NOLI ME TANGERE COVER

Noli Me Tangere (translated as Just one look at the cover, it

Touch Me Not) is already tells us every bit of
a novel written by José Rizal what's in the novel. Rizal also
which served as an eye opener purposely designed the title
and wake up call to the to be placed diagonally so
Filipinos during his time. It was that it can divide an upper and
published on the year 1887. lower triangle that will be
discussed further through this
page.

Upper Triangle Lower Triangle

This represents Rizal's past life. This represents Rizal's currents situations.

Silhouette of a Filipina Feet

- believed to be Maria Clara or as the "Inang Bayan" - it symbolizes the power of the friars
to whom Rizal dictates the novel - it is placed on the base of the triangle (foundation)
because without friars, the Filipinos cannot stand on
Cross/Crucifix
 - represents the Catholic faith as it rises above Inang their own
Bayan and Filipinos (shows dominance)
- it also symbolizes sufferings and death Shoes
- it represents wealth
Pomelo Blossoms & Laurel Leaves - it is also the footprints left by friars in teaching
- they represent faith, honor and fidelity, which are Catholicism
the values Rizal aspires to be embodied by Filipinos
- pomelos are used to scent their air commonly Hairy Legs
during prayers and cleansing rituals - it symbolizes the Legend of the Wolf
- laurel leaves are used as crowns during Greek - the wolf shape shifts just like how friars hide their
Olympics for honoring the best true nature and character

Burning Torch Helmet of a Guardia Civil

- refers to the Olympic torch
- pertains to the awakening of Filipino consciousness
- it also sheds light to the text of the manuscript
Sunflower
- it symbolizes a new beginning
- it is compared to the happiness of which appears to
be always bowing down
- it represents the arrogance of those in authority
Whip
- it represents the abuses and cruelties done by the
Spaniards and friars as depicted in the novel
Flogs (Suplina)
- it is used for self-flagellation
- just like the whip, this also symbolizes the cruelties
of the Guardia Civil

Chain
- it symbolizes slavery and imprisonment

Rizal's Signature
- it shows that Rizal experienced and witnessed the
ills and abuses that happened during his time

Bamboo Stalks
- it represents Filipino resiliency
- despite the sufferings, Filipinos can still stand tall
and firm