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his seat, but he refused. Friar Damaso is jealous and mad when Ibarra is served the
meaty part of the chicken at dinner, while his was the skinny neck. While eating,
Ibarra talked with some of the guests and they learned that Ibarra went to different
countries and knows different languages. Soon after, Ibarra leaves the scene without
waiting for the arrival of his love interest, Maria Clara. Friar Damaso laughed when
Ibarra left and said Indios don’t have the right to study abroad since it will be useless.
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CHAPTER VI: Captain Tiago
Setting: San Diego
Characters: Captain Tiago, Pia Alba, Friar Damaso, Maria Clara, Aunt Isabel
Summary:
Captain Tiago is one of the richest man in the town, he have a lot of business and one
of the most influential man. He is most likely powerful to the government and a friend
to friars. He sees himself as a full Spanish and not a Filipino but he is short, has
kayumanggi skin and rounded eyes. He and his wife, Dona Pia Alba, have been
childless for years. After consulting Friar Damaso, the priest advised them to attend
holy mass at the town of Ubando. Shortly after, Pia was with child. But, she becomes
sickly and troubled for the entire duration of her pregnancy. She died after giving
birth to a daughter, Maria Clara. Friar Damaso became her godfather when she was
christened and was taken cared by Aunt Isabel, the cousin of Captain Tiago. Maria
Clara and Crisostomo Ibarra became childhood friends. Captain Tiago and Don Rafael
were good friends as well and they agreed that their children will get married.
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CHAPTER VIII: Memories
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CHAPTER X: The Town
Setting: Town of San Diego
Characters: Old Spaniard, Don Rafael, Don Saturnino, Friar Damaso
Summary
San Diego is a town at the margin of the lake and within the meadows and paddy-
fields. Harvested sugar, rice, coffee and fruits were then sold to the Chinese at a very
cheap price. At the dome of the church, you can almost see the whole town and one
particular distinction is the forest within the fields, which holds many different
fictions. Just like any town, San Diego also has its own legend. Once, an old Spaniard
arrived at the wood and inquired about its owner. The old man then acquired the land
in exchange for clothes, jewelry, and cash. Suddenly, the old man disappeared. The
people thought that he was taken by the spirits but then, it was discovered by a
shepherd of carabaos discovered a foul odor and was actually the old man’s corpse
decaying hanging in the Ballete tree. Sometime later, a young man claiming that he’s
the son of the deceased Spaniard. He was Don Saturnino. He devoted his time into
cultivating the land. Not long, he married a young woman from Manila. She gave
birth to Don Rafael Ibarra, the father of Crisostomo. Unlike Don Saturnino, Don
Rafael was love by the country people. He was able to prosper his land, which brought
in new settlers. The village eventually became a town and Father Damaso became its
priest after the previous priest died.
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CHAPTER XII: All Saint’s Day
Setting: At the cemetery
Characters: Two grave diggers, Don Rafael, old man
Summary:
The cemetery of San Diego is at the west side of the town, in the midst of the paddy-
fields. In the center rises a large wooden cross with the inscription INRI. At the foot
of the cross is a pile of bones and skulls thrown by grave-diggers. The cemetery looks
spooky and uninhabited. On the further side of the grave, two grave diggers were
digging up a recently buried corpse. One was old and indifferent about what they were
doing and the other was dreadful. The other exposed that a fat curate had ordered the
corpse to be dug up and buried in the Chinese cemetery but was rejected.
An old man then entered the cemetery and went straight to the pile of skulls and bones
at the foot of the cross. It was hard for him to find his wife’s skull so he asked for the
grave diggers help in return for a coin but the grave digger was uninterested and gave
him a different skull. Due to the heavy rain and the corpse was heavy; they just decided
to throw the body in the lake.
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That night, Sisa patiently waited for her two boys to come home. She had already
prepared supper that’s same like the friars. But instead of Basilio and Crispin it was
her husband, a drunkard and a gambler, who walked through the door and ate almost
all the food she prepared, leaving nothing for their sons. He went on a rampage, and
left telling his wife that if the boys ever brought home some money she should leave
some for him. Sisa can’t do anything but cry and cook the anchovies since she knows
her sons will come hungry and tired. Minutes later Basilio arrived, out of breath and
bleeding.
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Crispin’s voice but she is told that the boy is not there and that the little thief had
stolen money and escaped. Sisa breaks down in tears and left the convent with her
confused mind.
CHAPTER XIX: The Travails of a Schoolmaster
Setting: In the Lake
Characters: Crisostomo Ibarra, Schoolteacher
Summary:
The teacher in the town of San Diego accompanies Ibarra to the part in the lake where
Don Rafael's body was found, and there Ibarra pays respects to the memory of his
father. The schoolteacher mentions to Crisostomo the great help of Don Rafael in
providing for children's needs for education in San Diego.
The schoolteacher also mentioned about Friar Damaso who always intervene in the
decisions and rules of the school. When the schoolteacher grew ill he stopped teaching
and when he returned for his service, his students became few and the curate wasn’t
Friar Damaso anymore so he felt at ease and confidence, he tried to translate in
Filipino the books written in Spanish and added more subjects to teach the children.
The story moves Ibarra, and so he decides to build a school for the kids. This, he says,
will do great honor and justice to the memory of his father.
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CHAPTER XXI: A Mother’s Story
Setting: Along the Streets
Characters: Sisa, Civil Guards
Summary:
Sisa is confused to what the civil guards told her and runs all the way home. She kept
worrying how she can save her two sons and that she desperately wants to protect
them from the civil guards. When she was near her home she saw two civil guards
leaving their home, she felt released because Basilio wasn’t with them. The civil guards
asked Sisa where they kept the money Crispin stole. They force her to admit it but
then even Sisa tried to please them, they didn’t hear and carelessly dragged her to the
headquarters. Sisa nearly dies of shame from the sharp stares of the people who just
finished the mass. Meanwhile, the Alferez was troubled and then command the guards
to let Sisa out. She went back again their house and called her sons names but there
were no signs of them. She became nervous and her body uncontrollably shaking when
he sees Basilio’s shirt with blood stained on it. The next day she wandered along the
streets crying, shouting and all the people sees her with fright.
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CHAPTER XXVI: The Eve of the Feast
Setting: San Diego
Characters: Crisostomo Ibarra, Nol Juan, Philosopher Tacio
Summary:
On the 10th of November, the streets of San Diego are bedazzled with colorful
decorations, there are fireworks, majestic music played by the bands, and all the
kitchens are busy preparing for varieties of delicious foods. To the house of the rich,
the foods are all served including ham and duck, beers and wines from Europe. During
feast, all foods served are for everyone. In the town plaza, they fixed a stage for the
comedy show of Tondo. Crisostomo Ibarra is busy working out the plans for the new
schoolhouse. His architect, Nol Juan, observes the unique rafter that will be used to
put down the cornerstone. Then he explains the schoolhouse they are building, one
side for the boys and the other for the girls. In this project, a lot of rich people offered
help but rejected it since it’s not for the church. By this, Crisostomo Ibarra becomes
the role model of the children the person they would want to become when they grow
up. Ibarra confidently reports to Philosopher Tacio the obvious success of his new
project. The sage in return responds, "If you are greeted with smiles, be more
watchful of enemies hiding in the shadows”.
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CHAPTER XXVIII: Letters
Setting: San Diego
Characters: Maria Clara
Summary:
The newspapers in Manila describes about the feast happening at San Diego and no
any town can be compared to how grand and fanciful the feast. In the feast, they
wondered why Ibarra wasn’t around. Rumors of him being sick made Maria Clara
worried so she writes a letter to Ibarra because she hasn’t seen him. She stated that
she’ll pray and will light a candle for him for his recovery. She also asked if he can visit
her tomorrow.
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cornerstone. Elias positions himself beside the yellow man in eagerness, and winks at
Ibarra to remind him of the warning he said earlier during the mass. Later when
Ibarra descends to the quarry, the beam of the pulley suddenly breaks, letting loose
the cornerstone which crushes the yellowish man to death, but leaves Ibarra
unharmed. Philosopher Tacio was among the ones who witnessed it and whispers it’s
a bad start.
Setting: Schoolhouse
Characters: Ibarra, alferez, Captain Tiago, Friar Damaso, Friar Salvi, Maria Clara
Summary
Crisostomo Ibarra returns to the schoolhouse. The famous people in the town
gathers, Ibarra and the mayor are seated on either side of the long table at
dinner. Also in attendance are Captain Tiago, the alferez, and the town
captain. Captain Tiago receives a letter, informing him that the captain general will
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be visiting his house. Tiago excuses himself right away. The guests notice that Friar
Damaso is not there. Talk eventually centers on the priest's sermon during the
mass. Only Friar Salvi remains silent and motionless in his seat. When Friar Damaso
arrives, the dinner is just about finished. The priest starts declaring insults with the
intention of enraging and provoking Ibarra, but the he remains prudent the entire
time. However, when Damaso starts mocking the name of Don Rafael, Ibarra loses
his calm and attacks the friar, holding a knife to his throat. Maria Clara stops Ibarra
before he could do further hurt the friar, causing Ibarra to drop the knife and leaves
the place.
Summary
News spreads about Ibarra and Friar Damaso’s encounter. There are even rumors
claiming that the friar is already dead. There are those who praise Ibarra, like Don
Felipo and those who find mistake in Ibarra's lack of prudence. Most of the mothers
talk among themselves, assured that Ibarra's soul is surely condemned to burn in hell
after what he did to a man of God. There are other women, too, who are on his side
like Kapitana Maria who claims that if her two sons were in Ibarra's shoes, she
wouldn't be ashamed of it. According to her, it is a rare and honorable occurrence
when a son defends the name of his parents, even if they are already dead. Most of the
townspeople think that not only will Ibarra be excommunicated; he is also bound to
be considered a filibuster. Others said that the building of the school house will be
canceled since he is labeled as a filibuster by the Friar.
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Summary
Crisostomo Ibarra is excommunicated, as punishment for his cruel and shameful
treatment of Friar Damaso. Maria Clara breaks down in tears, and Captain Tiago
visits her in the convent. Maria and Ibarra are not allowed to meet nor talk to each
other. There, Damaso makes clear to Tiago that the planned marriage between Ibarra
and Maria Clara is to be invalidated. According to Friar Damaso, Tiago will be hanged
and after his death his soul will go straight to hell. Friar Damaso wants Maria to
marry a Spaniard, a relative of his who will be visiting from Spain. Maria cries and
told Captain Tiago that changing a lover is not the same like changing clothes.
Suddenly the captain general arrives at the house and everyone became hectic. Aunt
Isabel entered her room asking Maria who stays in solitude insider her room to dress
up because the captain general wants to talk with her.
The first person the captain general wishes to see is Ibarra. However, since Ibarra is
still to be called upon, his Excellency instead addresses the matter of a youth who had
gone into a fistfight with Friar Damaso the day before, after he had insulted the
sermon. The Friars came and when the general asks where Friar Damaso is, he is told
that the friar is bedridden in the convent. His Excellency then speaks with Maria
Clara. He thanks her for having stopped Ibarra from killing the friar, and asks her to
name the reward she would wish to receive for such a noble act. Ibarra arrives shortly,
and discusses with the captain general. They exchange opinions and ideas, and the
general grows very fond of the youth. His Excellency promises to talk with the
Archbishop regarding Ibarra's case so that the latter's state of excommunication may
be lifted. He asks about Ibarra's marriage with Maria Clara, and offers to be godfather
during the wedding ceremony. Ibarra went to find Maria, he knocked in her room but
instead Sinang showed up then said he’ll just write his letters to her. Ibarra was
confused.
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Setting: San Diego
Characters: Captain Tiago, Crisostomo Ibarra, Captain General, Maria Clara, Friar
Salvi, Philosopher Tacio
Summary
Another procession is held, where the town displays the images
of St. John, St. Francis, San Diego, and the Virgin. There are so many fireworks and
looks like everyone is carrying a lighted lantern. The captain walks together with the
mayor, Captain Tiago, and Crisostomo Ibarra. They watch the procession from the
captain's balcony. When the statue of the Virgin Mary passes by Tiago's house, Maria
Clara sings "Ave Maria" in a melody so sad that would cause one to ponder upon the
cause of such miserable. Friar Salvi stopped when he heard the beautiful voice of Maria
while Ibarra felt sad. Ibarra doesn't know that Captain Tiago had agreed to Friar
Damaso's move to nullify their planned marriage; Maria Clara on the other hand, is
not aware that Tiago consented to the captain general's request of being godfather at
the wedding. Philosopher Tacio sees the ragged and poor clothing of the saints and
sarcastically remarks that the saints would be ashamed if they would see the lifestyle
of their fellow servants of God. Captain General invited Ibarra to join them later in
dinner to discuss the loss of Crispin and Basilio.
Summary
In the house of the alferez, all the windows are closed even the procession passed by
their home. The Alferez won’t allow his wife to attend mass because he’s actually
ashamed to show off the vile and horrible image of his wife.
Sisa, who was taken into custody for creating social disturbance, has been in the
barracks for two days now. Sisa hears Maria Clara's mournful song, and sings a sad
ballad herself. The civil guards stay silent, listening. Dona Consolacion hears the
woman, and forces her to sing and dance for her own amusement. When Sisa won’t
follow her orders, he would whip her and her thin clothes were torn. Dona
Consolacion feels happy to what she’s doing since she passed her madness to her. The
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alferez arrives shortly, and commands his servant to dress Sisa, feed her, give her a
suitable bed for the night, and then bring her to Ibarra the following day.
Summary
Captain Tiago requested for Don Tiburio’s services because Maria Clara is sick. Don
Tiburcio, a Spanish marine who ended up in the Philippines after being unable to
continue his duties due to an accident that rendered him a cripple. He and his wife
Dona Victorina arrive at Capitan Tiago's house together with a young Spanish
gentleman, Linares. Suddenly Friar Salve came and they introduced him to Linares.
While waiting for the coming of Friar Damaso, fake doctor Don Tiburcio gave Maria
medications. They introduce Linares to Maria and he was so struck by her beauty.
Friar Damaso came even though he just came from sick.
Summary
After Don Tiburcio de Espadana checks on Maria Clara and gives her a prescription,
Friar Damaso arrives and talks with her, he breaks down in tears telling Maria won’t
die. Maria was shocked to how the friar acted. He went to the balcony and cried like a
child, they said he’s such a good godfather to Maria. The friar is introduced to Linares,
and summons up a plan to arrange the marriage to Maria Clara.
Meanwhile, Lucas is formulating a plan to harm Ibarra. Friar Salvi also has plans of
his own. Lucas greeted him and talked about his brother’s death that Ibarra only gave
him P500. Friar Salvi was pissed off and said he’s lucky Ibarra didn’t put him to jail.
CHAPTER XLIV: An Examination of Conscience
Summary
Friar Salvi is alone with Maria Clara for the confession. She just talked all about her
mother that she never even had a chance to see her mother since she died when it gave
birth to Maria. She begins to feel well after a few hours, and according to Dona
Victorina, it was all because of Don Tiburcio's skill and expertise. Friar Salvi, on the
other hand, says that it was because of her confession that made her well. When the
friar leaves Maria Clara's room, he appears rather pale and is covered in perspiration
knowing about Maria Clara’s true story of her birth, and the identity of her biological
father.
Setting: Forest
Characters: Elias, Captain Pablo
Summary
Elias finally succeeded in locating Captain Pablo. Elias told him that he had spent
fifteen days looking for him from mountain to mountain and nearly travelled the whole
of two provinces. Before, Captain Pablo was the one who took care of Elias out of pity
when he saw him wandering around, now it seems that their situation changed.
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Captain Pablo was then a rich man who belonged in a family of fame and fortunate but
when his daughter got raped by a friar, his family fight back but they just been arrested
and suffered. He was a coward but now he said that he’ll take revenge.
Setting: Cockpit
Characters: Tarsilo, Bruno, Lucas, Pedro
Summary
Sunday came and everyone is in the cockpit. Tarsilo and Bruno who are brothers, are
among the audience. They wish to place their bets and join the fun, but they have no
money with them. Lucas approaches the two boys and offers cash, reminding them of
the revenge they have to exact upon those who caused the death of their beloved father
and inviting them to join him in a rebellion he is planning to start. At first they refused
but later on they see Lucas talking to Pedro, wife of Sisa and the father of Basilio and
Crispin. Pedro received silver coins from Lucas. The brothers then decided to join and
left after each getting thirty pesos from Lucas and will give them additional 10 of
every member they can recruit, they agreed to meet at the cemetery at eight in the
evening. Lucas told them that Ibarra is the mastermind.
Summary
Dona Victorina keeps flashing her eccentric clothes on the streets even it wasn’t
unpaved and dust all over her gown. Many young ladies they met admired her
beautiful gown. When she and Don Tiburcio pass by the house of the Alferez, Dona
Consolacion secretly mocks and ridicules her and her crippled husband. The two
women start exchanging insults and almost get into a fight that is avoided by the
arrival of the Alferez and Padre Salvi. To defend her honor, Dona Victorina asks
Linares to challenge the Alferez to a duel.
Summary
The archbishop pardons to Ibarra and removes the penalty of excommunication.
Ibarra went to see Maria to tell her about it but he sees Maria Clara with Linares and
felt jealous. He proceeds to visit his schoolhouse, which is still under construction. Nol
Juan updates him on the recent progress of the building. Ibarra then spots Elias
helping out in the construction, and requests to see the full list of workers. When Nol
Juan left, he approached Elias. Elias asks if he could speak with him later in the
afternoon by the river and they agreed. He wants to talk to Ibarra regarding Captain
Pablo and the rest of the prosecuted men. Elias walks away, and Nol Juan approaches
Ibarra handing over to him the list of workers. Elias' name is not there.
Setting: Riverside
Characters: Ibarra, Elias
Summary
Crisostomo Ibarra goes to the riverside where he had agreed to meet with Elias. Elias
tells him of the purpose of the meeting to address the concerns and needs of those who
are hunted and persecuted. They demand respect for human rights, a little more
tranquility in the lives of the locals, and diminished power of the friars and the civil
guards. He asks Ibarra to find a way to diminish the power of the friars and the civil
guards but Ibarra refuses and says that the friars and the civil guards are "necessary
evils."
Setting: River
Characters: Elias, Ibarra
Summary
Elias narrates his story and the disastrous lives of his ancestors, upon Ibarra's request.
The story goes: Sixty years ago, Elias’s great-grandfather dwelt in Manila and worked
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as a bookkeeper for a Spanish businessman. One night, a fire broke out in the
workhouse and the cause was unknown, he was accused of arson and was sentenced
to be beaten in the streets, a punishment they call ‘caballo y vaca,’ which is a thousand
times more dreadful than death itself. This left him crippled. In order to provide for
the family his wife, still with child, was forced to enter into prostitution. One of their
sons turned to thievery and lived the life of a bandit. Their other son eventually
married a rich woman, and together they had twins, Elias and his sister, who were
both educated in Manila. However, the family's dark past surfaced eventually, and
Elias and his sister lost all that they had. The girl suicide and Elias was left alone to
wander the streets as a hunted man.
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CHAPTER LI: Exchanges
Summary
Dona Victorina wrote a letter to Linares, who is currently still living in Captain
Tiago's house. She tells him that he have to duel with the alferez after three days. If
this plan does not push through, she says, she will tell Captain Tiago of his lies and
pretenses. Ibarra arrives and secretly asks Sinang to find a way for him to talk with
Maria Clara privately. He asked Sinang if Maria Clara is angry at him.
Friar Salvi tells Linares, Maria Clara, and Capitan Tiago that Ibarra’s
excommunication has been lifted, and the last obstacle is for Ibarra to apologize to
Friar Damaso.
Setting: Cemetery
Characters: Pedro, Tarsilo, Bruno, Elias, Lucas
Summary
The road to the cemetery is narrow; the moon is hiding behind dark clouds and it was
cold since it’s near December. Three men are talking. They are Pedro, Tarsilo, and
Bruno. Pedro will attack the convent to avenge his wife and sons; the two brothers
will head for the barracks to exact revenge upon the soldiers, who were responsible
for their father's death. A few minutes later, Lucas arrives and instructs them to attack
the barracks and the church. Elias, after spying on Lucas, finds out about the plan that
will incriminate Ibarra.
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News spreads about the flickering lights and the moving shadows in the cemetery and
the people believe that it was the souls in purgatory mourning over their dead that
lighted the candles in the cemetery but there was only one light that night, from the
match that Elias used to see his companions. Philosopher Tacio, who is bedridden at
that time, converses with Don Felipo who has recently resigned from office. He wishes
the mayor to continue in his fight. They also talk about the issue concerning the
trouble with the civil guards, the friars, and Ibarra. After, Philosopher Tacio predicts
his death, which he says will come in a few days.
Summary
The angelus plays and people pause to pray but Friar Salve continued to walk towards
the house of the alferez. They talked about that he heard about the plan for the
rebellion and that the Alferez should prepare his men and requests from him soldiers
to guard the church.
Meanwhile, Elias rushes to Ibarra's house and explains that the plot had already been
discovered, and Ibarra was accused of leading the rebellion. Elias immediately tells
him to run and escape, but not before burning all the documents, letters, and any
evidence that would implicate him. In one of these letters, Elias discovers that it was
Ibarra's great grandfather who had accused his great grandfather of arson. Elias lives
for only one purpose: To find and exact vengeance on the descendants of that cruel
Spaniard who accused his great grandfather of a crime without any proof, which had
then been the cause of his family's disgrace. He now discovers that the man he was
searching for was just Crisostomo Ibarra.
Summary
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In Captain Tiago’s house, they are taking their dinner including Friar Salve and
Linares. Sinang approached Maria Clara, who is seated by the piano and had refused
to eat and whispers something. Friar Salve is nervous pacing back and forth across
the living room.
Ibarra hears shots fired near the convent and he rushes toward Captain Tiago's house;
saw Maria Clara and she asked what the matter is. When Ibarra returns to his house,
the civil guards arrest him. Elias then enters the empty quarters and burns all the
evidence that could accuse Ibarra in the failed rebellion.
Summary
The rebellion failed and they were finding the suspects responsible for it. They suspect
that the rebellion was headed by Captain Pablo. Rumor has it that Don Felipo was
arrested. Some say that the civil guards had revolted in the barracks, and that Friar
Salvi had attacked the alferez. Word spreads that Ibarra had burned his entire house
down and was plotting to kill Friar Salve. Lucas died from the rebellion, was believed
to be suicide but was killed by the head sacristan.
Setting: Headquarters
Characters: Tarsilo, Andong, Friar Salvi
Summary
Tarsilo and Andong are the only two survivors caught from the rebellion. Friar Salvi
forced him to admit that Ibarra was the one behind the rebellion but he said nothing
but the reason why he joined was because he and his brother wants to avenge their
father’s death from the hands of the soldiers. They let him suffer hoping that he’ll talk
but they didn’t get anything from him so he was whipped and later on died. Andong
got scared to what he saw so he said he’ll talk that the reason was he was there because
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his in-laws treat him bad and let him eat rotten foods. Friar Salvi was uninterested so
he let him inside the quarters again.
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CHAPTER LVIII: The Culprit
Setting: Headquarters
Characters: Ibarra, prisoners, families of the prisoners, Philosopher Tacio
Summary
The families of those caught during the rebellion break down in tears in front of the
headquarters. They ladies even tried to talk with the Alferez but didn’t work. They
were all devastated. When the twenty prisoners are taken outside at two in the
afternoon, all of them are tied up except for Ibarra. From the crowd, a lady shouted
that why Ibarra not tied well in fact he’s the mastermind and they blame him for the
dark fate of their loved ones in imprisonment. Ibarra was looking for a friend but not
even Nol Juan, the schoolteacher, or Captain Basilio is in sight. From a hilltop,
Philosopher Tacio watches the prisoners leave. He couldn't go to them because of his
ill health. The next day Philosopher Tacio is found dead.
Summary
The news about the rebellion was all over the town and Manila many organizations
celebrate Friar Salvi's successful discovery of the rebellion. The people in the
government and the church hope for a big promotion of their offices because of the
successful efforts to put a stop to the uprising. The friars blame it all on the Jesuits,
who they claim had messed with the minds of the youth.
Meanwhile in Captain Tinong’s house, he and his wife were very much worried over
the turn of events. The two then kept on debating and arguing about whose fault is it
in befriending Captain Tiago and even talking to Ibarra. Don Primitivo came and
advised them to give the Captain-General a Christmas present and to burn all
documents that can use against him. Even the most innocent letter was not spared
from being destroyed.
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CHAPTER LX: Wedding Plans for Maria Clara
Summary
The suspects are all in jail but except for Captain Tiago who’s very glad because no
one noticed him and wasn’t accused. Captain Tinong is freed, but is terribly ill and
does not want to go out of the house. Not even Don Primitivo himself, with all the
wisdom of the ancients, could draw him out of his silence. The Espadana couple and
Linares arrive at Captain Tiago's house. They agree that Linares and Maria Clara wed
the soonest time possible, and Captain Tiago immediately attends to the wedding
preparations the following day.
Maria Clara goes to the azotea, Ibarra climbs up and tells the maiden how he feels that
she has betrayed her but when she explained that she gave the letters in exchange of
her mother’s letters, he had already forgiven her. She swears to Ibarra that she’s only
in love with him.
Setting: Lake
Characters: Ibarra, Elias, Civil guards
Summary
Elias and Ibarra are in the lake. The civil guards chased them, Elias jumps off the boat
and mislead them He was shot and his garments are ripped off by the bullets fired by
the civil guards. He still has the nerve to shake hands with Ibarra, who is lying flat on
the boat, and to tell him that he (Elias) will meet Ibarra's great grandfather in the
grave at Noche Buena, before leaping into the water. The civil guards thought they
shot Ibarra when they saw traces of blood in the water.
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CHAPTER LXII: Friar Damaso Explains
Summary
News spread about the death of Ibarra when Maria knew about it, she was sad and
began weeping. Friar Damaso arrives and surprises Maria cheerfully but he notices,
however, that she is pale and upset. Maria Clara cries on his shoulders and asks him
to tell Captain Tiago cancel the wedding. She admits to him that he met Ibarra on the
azotea before his death, but didn’t mention the part about knowing the true story of
her birth. She asks Friar Damaso to grant her permission to enter the nunnery and he
approved.
Setting: Forest
Characters: Basilio, Sisa, Elias
Summary
It was Christmas Eve and Basilio returned to San Diego to look for his mother and
reunites with her. This search ends in the forest of the Ibarra’s where he found Sisa,
but the two of them didn’t even get a chance to speak with each other. She dies shortly
after identifying her son. Minutes later, a weak and wounded Elias arrives and orders
Basilio to cremate his body and her mother’s body. Basilio said, “I shall die without
seeing the dawn break upon my motherland. You, who shall see it, salute it! Do not
forget those who have fallen during the night."
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GROUP DYNAMICS
(GROUP 8 & 9)
Materials Needed:
2 pcs. burias
2 pcs lime
2 pcs oishi crackers
2 pcs tomato
2 pcs chocolates
Mechanics:
1. Ask participants to form into teams with 5 members each team.
2. Food trays will be displayed consisting of the following food indicated aforementioned
above.
3. Each team will form a vertical line 2 meters away from the food tray.
4. A jar with the rolled papers (indicating each type of food) inside will be provided.
5. Each member of the team will run to the food tray, make a draw in the jar and eat the
food indicated in the rolled paper. This will be done until all the food in the tray are
consumed.
6. The last team to finish will be the losing team and will be given questions to answer
as part of the consequence.
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