Reflection Paper of Life and Works of Rizal

There are many qualities that can describe every hero in the world. Some

qualities that would describe Jose Rizal are intelligent, and hardworking. He really

wanted to have freedom in the Philippines from Spain, so that the Filipinos did not have

to be controlled by another country. He did not care about himself. He cared more

about helping his country. He really wanted his country to be proud of him. Jose also

was very smart. He knew how to work: many jobs and had mastered 23 languages. He

also helped other people who needed help. Jose was hardworking in all that he tried to

accomplish. He once said, "It's a useless life that is not concentrated to a great ideal.

It's like a stone wasted on the field without becoming a part of any edifice."

Life of Jose Rizal taught me to be helpful, brave and humble. During his exile in Dapitan, he cured
different eye diseases since he was an expert ophthalmologist. He was so considerate in a sense that he
only ask for payment only to the rich people. He was so humble, though he was so intelligent but he do
not belittle his inferiors.

Rizal was a very brave person. He used his talent in writing and wrote poems, novels and published
articles that teach Filipinos about good deeds and inspired them to fight for their freedom. He was
determined to have his people free themselves through his words and writings instead of fighting; he
was always wise and looking forward as he led his people to independence. Rizal proved that pen is
mightier than a sword. For his expertise in writings enable him to convince his whole fellowmen to attain
justice, thus destroying an empire. For words flies wherever and ignites every man's feelings. Just like as
a saying says that word is powerful, there comes positive and negative in it. It could heal one's heart but
also harm another like a double edged sword. One of these is entitled "To the Filipino Youth" that
contains strong messages to convince reader, youth in particular that they are the hope of nation. He
also stresses the importance of education to ones future. Another one is entitled "Kundiman". He wrote
a kundiman to profess his intense love for his motherland. This piece reflects his