Exercise 2:

Think of a recent novel/story that you’ve read. How did you learn from
that story? Apply this experience to Rizal’s writings. How would reading
Rizal’s novels impart patriotism? Reflect individually then discuss as a
group.

Novel: Noli Me Tangere

The title of this novel, Noli Me Tangere, translates to Huwag Mo

Akong Salingin in Filipino. This novel was written by Jose Rizal, our
national hero, in the year 1884, while he was studying medicine in Madrid.
He traveled to Paris after finishing his course (Medicine) and kept writing
this novel. Jose Rizal completed the last section of the Noli in Berlin. This
book was designed to serve as a reminder to us all. Our national hero's
initial plan was to write this novel with the assistance of his countrymen
who were suffering at the hands of the Spanish, but he abruptly failed to do
so with the assistance of his countrymen, as his countrymen lost hope in
realizing their dreams of freedom at the hands of the Spanish colonizers.
Jose Rizal did not give up and persevered.
The novel's first chapter was titled Ang Paging. The lifestyle of Don
Santiago de los Santos, also known as Kapitan Tiago, was described in this
chapter. According to this chapter, he was from Binondo and Maria Clara's
stepfather. Padre Sibyla, Padre Damaso, and Tenyente Guevarra were
among the other characters. According to this chapter, Kapitan Tiago
invited the aforementioned individuals to his house for a simple get-
together, but it quickly devolved into a brawl between Padre Damaso and
Tenyente Guevarra. The rivalry between the two was put to an end by Padre
Sibyla. Ang binatang si Crisostomo was the title of the second chapter. In
this chapter, Kapitan Tiago introduced Don Crisostomo Ibarra, the priest's
son, to the priest. Every term and phrase in Rizal's story astonished me
with its poeticism. The story's overarching impact is all about love, not just
romantic love, but also love of country and family.
As a Filipino, I've learned about the importance of family and nation
love. Crisostomo Ibarra's devotion for his father is an example of paternal
love. When he discovered that his father's burial was unjust. So, if I were on
Crisostomo's side, I would bestow the benefits of what my father deserved:
a proper funeral for the last time. Another example is Sisa's love for his
boys, Basilio and Crispin, which she continued to think about until her last
breath. I discovered that unconditional love for one's family is a reality.
 Additional problems with our political system are as shady as a man
who has never admitted anything in his life. I feel terrible for our political
pioneers because the reason they are pioneers is because they are for the
general public and are trusted by the general public. In any case, after all is
said and done, our forefathers will need to audit their Rizal Course because
they have been seduced by the lure that money is the root of all deception.
These difficulties should be addressed as soon as time permits, since
if they are not addressed, we will be unable to provide a bright new
morning to all future Filipinos and even people. All issues from the past to
the present must be resolved.
As an understudy, I have unwavering faith in the phrase, Enormous
things come in small bundles. If only each understudy who takes a Rizal
course remembers all of the principles gained, I am confident that the
Philippines will soon open that closed door, that closed door to a brand new
nation, the Philippines.