Childhood Memories in Calamba PDF

life and works of Gruop 3 Presentation CHILDHOOD MEMORIES IN Calamba  Ob j ec ti v e s To be able to know the childhood years of Jose Rizal in Calamba, To know what he achieved in a young age, and To be able to know what events in his life...

life and works of Gruop 3 Presentation CHILDHOOD MEMORIES IN Calamba  Ob j ec ti v e s To be able to know the childhood years of Jose Rizal in Calamba, To know what he achieved in a young age, and To be able to know what events in his life made him love h nation and fight for freedom.  CALAMBA Calamba was a hacienda town which belonged to the Dominican Order, which also owned all the lands around it. CALAMBA the hero's town 1876 - When Rizal was 15, he wrote a poem "Un Recuerdo A Mi Pucbie (In Memory of My Town) Mt. Makiling laguna de bay Mountain shrine of Miraculous Lady of Peace and Good Voyage of Antipolo House of Rizal in Calamba  Earliest Childhood Memories AYA-nurse maid 1865-Concepcion died; this is the first sorrow of Jose  Jose Rizal grew up in a happy home, ruled by good parents, bubbling with joy, and sanctified by God's blessings. His native town is Calamba, Its scenic beauties and industrious, hospitable, and friendly folks impressed him during his childhood years and profoundly affected his mind and character. The first memory of Rizal, in his infancy, was his happy days in the family garden when he was three years old. Because he was a sick child, he was given the tenderest care by his parents. His father built a little nipa cottage in the garden for him to play in the day time Another childhood memory was the daily Angelus prayer. By nightfall, his mother gathered all the children at the house to pray the Angelus. Another memory of his fancy was the nocturnal walk in the town. The maid took him for a walk in the moonlight by the river.  Jose’s Childhood ExperienceS His father built him small nipa hut. He was also served an Aya to attend him. He and his Aya shared a lot of stories about folklores, myths, legends. He also experience playing alone and just watch the birds singing on  The hero’s first sorrow Jose loved most the little Concha (Concepcion). He was a year older than Concha. He played with her and from her he learned the sweetness of a sisterly love. Unfortunately, Concha died of sickness in 1865 when she was three years old, Jose, who was very fond of her, cried bitterly at losing her. "When I was four years old, I lost my little sister Concha, and then for the first time I shed tears caused by love and grief..."  Devoted Son of the Church At the age of three, he began to take part in the family prayers. His mother was a devout Catholic, taught him the Catholic prayers, when he was five years old, he was able to read haltingly the Spanish family Bible. Father Leoncio Lopez - he is the town priest. Jose Rizal used to visit him and listen to his stimulating opinions on current events and sound philosophy of life.  Pilgrimage to antipolo On June 6, 1868, Jose and his father left Calamba to go on a pilgrimage to Antipolo, in order to fulfill his mother's vow which was made when Jose was born. It was the first trip of Jose across Laguna de Bay. After praying at the shrine of the Virgin of Antipolo, Jose and his father went to Manila, It was the first time Jose saw Manila. They visited Saturnina, who was then a boarding student at La Concordia College in Sta. Ana.  the story ofthe moth The story told by Doña Teodora to Jose, it was that of the young moth made the profoundest impession on him.  ARTISTIC TALENTS Since early childhood Rizal revealed his God-given talent for art. At the age of five, he began to make sketches with his pencil and to mold in clay and wax objects. “All right laugh at me now! Someday when I die, people will make monuments and images of me!” FIRST PEOM BY RIZAL Rizal possessed a God-given gift for literature. Since early boyhood he had scribbled verses on loose sheets of paper and on the textbooks of his sisters. His mother who was a lover of literature, noticed his poetic inclination and encouraged him to write poetry. At the age of eight, Rizal wrote his first poem in the native language entitled Sa Aking mga Kababata (To My Fellow Children).  TO MY FELLOW CHILDREN Whenever people of a country truly love The language which by heav'n they were taught to use That country also surely liberty pursue Tagalog and the Latin language are the As does the bird which soars to freer space above same And English and Castilian and the angels' tongue, And God, whose watchful For language is the final judge and referee Upon the people in the land where it holds sway; care d'er all is flung, Has given us His To make our human race resembles in this blessing in the speech we claim The other living being born in liberty. Our mother tongue, like all the highest that we know Whoever knows not how to love his native Had alphabet and letters of its very own; tongue Is worse than any beast or evil But these were lost by furious waves smelling fish. were overthrown To make our language richer ought to be our Like bancas in the stormy sea, long years wish ago. The same as any mother loves to feed her young  SA AKING MGA KABATA Kapagka ang baya'y sadyang umiibig Sa kanyang salitang kaloob ng langit, Sanglang kalayaan nasa ring masapit Ang wikang Tagalog tulad din sa Katulad ng ibong nasa himpapawid. Latin Sa ingles, Kastila at salitang anghel, Sapagka't ang Poong maalam Pagka't ang salita'y isang kahatulan tumingin Ang siyang naggawad, Sa bayan, sa nayo't mga kaharian, nagbigay sa atin. At ang isang tao'y katulad, kabagay Ng alin mang likha noong kalayaan. Ang salita nati'y huwad din sa iba Na may alfabeto at sariling letra, Ang hindi magmahal sa kanyang salita Na kaya nawala'y dinatnan ng sigwa Mahigit sa hayop at malansang isda, Ang lunday sa lawa noong dakong Kaya ang marapat pagyamaning kusa una Na tulad sa inang tunay na nagpala. first drama by rizal Rizal, who was eight years old, wrote his first dramatic work which was in Tagalog comedy. It is said that it was staged in a Calamba festival and was delightfully applauded by the audience.  Rizal as Body Magician Since early manhood Rizal had been interested in magic. With his dexterous hands, he learned various tricks. He entertained his town folks with magic-lantern exhibitions. In later years when he attained manhood, he continued his keen predilection for magic. He read many books on magic and attended the performances of the famous magicians of the world. INFLUENCES ON THE HERO’S BODYHOOD 1. Hereditary Influence 2. Environmental Influence 3. Aid of Divine Providence  HEREDITARY INFLUENCE From his Malayan ancestors, Rizal inherited his love for freedom, his innate desire to travel, and his indomitable courage. From his Chinese ancestors, he derived his serious nature, frugality, patience, and love for children. From his Spanish ancestors, he got his elegance of bearing, sensitivity to insult, and gallantry to ladies. From his father, he inherited a profound sense of self-respect, the love for work, and the habit of independent thinking. And from his mother, he inherited his religious nature ,the spirit of self sacrifice,and the passion for arts and literature. Environmental Influence The scenic beauties of Calamba and the beautiful garden of the Rizal family stimulated the inborn artistic and literary talents of Jose Rizal. The religious atmosphere at his home fortified his religious nature. His brother, Paciano, instilled in his mind the love for freedom and justice. From his sisters, he learned to be courteous and kind to women. His three uncles, inspired him to develop his artistic ability, to develop his frail body and intensified his voracious reading of good books.  RIZAL’S UNCLE GREGORI taught him to work hard, to think O for himself and observe life ALBERTO keenly JOS educated in Calcutta, India E taught him to sketch, paint, and sculpture MANUE taught him swimming, fencing, L wrestling, and other sports  Father Leoncio Lopez, fostered Rizal's love for scholarship and intellectual honesty. The death of his sister Concha and the imprisonment of his mother, contributed to strengthen his character, enabling him to resist blows of adversity in later years. The Spanish cruelties and abuses awakened his spirit of patriotrism and inspired him to consecrate his life and talents to redeem his oppressed people.  AID OF DIVINE PROVIDENCE Rizal was providentially destined to be the pride and glory of his nation. God had endowed him with the versatile gifts of a genius, the vibrant spirit of a nationalist, and the valiant heart to sacrifice for a noble cause. Thank You “The youth is the hope of our future.” -Jose Rizal