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9 Selected Essays and Poems of Dr. Jose Rizal: Objectives
9 Selected Essays and Poems of Dr. Jose Rizal: Objectives
Welcome to the ninth module of the 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. They
covered an array of topics such as education, politics, history,
philosophy and religion. Deeply embedded in his works are his ideas
on 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
Accomplish the module execises. Read the some of Jose Rizal‟s selected
works
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Selected Essays and Poems of Dr. Jose Rizal
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.
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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
national sentiments of Filipinos arguing that due to the lack of national
sentiment and the prevailing social conditions in the Philippines that
causes great hardships and miseries, the Filipinos lost their hope and
motivation to work and became indolent. For Jose Rizal indolence of
the Filipinos and the backwardness of the Philippines were caused by
the Spaniards.
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Selected Essays and Poems of Dr. Jose Rizal
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.
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LIFE AND WORKS OF JOSE RIZAL
He was fascinated by the flowers in spring in Heidelberg and wrote
this poem with a feeling of deep longing for his family and his country.
This poem reflects Rizal‟s hopes for the betterment of the country and the
lives of the Filipinos.
D. MiRetiro
It is a poem dedicated by Jose Rizal to his mother. This poem
expresses his serene life in Dapitan. It also shows Rizal‟s acceptance of
his destiny and whatever justice will be given to him.
References
Craig, Austin. Lineage Life and Labors of Jose Rizal Philippine Patriot
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