Women in the Life of Rizal PDF
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Ateneo Municipal de Manila, University of Santo Tomas
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This document examines the women in the life of Jose Rizal, a prominent figure in Philippine history. It details his relationships and interactions with various women, offering insights into their influences on his life journey.
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Who was known as the savior of Noli? What was the printing cost of Noli Me A. Maximo Viola Tangere? B. Ferdinand A. Php 200 for 2000 Blumentritt copies C. Marcelo del Pilar B. Php 300 for 2000 copies...
Who was known as the savior of Noli? What was the printing cost of Noli Me A. Maximo Viola Tangere? B. Ferdinand A. Php 200 for 2000 Blumentritt copies C. Marcelo del Pilar B. Php 300 for 2000 copies C. Php 400 for 2000 copies What was the Which among the main difference of following species German women to were NOT named after Rizal? Filipino women? A. A certain beetle B. A certain bird C. A certain frog True or False? True or False? Jose Rizal enjoyed the company of his Taga-Ilog was Atenean professors the pen name than his UST of Jose Rizal. professors. Important Personalities that has to be clarifed Luis Taviel de Andrade and Jose Taviel de Andrade Trial lawyer of Rizal Bodyguard of Rizal Important Personalities Camilo de Polavieja He signed the death sentence of Rizal Eulogio Despujol He signed the exile papers of Rizal in Dapitan Segunda Katigbak First love Jose Rizal was only a young boy of sixteen (16) when he first fell in love, and it was with Segunda Katigbak, a girl from Lipa, Batangas and two years his junior Betrothed to Manuel Luz Jacinta Ibardo Laza Rizal’s tutor “Woman with fair and seductive eyes” The romance died a natural death because: The sweet memory of Segunda was still fresh in his heart His father did not like the family of “Miss L” Leonor Valenzuela When Rizal was a sophomore at the University of Santo Tomas and was boarding in the house of Dona Concha Leyva in Intramuros he met Leonor "Orang" Valenzuela. Exchanging Love Notes - Rizal was always welcome at the Valenzuela home. He eventually courted Leonor by sending her love notes, which he wrote in invisible ink made from a mixture of water and table salt Leonor Rivera Taimis Daughter of his landlord-uncle from Camiling, Antonio Rivera She was a student at La Concordia College, also the school of Soledad, Jose’s youngest sister Leonor Rivera She and Rizal eventually became engaged. Autumn of 1890 - Rizal received a letter from Leonor telling him of her coming marriage to a man whom her mother chose to be her mate -- an Englishman -- and begged for his forgiveness. This broke Rizal's heart deeply Consuelo Ortega y Perez Being lonely and somewhat isolated in a foreign country, Rizal found comfort in Consuelo's vivacious company He wrote her a poem entitled A La Senorita C.O. y P. (To Miss C.O.y P.), in which he expressed his great admiration for the lady Consuelo Ortega y Perez Rizal's romance with Consuelo did not turn into a serious affair; He decided to take a step back for two reasons: ① He was still engaged to Leonor Rivera at that time; and ② He was aware of his friend's (Eduardo de Lete) affection for the girl and he did not want to ruin their friendship over her. Consuelo Ortega y Perez In one of the last conversations Rizal and Consuelo had before Rizal went back to the Philippines, Rizal tells her he still doesn't know what she thinks of him. Consuelo answers, "As a friend. Would you want more?" Seiko Usui O-Sei-San When Rizal was in Tokyo a few days after he had moved to the Azabu district in 1888, He spotted a pretty Japanese girl walking past the legion gate. He was captured by the lady's regal air and charisma and endeavored to find ways to meet her. Seiko Usui He decided to leave Japan and forget his romance, which pained him gravely as attested by an entry in his diary. His 45- day sojourn in Japan was one of the happiest interludes in his life. Gertrude Beckett A Chiseled Beauty In May 1888 Rizal visited London for a short time, boarding the house of the Beckett family: Mr. & Mrs. Beckett, their two sons, and their four daughters. The eldest daughter was named Gertrude. Gertrude Beckett Rizal withdrew before his relationship with Gettie could become more serious, realizing that he had a greater mission to fulfill and that in order to accomplish it he could not yield to the option of marrying her Suzanne Jacoby A Love Unrequited He stayed for a considerable time in Belgium, paying for room and board. His landladies had a pretty niece named Petite Suzanne Jacoby Suzanne Jacoby She was taken by Rizal's charm and gallantry, and provided him good company. Rizal could have flirted with the lady, considering that his beloved Leonor was far away and he was a lonely man in a strange and foreign land, but he realized he could not deceive her Nellie Boustead A Failed Proposal He was a guest of the Boustead family in their winter residence, Villa Eliada. Mr. and Mrs. Boustead had two beautiful daughters, Adelina and Nellie Nellie Boustead A Broken Engagement Rizal's marriage proposal failed for two reasons: 1. Nellie demanded that he give up his Catholic faith and convert to Protestantism 2. Nelly's mother did not approve of Rizal, as she had no desire to entrust her daughter to a man who was wanting in wealth and persecuted in his own country. Josephine Bracken True Love in Exile Rizal and Josephine fell in love at first sight Their romantic interlude went on for about a month, after which they decided to marry. Josephine Bracken When Mr. Taufer heard of his daughter's plan to marry he became so enraged at the thought of losing Josephine that he attempted to kill himself with a razor to his throat Josephine Bracken Rizal and Josephine lived together in Dapitan as husband and wife, and in early 1896 they were expecting a baby Unfortunately, Josephine had to go into premature labor after Rizal played a prank and frightened her Final Task for Prelim Letters to Leonor Rizal never got the chance to say goodbye to his Taimis. This has brought immense sorrow to Jose and Leonor. This is embodied in the documentary, Pag-ibig sa Panahon ng Ligalig. Final Task for Prelim Letters to Leonor How about you? How do you say goodbye to a loved one? You need to write a goodbye letter to your loved one (either former or current) and start it with Dear L. You may use whatever language you feel your comfortable to use.