REACTION

PAPER

Submitted by:
Rosales, Claudine M.

Submitted to:
Prof. Jonathan Nonato

 "Noli Me Tangere" is a novel written by Filipino national hero Jose Rizal, published in 1887 during the Spanish
colonial period in the Philippines. The novel tells the story of a young Filipino named Crisostomo Ibarra, who returns to
his hometown after studying in Europe and becomes embroiled in the corrupt and oppressive social and political system
of his time. Through his novel, Rizal sought to raise awareness of the social and political issues affecting the Philippines
and inspire his fellow countrymen to demand reforms and fight for their rights and freedom. "Noli Me Tangere" is
considered one of the most significant works of Philippine literature and a crucial part of the country's national identity
and history. Brin
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To be honest, I did not give much thought to various social issues u in r
theu
seHowever,
past. When my high school teacher first
introduced this novel to me, I had a feeling that I would not find it interesting. d b as we delved deeper into the
discussions, reality hit me hard. I came to understand firsthand how difficult it was to o okinjustices
endure
s o and language,
and
exploitation, as the novel portrayed the oppression of the Filipino people, the suppression of theirfculture
r ou
and the abuses committed by the influential Catholic friars. Undoubtedly, the novel has had a profound effect r on
Filipinos, striking a chord that has inspired generations of activists and revolutionaries. As we go along the discussion, I
was deeply struck by the role every character portrays. They all have different stories to tell and each of them represents
every Filipino. Additionally, Jose Rizal's way of writing is definitely a masterpiece. Jose Rizal's writing style is both
elegant and powerful, and his characters are fully realized and multi-dimensional. I was particularly moved by Sisa's
character, who symbolized the suffering and pain endured by the oppressed Filipino people under the Spanish
colonizers. Her character taught us that change could only be achieved through a united effort and a strong sense of
nationalism,B
ook
which was the underlying message of the novel.
s fo
r c h is a literary masterpiece that has had a profound impact on Philippine literature
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In conclusion, "Noli Me Tangere"
and national identity. It is a powerfullreminder
d r e of the struggles and triumphs of our ancestors, and a call to action for us
n&
to continue the fight for a better future. Nowadays, itais very timely and relevant as more individuals tend to have a blind
dul
eye whenever they witnessed injustices such as the prevalencet s
are
of corruption in government, the exploitation of workers
and farmers, and the ongoing fight for genuine democracy and social justice.w eThe novel serves as an eye opener that if
we will learn to fight against wrong doings, we can persevere. Never be afraidlto cvoice
o mout for the people who are being
e . to work towards a better
treated unfairly. Our fight for freedom and dignity is far from over, and that we must continue
future for all Filipinos.