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    The novel was controversial during the 19th century for several reasons: 1) Rizal wanted to establish an agricultural colony in Borneo for Filipinos to escape persecution in the Philippines, showing his interest in alternative solutions besides revolution. 2) When copies of El Filibusterismo arrived in the Philippines, it disturbed the colonial government and Rizal was seen as a threat to peace. 3) Rizal returned to the Philippines against the advice of his family, knowing it could cost him his life but feeling it was his duty, to take the persecution himself and relieve the suffering of others.

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    The novel was controversial during the 19th century for several reasons: 1) Rizal wanted to establish an agricultural colony in Borneo for Filipinos to escape persecution in the Philippines, showing his interest in alternative solutions besides revolution. 2) When copies of El Filibusterismo arrived in the Philippines, it disturbed the colonial government and Rizal was seen as a threat to peace. 3) Rizal returned to the Philippines against the advice of his family, knowing it could cost him his life but feeling it was his duty, to take the persecution himself and relieve the suffering of others.

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    The novel was controversial during the 19th century for several reasons: 1) Rizal wanted to establish an agricultural colony in Borneo for Filipinos to escape persecution in the Philippines, showing his interest in alternative solutions besides revolution. 2) When copies of El Filibusterismo arrived in the Philippines, it disturbed the colonial government and Rizal was seen as a threat to peace. 3) Rizal returned to the Philippines against the advice of his family, knowing it could cost him his life but feeling it was his duty, to take the persecution himself and relieve the suffering of others.

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    Why was the novel controversial during that time (19th century)

    Nov 1891 Governor-General Eulogio Despujol y Dusay granted pardons to tenants and were able to evade deportation (including Rizals family Hong Kong) Arrival in Hong Kong Rizals interest in founding a Filipino agricultural colony in Borneo to start anew. Wrote to his European friends and Despujol about his ideas and to remove himself from the scene since his presence in the Philippines tended to disturb the countrys peace.

    -asked permission to change his nationality and a guarantee of freedom to emigrate for his friends and relatives who have deemed harmful to peace in the Philippines RIZAL - Philippines as an Agricultural Colony or a base of action for Revolutionary Activity?? In a letter to Juan Zulueta Preparing for our countrymen a safe refuge in case of persecution, and to writing some works of propaganda, which will soon appear Weyler (prev gov-gen) policy based on prestige Despujol policy based on justice; man of absolute moral integrity Dec 1891 Rizals 1st letter to Despujol Rizal offers his services for Despujols invitation to all Filipinos to cooperate for the good of the country and his promise to base his policy on justice. First copies of El Filibusterismo arrived in the Philippines Despujol doubts Rizals previous offer. Did not reply

    Mar 1892 Rizals 2nd letter to Despujol Rizal knew that he was considered a threat to the countrys peace and asked to settle in Borneo with family and friends. 21 June 1892 Rizals 3rd letter to Despujol announced his return to manila even against his familys advice. Despujol granted Rizals relatives pardon.

    From 2 letters published after his death (To his parents, family and friends & A los Filipinos)
    He makes clear that he knows he is risking his life in returning to the Philippines, but feels that it is his duty to do so when so many have had to suffer for his sake. Though he would be ready to take again the same course he has taken, considering that he has only done his duty, even though he should know it would bring so much suffering on his relatives and friends, yet he feels obliged to do what he can to take that persecution himself, happy if by his death others may be freed.

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