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Selected Essays and Poems of Dr. Jose Rizal - PDF - Powered by Box PDF
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Selected Essays and Poems of Dr. Jose Rizal - PDF - Powered by Box PDF
Welcome to the ninth module of this course on the Life and Works of
Jose Rizal. This lesson provides a discussion of the significant
information about selected works of Dr. Jose Rizal and provides a
perspective of analysis and interpretation of these works. The
voluminous compositions of Dr. Jose Rizal indicate that he spent a
great part of his life in writing his novels, essays, letters and poems.
These works covered an array of topics such as education, politics,
history, philosophy and religion. Deeply embedded in his works are
his ideas of patriotism and nationalism. He had written what he had
observed on the prevailing conditions of society and proposed ways on
how these conditions should be mitigated, remedied or solved.
Objectives:
The following are the learning outcomes we are expected to achieve at
the end of the lesson:
Activities/Exercises
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Accomplish the module execises. Read the some of Jose Rizal’s selected
works
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Contents:
Part I. Introduction
Rizal defined the idea of indolence. He criticized that in the
Philippines indolence is blamed for shortcomings and misdeeds of a
person. He argued that indolence is not the cause of backwardness
and trouble but the effect of trouble and backwardness.
Part III
In this part, Jose Rizal explained the reasons for the indolence of the
Filipinos or the “abandonment of industry, agriculture and
commerce” by citing repressive policies implemented by the Spanish
authorities. He concluded that the Filipinos became indolent because
they didn’t benefit from their hard works.
Part IV
In this part, Jose Rizal explained the conditions that foster/encourage
and sustain the indolence of the Filipinos. He explained thet these
conditions had made the Filipinos hopeless and uncertain of their
future. Having no reason and motivation to work, he remained
inactive, unproductive and indolent.
Part V
In this part, Jose Rizal explained the reasons of the indolence of the
Filipinos which emanates from them but was perpetrated by the
Spaniards. He also explained the causes and effects of the lack of
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In this poem, Rizal challenged the youth to study, and develop their
full potential for they are the fair hope of our motherland. They should
be able to think and act independently, seek solutions from within
themselves for the betterment of the country.
D. MiRetiro
It is a poem written by Jose Rizal for his mother which expressed Jose
Rizal’s serene life in Dapitan. This poem shows Rizal’s acceptance of his
destiny and whatever justice will be given him.
References
• Craig, Austin. Lineage Life and Labors of Jose Rizal Philippine Patriot
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• Ocampo, Ambeth R. 2000. Rizal Without the Overcoat. Pasig City: Anvil
Publishing Inc.,
• Ocampo, Nilo S. 1995. Rizal: Makabayan at Martir. Diliman, Q.C.:
University of the Philippines Press
• Quibuyen, Floro C. 1999. A Nation Aborted: Rizal, American hegemony
and Philippine nationalism. Quezon City: Ateneo de Manila University
Press
Internet sources
• http://joserizal.nhcp.gov.ph/Writings/portal-rizalswritings.htm
• http://joserizal.info