RIZAL’S LIFE AND WORKS

BACHELOR OF SCIENCE IN LEGAL MANAGEMENT 2A - 1ST

MA’AM GRACE SIPLAC

MATEO, JERIC S. December 7, 2023

ACTIVITY NO. 3

1. Why did Rizal travel abroad for the second time?

Jose Rizal traveled overseas for the second time in 1888, driven by a mix of
patriotic, educational, and personal motives. First, as the political climate in the
Philippines under Spanish colonial authority worsened, Rizal looked to progressive ideas
flowing in Europe for answers and insights. His first overseas assignment made him
aware of the cruel reality of colonial rule and the injustices experienced by his fellow
Filipinos, which inspired him to look into reform options.

Second, Rizal wanted to carry on with his scholarly and intellectual endeavors. At
the Universidad Central de Madrid, he enrolled in graduate school and studied a wide
range of subjects, including physics, philosophy, and literature. In addition to his
academic pursuits, he traveled to Europe in search of information that he might then use
to improve his native country.

Finally, Rizal's second trip abroad provided him with the opportunity to actively
engage in the worldwide debate on freedom, equality, and justice. He interacted with
well-known intellectuals, reformers, and activists, absorbing many political philosophies
and finding motivation in a range of movements. His growing views on nationalism, civil
rights, and government were impacted by this experience

In essence, Rizal's choice to travel overseas for the second time was motivated
by a great feeling of responsibility to his nation, a passion for knowledge, and a desire to
contribute to the worldwide discourse about human rights and societal progress.

2. Differentiate the life and activities of Rizal in the different countries in his Second trip abroad.

As Rizal continues his second trip abroad below are the different listed activity of
him in different countries.

1. Spain (1888-1890):
- Rizal continued his education in Madrid, enrolling at the Universidad Central de Madrid
in medicine and philosophy.
- He was an active participant in Filipino expatriate groups, engaged in reform talks and
writing for La Solidaridad, a reformist weekly.

2. France1889-1890:
- Rizal proceeded to Paris to further his medical education, where he focused in
ophthalmology.
- He immersed himself in the French intellectual environment, visiting libraries and
museums and broadening his knowledge in a variety of disciplines.

3. Germany (1886-1887, 1889-1891):

- Rizal briefly visited Germany during his first trip and returned during his second trip to
undertake further ophthalmic study.
- He finished his second work, "El Filibusterismo," while in Germany.

4. Austria-Hungary (1886-1887):
- During both journeys, Rizal visited Vienna in search of medical knowledge and to hone
his ophthalmology talents.

5. Belgium in 1890:
- Rizal spent a brief period in Brussels working on an annotated version of Antonio
Morga's "Sucesos de las Islas Filipinas."

6. 1888-1889 England:
- Rizal worked as an assistant surgeon at Moorfields Eye Hospital in London.
- He visited libraries and museums to improve his knowledge of European history and
culture.

Rizal's actions were defined by a combined devotion to academic brilliance and

the quest of reforms for the Philippines throughout his travels. His exposure to other
cultures and intellectual traditions affected his changing view of nationalism and social
justice, culminating in his prominent writings and support for Philippine independence.