1.Who is Pepe? Explain.

Pepe is Jose P. Rizal. He is our National Hero. The author of the famous book Noli Me Tangere and El Filibusterismo. He is the great and
remarkable captain of revoulution and one of the most notable propagandist and prominent contributor in the Philippine history as well as in the
Phillipine Literature.

2.Why does Pepe ask the persona about the purgatory?

I think Pepe asked the persona about the purgatory because Pepe wants to know what is in the purgatory. Pepe felt his life is about to end and I
know Pepe is also scared of death that is why he asked the persona about the purgatory.

3.The poem talks about the nature of stars. Can you explain what he means, in terms of science?

A star is a big, hot ball of fire. Stars are born to do its duty and function in the universe. It is to give heat and light to the planets and other
heavenly bodies. And once it reaches the coldest temperature, it will stop living but it will continue to shine as if it is not dead.

4.This discussion of a star is also a metaphor. What is it a metaphor for? Explain.

The star refers to Jose Rizal. Like a star, he was born to do his purpose here on earth. It is to bring hope and light not just to the Filipinos but also
to other nations who suffer the same way as we witness it to the hands of the foreign subjugator. Like a star that is million miles away from us,
his light will still continue to shine enlightening our path and bringing light to the dark.

5.Why was Rizal executed? How is this similar to the idea of a star? Relate this to Philippine history.

Rizal was executed because his writings are act of rebellion against the Spanish Government. It is similar to a star because his works will remain
as part of the Philippine History. I am assured that Rizal and other valiant writers left a mark that will always be remembered through
generations.

6.What do you think the persona felt for Rizal? Give textual evidence.

“And on this day, with the year beginning to turn, Salt sting my eyes.” As analyzing this phrase, I think the persona felt for Rizal is too painful
and really sad because he knows that Rizal wants to be free in ur own country. And the words are not enough to unite all Filipino as one to fight
and to make the Spaniards leave in our own land. And also I think Rizal wants to see our country to be free from the Spaniards.

7.Do you feel the same way? Why or why not?

I feel the same way because First, Rizal just stated the fact about the way of ruling of Spaniards in our nation and he just wanted to be free from
their abusive hand. Secondly, he also put an effort to write in order to know what is the true face or identity of the outsiders. And lastly, we are
just human, we don’t have the right to kill other humans because we are not a god to decide whether they live or die.

8.What would you say was Rizal’s greatest contribution to Philippine society?

I think the greatest contribution of Rizal in our country is his sayings and published works, The Noli Me Tangere and El Filibusterismo because
without this, we will not be aware of what the Spaniards have done to us as well as not knowing what our history is.

9.If you were in Rizal’s place, would you have supported the Katipunan? Why or why not?

Spaniards have their guns and Filipino only have their itak, bolo, etc. The Filipinos is at disadvantage in the fight but to free our country, then I
shall fight alongside with them. If I were in rizal’s place I can’t take anymore to see our people suffer from the hands of Spaniards.

10.Who do you consider as our national hero? Jose Rizal or Andres Bonifacio?

“Pen is mightier than the sword.” And because of that I will still consider Rizal as our National Hero. Through his skills in writing, he use this to
lead a rebellion and he clearly stated the immorality and villainy of Spaniards toward Filipinos. And because of his published works, every
Filipino who reads it awaken his mind and soul to start a revolution and be united as one to fight against the Spaniards. Unlike Bonifacio who
prefer a remorseless bloody rebellion, Jose Rizal stays a silent warrior who leaves a primary source or evidence of what he really did for our
country.