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JOSE RIZAL Jose Rizal RIZAL’S NATIONALIST IDEAS WERE SHAPED BY: − one of the most venerated national heroes in the His family upbringing Philippines...

JOSE RIZAL Jose Rizal RIZAL’S NATIONALIST IDEAS WERE SHAPED BY: − one of the most venerated national heroes in the His family upbringing Philippines Exposure to Spanish oppression − was a major influence on the nationalist movement Influence of Gomburza’s martyrdom − Advocating for reforms, equality, and the Enlightenment ideas and European education acknowledgement of the Filipino identity were Reformist movements in Europe fundamental to his national idea His legacy continues to inspire Filipino patriotism and the pursuit of freedom Rizal’s core of vision was an educated and free nation where Filipinos would rule themselves with honor and observance of RIZAL’S LITERARY WORKS AND THEIR IMPACT ON THE human rights. SOCIETY: Effects of Noli Me Tangere and El Filibusterismo Education and Intellectual Growth Noli Me Tangere − Homeschooling & Early schooling in Calamba and − A Latin phrase that Rizal took from the bible, meaning Binan: Developed a love for knowledge and learning “Touch Me Not” − Ateneo Municipal de Manila: Exposure to modern − Alernative English title is called “The Social Cancer” education translated during the American colonial period by − University of Santo Tomas: Encountered liberal ideas Charles Derbyshire. and Spanish brutality − The first novel of Jose Rizal and dedicated it to his motherland, the Philippines Education in Europe: − Is written in Spanish, subdivided into 63 chapters − Studied in Spain, France, and Germany − Rizal wrote in his dedication page, “I will strive to − Exposure to European and liberalism, freedom, and reproduce thy condition faithfully, without enlightenment discriminations: I will raise a part of the veil that covers the evil…” INFLUENCE OF GOMBURZA − in 1884, Rizal proposed to write a book project to be − The 1872 Cavite Mutiny: Execution of Fathers Mariano done collaboratively with his fellow members of Circulo Gomez, Jose Burgos, Jacinto Zamora Hispano-Filipino. − Inspired Rizal’s sense of injustice and fueled his desire INSPIRATION for reform − Dedicated his novel El Filibusterismo to the memory of − Uncle Tom’s Cabin, a novel by Harriet Beecher Stowe Gomburza that dealt with slavery in America inspire Rizal. − Rizal was inspired by Enlightenment thinkers (e.g., − Spoliarium, a painting of Juan Luna also influenced Jose Voltaire, Rousseau) Rizal in writing Noli. − Advocate for liberty, equality, and fraternity − European intellectual and the study of various political PUBLICATION systems shaped his views − Rizal started writing the novel in 1884 while he was INFLUENCE OF FILIPINO REFORMISTS studying in Europe − Rizal finished the first half of the novel in Spain. − Connections with Filipino reformist in Europe: Marcelo Continued writing in France and Completed the draft in H. del Pilar, Graciano Lopez Jaena, and others 1886 in Germany. − La Solidaridad: A publication advocating political − Blasco Ibanez a well-known writer and political activist, reforms in the Philippines volunteered to be the proofreader and consultant − Rizal’s articles promoted national identity, social justice and freedom from oppression Maximo Viola WORKS THAT REFLECT NATIONALISM savior of Noli Me Tangere a friend of Jose Rizal who lend him 300 Noli Me Tangere (1887): Exposed the abuses of pesos for the printing of the first 2,000 Spanish friars and government officials copies. El Filibusterismo (1891): Advocated for Revolutionary ideas and reforms − Noli me Tangere was published in Berlin, Germany in Both novel sparked nationalist sentiment among March 21, 1887 Filipinos  JOSE RIZAL REACTIONS OF THE PEOPLE DEDICATION − The publication of Jose Rizal’s Noli Me Tangere in 1887 It was dedicated to the 3 priest, GOMEZ, BURGOS, ZAMORA sparked a significant reaction from both Filipino and (GOMBURZA) who were executed by the Spanish authorities in foreign readers. 1872 for their alleged involvement in the Cavite Mutiny. − The Spanish clergy and several Spanish colonial officials PUBLICATION were among those who strongly opposed the novel. He had begun writing it in October 1887, while practicing IMPORTANT PEOPLE INVOLVED medicine in Calamba. − Governor-General Emilio Terrero summoned Rizal The following year 1888, in London, he made some to the Malacanang Palace and told him the charge changes in the plot and corrected some chapters already that Noli Me Tangere contained subversive written. statements. He wrote more chapters in Paris, Madrid, and finished the − Jose Taviel de Andrade, Rizal’s bodyguard in manuscript in Biarritz on March 29,1891. Calamba in 1887, who gladly accepted the task of It took him, therefore three years to write his second defending Rizal novel. − Msgr. Pedro-Payo Archbishop of Manila who sent a July 5, 1891, Rizal left Brussels to Ghent for some reasons: copy of the Noli to Fr. Echavarria for examination Lower cost of living − Father Rector Gregorio Echavarria one of the Cheaper cost of printing Dominican priests examining the novel of Rizal of To escape from attraction of Petite Suzzane which they had found wrong in many things. F. MEYER-VAN LOO PRESS, NO 66 Viaanderen Street. − Fray Salvador Font chair of the censhorship He received some money from Basa and P200 from commission outlawed the reading and possession Rodriguez Arias for the copies of Morga’s Sucesos sold in of Rizal’s novel manila but these funds were also used up. − Fr. Jose Rodriguez– an Augustinian priest who In August 6, 1891, the printing had to be suspended. blasted the Noli under a series of eight pamphlets. Rizal almost burned the manuscript of EL FILIBUSTERISMO. Senators who attacked the Noli: VALENTIN VENTURA − General Jose de Salamanca − Savior of El Fili − General Luis M. de Pando − September 18, 1891, the novel was published with − Sr. Fernando Vida his financial aid, the printing of the Fili was resumed − Vicente Barrantes, a Spanish academician who wrote El Filibusterismo was published in Ghent, Belgium in 1891. several articles in Spanish newspaper ridiculing Rizal as Rizal immediately send 2 copies to Hongkong, one for Basa a “man of contradictions”. and the other for Sixto Lopez. He gratefully gave the original manuscript of EL FILI and a Defenders of Noli printed copy with his autograph to Valentin Ventura. Marcelo H. del Pilar Dr. Antonio Ma. Regidor REACTION OF THE PEOPLE Graciano Lopez-Jaena Mariano Ponce The Spanish colonial authorities reacted swiftly and Father Sanchez Don Segismundo harshly to the publication of EL FILI, viewing it as a direct threat to their power and control. Dr. Miguel Morayta Rev. Vicente The Spanish authorities immediately banned the sale and distribution of EL FILI in the Philippines. The Spanish friars, who held significant power and EL FILIBUSTERIMO influence in the Philippines during the Spanish colonial period, were deeply angered by Rizal’s portrayal of them in − A Spanish word that means “The Subversive” the novel. − Also known by its English alternative title “The Reign of The Ilustrados: the educated Filipino people elite, already Greed” translated by Charles Derbyshire in 1912. advocating for reform, saw EL FILI as a powerful − The word “filibusterismo” is derived form the Spanish confirmation of their beliefs. word “filibuster,” which originally referred to a The Filipino people: while not a unified entity, the Filipino freebooter or pirate. people were deeply affected by EL FILI. − Second novel of Jose Rizal and the Sequel of Noli Me The Filipino students: the novel’s themes of oppression Tangere (Touch Me Not”. Has 39 chapters and is written in and the need for change resonated with Filipino students Spanish. who were actively involved in reform movements.  JOSE RIZAL MPORTANT PEOPLE INVOLVED Maximo Viola and Juan B. Rodriguez were two Filipinos who provided financial support to Rizal during the writing of EL FILIBUSTERISMO. Ferdinand Blumentritt, a Czech scholar, was a close friend and supporter of Jose Rizal. Valentin Ventura: A Filipino businessman who provided crucial financial assistance to complete the printing of the novel when funds ran out. CHALLENGES FACED BY RIZAL Financial Constraints: Rizal faced financial difficulties. He relied on the generosity of friends for support. Distribution and Access: Even after publication, distributing the novel within the Philippines was challenging due to the Spanish governments over control over information. Fear of Reprisal: Rizal was already a target of the Spanish authorities. Lack of support: he also faced opposition from some Filipinos who were afraid of the potential repercussions of his work. IMPACT ON THE SOCIETY Awakening of National Consciousness Inspiration for the Philippine Revolution Continuing Legacy Strengthening of the Propaganda Movement RELATION OF THE NOVEL IN THE MODERN WORLD Corruption in Governance Hypocrisy of the Church NOVEL THAT IS ALIKE TO JOSE RIZAL’S TWO NOVEL "The Kite Runner" can be comparison to Rizal’s "Noli Me Tangere" and "El Filibusterismo"