established himself in Madrid, the capital of Spain.  Universal Central de Madrid (Central University of Madrid) Rizal On November 3, 1882 he took two courses: Medicine and Philosophy and Letters. Rizal also took painting and sculpture at the Academy of Fine Arts of San Fernando. Rizal also took private lessons in French, German, and English; Rizal led a Spartan life in Madrid.  Manila moves to Madrid Rizal received sad news about the cholera ravaging the manila. According to Paciano’s letter dated sept, 15 1882 Chatty letter of Chengoy recounting the unhappiness of Leonor rivera was getting thinner because of an absence of a loved one. Paciano advised his younger brother (dated May 26. 1882) to finish the medical course in Madrid Life in Madrid -Nov. 3, 1882 enrolled in the Universidad Central de Madrid in two courses – Medicine and Philosophy and Letters –Studied painting and sculpture in Academy of Fine Arts of San Fernando –Took lessons in French, German and English under private instructors – Practiced fencing and shooting in the Hall of Arms y Carbonell Madrid Lottery Lottery Tickets Paterno brothers Café levente  Consuelo Ortiga y Perez Rizal was attracted by Consuelo’s beauty and vivacity. As he made a poem entitled A La Señorita C.O.y.P. to express his admiration for her. Rizal, however, backed out from his romance with Consuelo because 1) he was still engaged with Leonor Rivera and 2) his friend and co-worker in the Propaganda Movement, Eduardo de Lete was madly in love with Consuelo. Other activities of Rizal in Madrid Circulo Hispano-Filipino-Associa tion of liberal Spaniards and Filipinos. As a member of this society Rizal wrote a poem entitled “Me Piden Versos” (They ask me for Verses). First Visit to Paris (1883)”Costliest capital of Europe” - Purpose: To improve his minds by observing closely the French way of life and spending many hours in the museums, botanical gardens, libraries and art galleries, and the hospitals, including Laennec Hospital, Dr. Nicaise, and the Larisboisiere Hospital, where he observed the examination of different diseases of women  Rizal’s 1st Visit to Paris Place de la Concorde Arch of Triumph Cathedral of Notre Dame Madelaine Church  Freemasonry or the Masons were a secret society composed of liberal and republican Spaniards in Spain. Amongst them were Prominent and intellectual Spaniards. The Spanish Masons openly and freely criticized the government policies and particularly lambasted the friars. DIMASALANG was his masonic name.  November 15, 1890 – he became a Master Mason February 15, 1892 – he was awarded the diploma as Master Mason by Le Grand Orient de France in Paris.  Financial Worries After Rizal’s departure for Spain, things turned from bad to worse in Calamba. The manager of the Dominican-owned hacienda increase the rentals of the land cultivated by the Rizal family. But there came a time when a dreadful pest killed most of the turkeys. Due to hard times in Calamba, the monthly allowances of Rizal in Madrid were late in arrival A touching incident in Rizal’s life in Madrid occurred on June 24 , 1884. He participated in the contest in Greek language and won the gold medal. He was a guest speaker in a banquet held in honor of Juan Luna and Felix Resurrection Hidalgo at Restaurant Ingles, Madrid.  Rizal’s Salute to Luna and Hidalgo Jose Rizal acknowledged them as innate abilities and distinguished figures of the country in a remarkable speech. Rizal proposed that by receiving support from "Mother Spain," our country might cultivate exceptional intellects like Hidalgo and Luna, despite being Filipinos by birth.  Rizal Involved in Student Demonstrations On November 20, 21 ,22 1884 the serene city of Madrid exploded in bloody riots by the students of Central University. This student demonstration was caused by the address of Dr. Miguel Morayta. Such a liberal view was condemned by the Catholic bishops of Spain who promptly excommunicated Dr. Morayta and those who applauded his speech. They rioted in the city streets, shouting: “Viva Morayta! Down with Bishop!”  Angered by the bigotry of the Catholic bishops, the university student rose in violent demonstrations. The Rector who also took the side of the students, was forced to resign and was replaced by Doctor Creus, “a very unpopular man, disliked by everybody.” COMPLETION OF STUDIES He was awarded the Degree of Licentiate in Medicine by the Universidad Central de Madrid on June 21, 1884. The next academic year (1884-1185) he studied and passed all subjects leading to the Degree of Doctor of Medicine. However, he was not awarded his Doctors Diploma because he did not present his thesis nor paid the corresponding fees. Rizal also finished his studies in Philosophy and Letters and was awarded the degree on June 19, 1885, his 24th Birthday.  THANK YOU FOR LISTENING! QUIZ PART 1 1-2. Where did Rizal study in Madrid? And what his two course? 3. Who was his romance in Spain? 4-5. What society did Rizal join in Madrid? And what did he write? 6. What did Rizal academically accomplish in Spain? (Give 1) PART 2 (2pts each) Why did Rizal join the Freemasons? What was Rizal’s secret mission?