Haney Marie U Delos Arcos RIZAL

BSED 2D Science

Module 3: Nationalistics Work of Dr. Jose P. Rizal

Evaluation/Assessment
EXERCISE 1: Make a comparison by writing atleast 5 distinct feature of Noli Me Tangere and El
Filibusterismo.

Noli Me Tangere El Filibusterismo

1. Noli Metangere, Latin title meaning 1. El filibusterismo is Spanish title which is

“touch me not” refers to the letter of
John 20:17 in King James version of the
Bible as Mary Magdalene tried to touch
the newly risen Jesus, He said “Touch me
not; for I am not yet ascended to my
Father”.
1. Noli Me Tangere is a love story or a
romantic novel, dedicated to our
motherland
2. Noli Me Tangere showed a sofspoken,
patient, compassionate and idealistic
Crisostomo Ibarra.
3. Noli Me Tangere tells us that we should
reflect on our actions and beliefs for our
country. The theme of the novel is to
promote nationalism and to accept
change in ourselves is still applies to us
today.
4. Noli Me Tangere is written in the idea
that would expose the ills of Philippine
society after Harriet Beecher Stowe’s
Uncle Tom’s Cabin. In general Noli is
more on the reformist side of Rizal
known in English as The Reign of Greed.
2. El Filibusterismo is a political novel
associated with revenge and anger and is
dedicated to GOMBURZA.
3. El Filibusterismo featured a different
Ibarra who portrayed the angry and
vengeful side of him and disguised
himself as the wealthy jeweller named
Simoun.
4. El Filibusterismo theme and plot was
changed to convey the message that the
present system of government in the
Philippines through corrupt officials,
dominated by the friars can lead to the
downfall of Spain.
5. El Filibusterismo is written to defend
Filipino people from foreign accusations
of foolishness and lack of knowledge, to
show how the Filipino people live during
Spanish colonial period and the cries and
woes of his countrymen against abusive
officials.

EXERCISE 2: List at least 10 characters of El Filibusterismo, their features and their representation.

Characters Features Representation

1. Father Irene He is a kind friar who is a friend He embodies the few
of the Filipino students. He Spaniards who are sympathetic
supports the students who to Filipinos.
 appeal to the government for an
academy of Spanish language.
2. Isagani He is the nephew of Padre
Florentino and the lover of
Paulita Gomez.
Once a person full of hope and
aspirations for his country, he
was disheartened and let go of
his ideals in favor of personal
gains.
3. Placido Penitente and They are the students who
Pecson asked for educational reforms.
4. Paulita Gomez The beautiful niece of Doña
Victorina. She rejected Isagani
because of his liberal ideas.
5. Juli Basilio's sweetheart. Chose
death over the loss of honor and
dignity.
6. Señor Pasta He is an old Filipino lawyer who
refuses to help the Filipino
students in their clamor for
educational reforms.
His self-centeredness
overshadows his patriotism.
7. Simoun He is Juan Crisostomo Ibarra
of Noli Me Tangere in disguise.
He fled to Cuba where he
became rich and consequently
befriended many Spanish
officials.
Outwardly, he is a friend of
Spain, but deep in his heart, he is
bitter and ruthless, secretly
planning a revolution against the
Spanish authorities.
8. Basilio He is the son of Sisa. A very
promising medical student.
At first he refuses to join
Simoun's plan of overthrowing
the Spanish government.
Juli's death makes him decide
to join Simoun's troop.
9. Kabesang Tales Juli's father. The friars
dispossessed him of his land; in
He symbolizes the youth who,
despite their being very
aggressive and idealistic, cannot
be relied on in times of
adversity.
They represent the people
who have yet to cultivate their
nationalistic attitude
She represents the women
who have no sense of
nationalism and sympathy
towards others.
She represents the Philippines
which would rather suffer with
pride and honor.
He represents the part of the
society that is only generous and
sympathetic to the rich and
powerful.
Unlike Ibarra in Noli, he is now
vigilant; he now embodies the
Filipinos who had had enough of
the cruelties of the Spaniards.
He represents the young
educated Filipinos who are
apathetic to the needs of the
society.
He symbolizes the natives and
farmers whose lands were
seized by the friars.
 real life, Rizal's father met the
same fate.
His story presents the cause of
the revolution.
10. Doña Victorina She is the ridiculously pro- Her search for her husband
Spanish woman who is going to symbolizes her search for the
Laguna in search of her foreign identity that she did not
henpecked husband. have