Selected Writings of Rizal PDF

Philippines, a Century Hence Philippines, A Century Hence The essay talked about the glorious past of the Philippines, recounted the deterioration of the economy and exposed the causes of the natives’ sufferings under the cruel Spanish Rule. Various causes of the sorrows suffered by...

Philippines, a Century Hence Philippines, A Century Hence The essay talked about the glorious past of the Philippines, recounted the deterioration of the economy and exposed the causes of the natives’ sufferings under the cruel Spanish Rule. Various causes of the sorrows suffered by the Philippine natives Spain’s implementation of its military policies Deterioration and disappearance of Filipino indigenous culture Passivity and submissiveness to the Spanish colonizers Salient Points Keeping the people uneducated and ignorant failed Keeping the people impoverished also came to no avail Exterminating the people as an alternative to hindering progress did not work either  Plight of the Filipino People Revolution of the Filipino People America will come as a new colonizer Sobre la Indolencia de los Filipinos Indolence of the Filipino People The Indolence of the Filipino People Socio-political essay that was a response to the accusation of the Spanish authorities that Filipinos are lazy  The Galleon Trade destroyed the previous links of the Philippines with the other countries in Asia and the Middle East thereby eradicating small local businesses and handicraft industries. The Spanish forced labor compelled the Filipinos to work in shipyards, roads and some other public works, thus abandoning their agricultural farms and industries. Many Filipinos became landless and wanderers because Spain did not defend them against pirates and  The system of education offered by the colonizers was impractical as it was mainly about repetitive prayers and had nothing to do with agricultural and industrial technology The Spaniards were a bad example as negligent officials would come in late and leave their offices early and Spanish women were always followed by servants. Gambling like cockfights was established, promoted and explicitly practiced by Spanish government officials and friars themselves The crooked system of religion discouraged the natives from working hard by teaching them that it was easier for a poor man to enter heaven. The very high taxes were discouraging as a big part of natives’ earnings would only go to the officials and friars. To the Young Women of Malolos He expressed great joy and satisfaction over the battle of 20 young women for education The rejection of the spiritual authority of the friars The defense of private judgment Qualities Filipino mothers need to possess Duties and responsibilities of Filipino mothers to their children Duties and responsibilities of a wife to her husband Counsel to young women on their choice of a lifetime partner Rizal Enumerated the qualities Filipino mothers should have: Be a noble wife Rear her children in the service of the state Set standards of behavior for men around her What standards are you looking for a partner? Rizal’s Advice to Unmarried Men and Women Jose Rizal points out to unmarried women that they should not be easily taken by appearances and looks, because these can be very deceiving Instead, they should take heed of men’s firmness of character A noble and honored name A manly heart A high spirit incapable of being satisfied with engendering slaves Summary Filipino mothers should teach their children love of God, country and fellowmen Filipino mothers should be glad and honored, like Spartan mothers, to offer their sons in defense of their country Filipino women should know how to protect their dignity and honor Summary Filipino women should educate themselves aside from retaining their good racial values. Faith is not merely reciting prayers and wearing religious pictures. It is living the real Christian way with good morals and manners.