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2 | GE 11 The Life and Works of Jose Rizal

Name: Jason San Antonio Course, Yr. & Section: BSED 3 B

Major: Filipino

Activity/Self-Check 1

Answer question briefly and concisely, evaluation based on the

rubrics found on the last page of this module. (10 points)

Q. How did the family members contribute Jose Rizal’s moral and spiritual life?
A. One of the family members of Rizal that influence him is his mother. His mother was his first
teacher, and from her he learned to read, and consequently to value reading as a means for
learning and spending one’s time meaningfully. It did not take long before he learnt to value
time as life’s most precious gift, for she taught him never to waste a single second of it. From
his mother he learnt the primacy of improving oneself- thus growing up he took pains to
comprehend the logic of mathematics; to write poems; to draw, and sculpt; to paint. Sadly, for all
these he earned not only glory but also the fear of myopic souls.
Q. Compare Jose Rizal as young boy to the young generation at present.
A. The childhood of Jose Rizal can be characterized by his desire to learn, even frequenting the
church nearby his home to watch and observe people but not to be religiously inclined. Jose
Rizal was not a physically blessed or strong child however, he had a strong will guided and
taught by his mother, his first teacher. In today's young generation many of them are not that
seriously taking their education, even studying instead they are engaging in technologies such
as cellphone and browsing internet, playing online games and always on social media like
Facebook.
Q. Describe the background of Rizal’s ancestry that have contributed to his life
and education.
A. The background of Rizal’s ancestry was known as "Principalia" which means an aristocracy
of Spanish in the Philippines. Principalia because they possessed land money, in fact they had
sari-sari store before and their home is unique from the others. Having a carriage was a
prestigious symbol for illustrados throughout the Spanish era. Jose Rizal's family was known
as illustrados, which meant they were academically wealthy and belonged to a mestizo family.
Their family held Calamba's largest library, which housed over 1000 volumes of literature.
Their religiousness is well-known in their family. Jose and his siblings are morally pure and
raise their children in a Catholic home. Rizal being in a privileged family, had the chance to get
the education which few people can't get because of financial instability. Rizal's life was also
impacted by his loving and caring large family, as well as his love of nature, as evidenced by
the lovely scenery that surrounds their home, and his comprehension of faiths, which his
mother taught him. JoseRizal was able to read at the age of five because, as we all know, they
are "ilustrados." From that time forward, he studied the Spanish family bible known as
"Historia Sagrada," which enabled him to fight for social reforms for their land against
Dominican friars. Rizal's forefathers had been famous even before he was born. They
frequently attend a prominent school in Bian and succeed in Latin and Spanish, particularly
Jose Rizal, who was recognized for his outstanding promise at a young age

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B. Listed in the left column are names of individuals related or affiliated with Jose Rizal.
Q. Describe
Supply theRizal’s
kind education
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orBiňan.
affiliation they had with him.
A. Rizal had his early education in Calamba and Biñan. It was a typical schooling that a son of
an ilustrado family received during his time,
Names
characterized by the four R's- reading, writing,
Relation or Affiliation with Jose Rizal
arithmetic, and religion. Instruction was rigid and strict.
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A. Listed in the left column are important dates in the life of Jose Rizal. Supply the events
that took place on these dates.
Dates Events
Juan Mercado Grandfather of Rizal that elected as gobernadorcillo of Biñan, Laguna.
Jose returns to Calamba aboard the motorboat Talim. His parents
December 17, 1870 plan to transfer him to Manila to continue his studies.
Mother of Rizal whom his first teacher who taught him Spanish
On June 28,made
Language, 1848,itFrancisco Mercado and
necessary corrections Teodora
in poem Alonso,ang
composition the gave
Teodora Alonzo
parents of Dr. Jose Rizal,
good advice in rhetoric. got married. Francisco was from Biñan,
June 28, 1848 Laguna while Teodora was from Meisik, Tondo. They had 11
children, 2 boys and 9 girls.
Pedro Casanas, was a close family friend. Rizal's mother named him after
Pedro Casaňas On June 19,to1861,
St. Joseph, whom Jose
sheProtacio Rizaldevoted.
was ardently Mercado y Alonzo Realonda,
Philippines National Hero, was born in Calamba, Laguna to
Francisco Engracio Rizal Mercado y Alejandro and Teodora Morales
June 19, 1861 Alonzo Realonda y Quintos both of Chinese descent. Jose was the
Jose Rizal's paternal uncle, he was the young hero's inspiration in
Jose Florentino seventh of eleven children, Jose was baptized by Father Rufino
sketching, painting and sculpture
Collantes on June 22, 1861, with Father Pedro Casanas as his
godfather. Jose’s siblings were: Saturnina, Paciano, Narcisa,
Olimpia, Lucia, Maria, Concepcion, Josefa, Trinidad and Soledad.
Sister of Rizal who died of sickness at the age of three, her death was the
Concepcion
first sorrow of Jose Rizal.
Mercado

Paciano Mercado The churchofbaptistery

Confidant where Rizal
rizal who encourage himwas baptized
to go on June
abroad and 22, 1861
supported himby
the then
in his all parish priest of Calamba Father Rufino Collantes and his
endeavors.
June 22, 1861 godfather Father Pedro Casanas is a recognized National Historical
Landmark (Level 1).
Youngest sister of Rizal.
Soledad Mercado

He baptized Rizal and said "Take good care of this child, for someday he
Rufino Collantes
will become a great man."

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Activity/Self-Check 2
Answer question briefly and concisely, evaluation based
on the rubrics found on the last page of this module. (10 points)

Q. Compare Rizal’s experiences as student in the different schools,

Ateneo, UST, and in Madrid.
A. Rizal has always been eager to learn new things, although he has been a genius since he was
a child. Ateneo, his first university, obtained a Bachelor of Arts degree to exhibit his love for
the arts and language. He was originally behind in class in comparison to his peers, but
because of his dedication to his studies, he has been dubbed the Emperor for being the most
exceptional individual in just a month and graduated withthe highest honors. He
subsequently moved to UST to study medicine for his mother, although he was less involved
in Ateneo. Rizal's academic performance in UST was not as impressive as that in Ateneo.
He was a good student in Medicine but not as gifted as hewas in Arts and Letters. Despite this, he
was still one of the seven students who remained in the course in his last year at UST out of
the original batch of twenty-four (Jose, 2011). At the Ateneo de Madrid, he traveled and
studied French, English, and German. Rizal was regarded as a superb student who, despite
the difficulties he experienced, never gave up until he completed what he started

Q. How the propaganda movement affects the revolution?

A. Propaganda Movement, reform and national consciousness movement that arose among
young Filipino expatriates in the late 19th century. Although its adherents expressed loyalty to
the Spanish colonial government, Spanish authorities harshly repressed the movement and
executed its most prominent member, José Rizal. The propagandists themselves were
considered to be rebels at home in the Philippines, and many were exiled. Despite its overall
failure, the movement generated a political consciousness that fed into the nationalist
revolution of 1896 and the struggle for independence that followed.

Q. If you were a member of propagandist, what will you do to contribute the campaign
reform?
A. I think the best contribution that I can give is to support my co- propagandist doings. As a
propagandist we are calling out what we thinks isn't right in the government specifically
politica reforms. In Rizals time propagandist are exposing the evils of Spanish administration,
and demanded freedom and equality for the Filipinos through pens, writing poems, book and
more.

Q. What were Rizal’s activities in Dapitan and their impact?

A. Rizal lived a pretty simple life during his banishment in Dapitan. Rizal had built an
informal school where he taught several children. He also had patients who went looking for
him to get healed. He is also fond of doing agricultural pursuits. Rizal devoted much effort in
dapitan He tilled the soil and planted rice, corn, abaca and many fruit trees. He practiced his
profession as physician and eye sorgeon. constructed residential and little hospital houses. He
also assisted to the beautification of the public square.

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Q. How would Rizal’s family and friends be affected by his death?

A. Name Relation or Affiliation with Jose Rizal
The5. Josephine
day Bracken
before Rizal A well
died, he wrote a series ofknown lover
letters to of Rizal,
friends she almost
and family, onebecame
of whichhis
was
addressed to Blumentritt. He said that wife
he will beshe
and shot
wasbutnot
this doesn't
afraid mean that he is guilty nor did
of commitment.
anything wrong. I think with this letter of him it will give to his family and friends a sorrow
because he executed unfairly.

A. 6.
Write
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Jose left column the names A
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ten individuals
good friendwhom Rizal
of Rizal. Hemet during
became his his journey.
lawyer at
Write in the right column the kind of relation or affiliation they had with him.
Andrade Name the sameRelation
time bodyguard.
or Affiliation with Jose Rizal
1. Dr. Karl Ullmer A kind protestant pastor, Rizal stayed at his home
when go to Germany and became best of friends and
7. Don Juan Francisco Lecaros also became
A Filipino his admirer.
gentleman, who accommodated Rizal and
Basa at his home.
2. Dr. Otto Becker A well known German ophthalmologist, Rizal work
for him as assistant.

8. Seiko Usul A lover of Rizal, very beautiful Japanese girl. She

3. Burgo Master A kind him
taught townJapanese
Mayor who welcomed
language whichrizal in open arms
he mastered
at Bohemia.
within a week. Almost got Rizal to settle in Japan.

4. Prof. Blumentritt A kind-hearted Austrian professor, developed a life

9. Tetcho Suehiro long friendship
A fighting withjournalist
Japanese Rizal. whonwas forced into
exile by the government. Met Rizal on the Belgic and
became friends.

10. Dr. Antonio Ma. Regidor A practicing lawyer where Rizal stayed at his home as
a guest.

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Direction: Enumerate at least 10 Rizal’s poem or articles and identify

its type of topic and purpose.

Title of Poem or Type of Topic Purpose

Article
To the Filipino Youth It is about convincing to convince readers, the youth in
Originally written in the Filipino youth to particular, that they are the hope of the
Spanish (A la juventud give importance of nation. He also stresses the importance of
filipina) education. education to one’s future. Rizal won the
first prize and was rewarded with a
feather-shaped silver pen and a diploma.
Goodbye to Leonor Romantic Literacy piece This literary piece gives an insight into the
romantic relationship of Rizal and his
beloved, Leonor Rivera.
To the Young Women of About the rights of Addressed to the Filipino women, Rizal’s
Malolos womans letter entitled To The Young Women of
Malolos reflects his inheritance and issues
reminders to Filipino women.
Kundiman About seeking fot to profess his intense love for his
freedom of the country motherland. This piece reflects his high
hopes that one day, the Philippines would
be free from treachery and injustice.
Junto Al Pasig It is about Christianity, In response to the Jesuits’ request, Rizal
(Beside Pasig River) good vs. evil, and wrote this one-act play in the Spanish
paganism. language for the velada – a gala variety
program during the principal feast days.
Noli Me Tángere It is about being to expose the ills of Philippine society
manhandled by the during the Spanish colonial era. At the
friars time, the Spaniards prohibited the
Filipinos from reading the controversial
book because of the unlawful acts
depicted in the novel.
El Filibusterismo About abuse, corruption, the novel exhibits a dark theme (as
and discrimination of opposed to the hopeful atmosphere in the
the Spaniards towards first novel) in which it depicts the
Filipinos. country’s issues and how the protagonist
attempts a reform.
Mi último adiós A farewell literacy piece Rizal bid farewell to his motherland and
(My Last Farewell) countrymen through letters. Mi último
adiós or My Last Farewell is one of the few
last works that Rizal wrote.

"Himno Al Talisay" hope for tomorrow, written by Rizal for his pupils in Dapitan
(Hymn to Talisay) despite of the late to sing whenever they rendezvous under
education. the talisay tree.
"Por la Educación Recibe About the importance of to highlight the importance of education
Lustre la education to the country and its citizens.

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