A/A1_ COVER SYMBOL OF NOLI ME TANGERE

A. Draw and explain the cover each symbols of Noli Me Tangere (yellow paper)
1. Upper Triangle (front paper)
2. Lower Triangle (back paper )
B. Give your own words in ACRONYMs of the word and explain ;

N-
O-
V-
E-
L-
Upper triangle: This part represents Rizal's past life..
Silhouette of a Filipino - It is believed that this is Maria Clara or "Inang Bayan" to whom Rizal
dedicated this novel..
Cross/Crucifix - It represents the Catholic Church showing its dominance over Inang Bayan and
the Filipinos..
-It also symbolizes the suffering and injustice that Filipinos have to endure..
Grapefruit and Bay Leaves - They represent faith, honor and loyalty, which are values ​that
Rizal wished to embody for all Filipinos..
Burning Torch-It symbolizes the awakening of Filipino consciousness to the injustices
happening around them
-It also refers to the Olympic torch, it tells people that this is the beginning of Defend honor and
the beginning of proving that they are worthy of victory..
- Rise of the revolutionary movement
Sunflower
- Symbolizes loyalty and consistency..
- Sunflower petals are compared to bright yellow rays of sunlight..
evokes feelings of warmth and happiness..
- Symbolizes the ancient Filipino definition of happiness:
submission and
bowing before the most powerful entity
Lower Triangle
- This is a representation of Rizal's current situation/before his death..
Feet
-It symbolizes the power of the brothers who take dirty advantage of religion..
– This is placed on the bottom (foundation) of the triangle because without the
brothers, Filipinos cannot be self-reliant.. Shoes
Shoes
- Represents wealth..
-It also symbolizes the imprints that you leave on the teachings of Christianity..
Furry Paws
- Represents the legend of the wolf in which the wolf's form changes
in the same way the brothers hide their true nature and personalities..
Helmet of a Guardia Civil
-It represents the arrogance of those who are in authority..
Whip
-It represents the abuses and cruelties done by the Spaniards and friars
as depicted in the novel..
Flogs (Suplina)
-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..

B. Give your own words in ACRONYMs of the word and explain ;

N National Hero - Because Dr. Jose Rizal, who is our national hero, used his novel to help
Filipinos see the world differently during the time of spaniards.
O Original - Dr. Jose Rizal's poetry is unique. because he made use of his Filipino experience
during our spaniards era
V Voice - The book's "voice" might be characterized by the author's writing style and point of
view. The author holds the reader's attention while telling the story by the use of tone, word
choice, and overall narrative style.
E Engaging A literary work is said to be engaging if it is described as fascinating or compelling.
L Literature: Specifically, it refers to written or printed works that are thought to be of an intellectual
or artistic quality.