LRIZAL1 MARQUEZ, Amelia Dale Ayochok GW1

LBF NATIVIDAD, John Ivan August 27, 2021

GWI PRELIMS LRIZAL1 SY21A

1. Can the Philippine government use the Rizal Law to fight the ill effects of
globalization? Yes or No? Show HOW?

Yes. Simply said, globalization is the linking of various parts of the globe.
Globalization is defined in economics as the process by which firms, organizations,
and countries begin to operate on a worldwide scale. Also, globalization is most
commonly associated with economics, although it also influences and is influenced
by politics and culture. It has been found to raise the standard of living in
developing countries in general, but other analysts warn that it may have a
negative impact on local or growing economies, as well as individual employees.

Negating the effects of globalization can be done through prioritizing our own
products and marketing them to other places. Thus, creates an international
market for that product. An example would be Jollibee exporting in countries such
as the US which elevates sales and value of their products. This boosts morale of
the Filipinos as well, which we call "Filipino pride". As Filipinos, we should reflect
on the life and works of Rizal, as stated by the Law, hence doing what is proper
and to be of good service to our motherland.

2. Jose Rizal is no boring novelist. He uses humor, many times sarcastic

humor, in order to keep his readers glued to the pages of his novels. Read
chapter one of the Noli Me Tangere (A Gathering) and identify atleast two
situations/episodes where Rizal lavishes them with humor. Describe or
summarize each episode/situation and why it is considered funny or
humorous at the time or even today. Underline each situation/episode. 200-
300 words only.

The Guests

On the first Chapter, Rizal introduces first the guests as a whole then as a
group, and lastly the individuals within the group. He mentioned on how men and
women are assembled separately like in Catholic churches and synagogues.
Separation of the sexes didn’t just happen in the Church. There was a decree,
enforced by a bishop that forbids men and women to appear together in stage.
Ironically, this was the bishop who didn’t object of international fashion show of a
more “advanced” type since all the models were all female. Presently, we don’t
experience the separation between men and women due to American influence.

With that said, Rizal turns his attention to a group of young ladies huddled
together in one corner. In this particular group, he finds both Filipinas and Spanish
where they rarely talked, they just opened their mouths merely to yawn, and
promptly covering them with their fans. Rizal approached them and asked: “Why
is there no talking among the ladies?”, “Are the women in the Philippines ‘the only
exception’ to the general rule that women like to talk?”, “Or is it that they feel
they must behave like the images of the Blessed Virgin Mary that they see on the
wall, thus feeling obliged to keep silent and behave with decorum?”
 A ludicrous situation arises when an elderly woman comes in with a tray of
cigars and buyo leaf (for chewing) and offers it to the ladies. The embarrassing
situation suddenly ends when a crash is heard from the kitchen. The old woman
rushes off, muttering “Villlains, just you wait.”

As presented above, Rizal uses sardonic humor or sarcasm. This is to make

brief and direct comments on the social situation of the Philippines which we
experience or relate to in such a way that we find it funny, especially during formal
gatherings. Lastly, to convey his judgment of people’s character and their motives.