ABOGUIN, BRIAN E.

August 31, 2020

201ED-BSED SOCSTUD
LIFE AND WORKS OF RIZAL INTERVIEW
PERSON INTERVIEWED: ERICKA JANE N. VALDERAMOS

1. What can you say about Jose Rizal?

- Rizal, one of the most Legendary, bold, daring person in the History.
Recognized as the National Hero of the Philippines. He's very well-
known all across the globe. Writer, Doctor. A multi-tasker, learner and a
brilliant teacher.
2. Why did he choose to write rather than to fight?
- It’s because all he know is that Pen is Mightier than Sword. Wherein
words cannot be erased when it hooks up someone's heart. He believes
by that way. He can crashed them and give them (invaders) the trigger
feeling of being guilty and cowards.
3. What do you think was the impact of Rizal’s works in today’s era?
- Specific impact of Rizal in today's era is the literatures and beliefs about
life and governance. This really hits the Filipinos to continue and fulfill
writing in and aspects, parts and ways.
4. How his life came to an end?
- As per what the History said. He was shot in the back at the
Bagumbayan(it is known called Luneta) for accusations about being an
ex communicado and fighting against the government
5. If Jose Rizal is alive right now, what will be his reactions regarding the
youths of our generation?
- He might be shock, but then he will also be more matured enough to
face the fact and adopt changes.
6. What is the significance of studying the life of a national hero like Rizal?
- It will give us more ideas and knowledge in History. And not just that but
for self-improvement, appreciation and adaptation of culture and
traditions from Rizal’s life.