Vibas, Ervin C.

BSMT 3K
Assigment 4
Rizal 101

How did these people influence Jose Rizal? What personal qualities they have that Jose
gained from them? (80 points)

a. Don Francisco
b. Doña Teodora
c. Paciano
d. Sisters
e. Uncle Jose Alberto
f. Uncle Gregorio
g. Uncle Manuel
h. Maestro Justiniano Cruz

a. Don Francisco (Father):

Influence: Jose Rizal inherited a strong sense of moral principles and a passion of study from
his well-educated and upright father, Don Francisco Mercado. He encouraged Jose's
intellectual interests and gave him access to school.
Qualities: Jose probably inherited his father's integrity, discipline, and dedication to learning
and personal development.

b. Doña Teodora (Mother):

Influence: Rizal's mother, Doña Teodora Alonso, was a highly educated woman who
supported her son's inventiveness and intellectual curiosity. Additionally, she gave him a
strong feeling of pride in his Filipino ancestry.
Characteristics: Jose inherited his mother's bravery, resiliency, and deep love for his nation
and its traditions.

c. Paciano (Brother):

Influence: Jose Rizal's moral and intellectual growth was greatly influenced by his elder
brother, Paciano Mercado. He was a mentor, a guardian, and an advocate for Jose's
education.
Qualities: Jose most certainly learned loyalty, accountability, and the value of sticking up for
what one believes from Paciano.

d. Sisters:

Influence: Throughout his life, Rizal received emotional support and motivation from his
sisters, especially Saturnina and Olympia. They both had a passion for books and education.
Characteristics: Jose might have picked up empathy, compassion, and the value of strong
family ties from his sisters.
e. Uncle Jose Alberto:

Influence: Jose Alberto, Rizal's liberal-minded uncle, introduced Jose to fresh viewpoints and
concepts. He pushed him to think critically and gave him intellectual stimulation.
Qualities: Jose probably inherited his uncle's open-mindedness, intellectual curiosity, and
openness to question accepted wisdom and customs.

f. Uncle Gregorio:
Influence: Jose Alberto, Rizal's liberal-minded uncle, introduced Jose to fresh viewpoints and
concepts. He pushed him to think critically and gave him intellectual stimulation.
Qualities: Jose probably inherited his uncle's open-mindedness, intellectual curiosity, and
openness to question accepted wisdom and customs.

g. Uncle Manuel:

Influence: Jose's interest in science and medicine was probably encouraged by his uncle
Manuel Hidalgo, a physician. Rizal was born in Manila. It's possible that he inspired and
guided Jose's future professional decisions.

Characteristics: Jose might have inherited his uncle's love of science, devotion to intellectual
rigor, and desire to serve people through medicine.

h. Maestro Justiniano Cruz:

Influence: Jose's early schooling was greatly influenced by Maestro Justiniano Cruz, Rizal's tutor. He
gave Jose a strong foundation in a variety of areas and acknowledged his intellectual prowess.
Qualities: Jose most certainly picked up a passion of learning, an insatiable curiosity, and a quest for
information from his tutor.