Analysis of Pigafetta's

Chronicle
 THE CHRONICLES OF PIGAFETA
-The Pigafetta was
regarded as a reliable
source for an era that
had previously gone
unchronicled and
unreported as one of
the first written
-Since
reports.Pigafetta's
texts are the first
precise evidence, it
was thought that
they represent the
"purest" preco rurall
culture.
•He was a chronicler hired
by the King of Spain to
travel on and record a
mission meant to broaden
the Spanish dominion.
•He was of noble descent
and came from a wealthy
Italian family.
•He was able to provide
information on the
geography and
temperature of the regions
their journey had reached
because he is an expert in
cartography and
•Must keep in mind that he
was speaking from a
European perspective
from the sixteenth century.
•He held native religious
systems and ways of life
to be inferior to those of
Christianity and
Europeans, whether
expressly or tacitly.
•He would frequently
comment on the
nakedness of the locals or
how fascinated he was by
their unusual culture.
•He also clearly
highlighted the
indignation and
illiteracy of the locals
to the Similar to how
it has been often said
here, there was a
plethora of European
artillery, trade, and
other things, as well
as precious metals
like gold.
Since, from a European perspective,
they were actually wearing very little,
he thought the Indians were nude
when he observed and assessed
their traditional dress.
should be remembered that these
views were based on the
circumstances surrounding Piafetta
and his time.
•Because the Holy
Roman Empire, which
ruled over much of
Europe, had as its
loyalty and aim the
dominance of the
Catholic Church
throughout the world,
alternative belief
systems other than
those of Christianity
were seen as heretical,
barbarous, and even
demonic.
•The European economy in the
sixteenth century was mercantilist.
-A system where a nation seeks to
accumulate wealth through
commerce with other nations.
-He would frequently speak of the
rich gold mines and the
description of the chiefs
brandishing golden daggers and
rings as evidence of the quantity
of riches in the islands.
•Due of its regularity in the Philippines,
the fascination with spices may seem
strange to Filipinos, but if the
background is understood, it becomes
clear that because spices were in short
supply in Europe, they were regarded
as prestige products.
•Due to the potential boost in riches,
power, and influence that controlling
the Spice Islands would have provided,
Spain and Portugal sought it during
that time.
 Understanding the context would
show that because spices were in
short supply in Europe, they were
considered to be high-end items. At
that time, Spain and Portugal wanted
to rule the Spice Islands since doing
so would have increased their money,
power, and influence. It is important to
use and comprehend these
circumstances in order to read
Pigafetta's account more accurately.
•Primarily for the Katipuneros, it
was created. Members of the
Katipuneros are obligated to read
the Kartilya and adhere to its rules
of behavior when they join the
organization. in order to improve
the Philippines. Early Katipunero
thinks that altering Filipino behavior
and thought was the most important
change.
•Andres Bonifacio wrote a piece titled "Duties of
the Sons of the People" in 1896, and the
organization's members adhered to it to the letter.
What Bonifacio believed was expressed in this
Decalogue. Later, Bonifacio would declare
Jacinto's Kartilya ng Katipunan to be the official
katipunan doctrine.
•He adopted the kartilya and gave it the name
Dekalogo, which emphasized one's responsibility
to God, one's neighbor in the country, one's family,
the Katipunan, and oneself. It also spake and
waxed about traitor and disobedient people. It
speaks all about honor, generosity, and self-
sacrifice for the loving country.rtilya
-To demonstrate the idea of a good life as a lesson
for introspection rather than a simple prescription.
-To demonstrate that human excellence was a
result of internal rather than external alteration.
-To preserve and value the essence of the original
Tagalog form while taking into account the social
and political conditions of that colonial age, which
were characterized by regional customs, spiritual
beliefs, family values, and cultural variety.
-Being the concept and guiding ideas of Katipunan.
-To be the innovation of the Katipunan, but the
innovation for moralist sound Filipino nation.
-To demonstrate the importance of the concepts of
justice and light (Katwiran at Kaliwanagan).
 The life that is not consecrated to a lofty and
reasonable purpose is a tree without a
shade, if not a poisonous weed.
. To do good for personal gain and not for its own
sake is not virtue.
It is rational to be charitable and love one's fellow
creature, and to adjust one's conduct.
acts and words to what is in itself reasonable.
Whether our skin be black or white, we are all
bom equal superiority in knowledge.
wealth and beauty are to be understood, but not
superiority by nature.
The honorable man prefers honor to personal
 . To the honorable man, his word is sacred.
. Do not waste thy time: wealth can be recovered but not
time lost
Defend the oppressed and fight the oppressor before the
law or in the field
The prudent man is sparing in words and faithful in
keeping secrets.
. On the thorny path of life, man is the guide of woman and
the children, and if the
guide leads to the precipice, those whom he guides will also
go there
Thou must not look upon woman as a mere plaything, but
as a faithful companion
who will share with thee the penalties of life; her (physical)
weakness will increase thy
interest in her and she will remind thee of the mother who
bore thee and reared thee.
 . What thou dost not desire done unto thy
wife, children, brothers and sisters, that do
not unto the wife, children, brothers and
sisters of thy neighbor.
. Man is not worth more because he is a
king, because his nose is aquiline, and his
color white, not because he is a "priest, a
servant of God, nor because of the high
prerogative that he enjoys upon earth, but he
is worth most who is a man of proven and
real value, who does good, keeps his words,
is worthy and honest, he who does
The text's major goal is to help new members
comprehend the Katipunan's laws, doctrine, and
teachings. Additionally, it guarantees that people
understand that joining the brotherhood is difficult
and that they will do what is required sincerely,
helping them prevent having change of heart after
making their decision to join. Many sources place
the creation of Kartilya in 1896, when the "supremo"
or alternatively known as Andres Bonifacio created
14 guidelines that act as a manual for newcomers.
members. The minutes contained the initial mention
of the Kartilya ng Katipunan.
A historical guide to the way the Katipuneros lived at
the time is the Kartilya of Emilio Jacinto. In the
Spanish era, this text outlines moral lessons,
standards, and guidelines for them. The Kartilya, for
instance, comprises rules and laws that all members
(especially new ones) must follow when they join.
Jacinto made the point that they ought to treat
everyone equally, regardless of their gender or social
standing. He opposes unfair treatment of women in
our culture as well. This document was able to aid
the Katipuneros in self-reflection at that time. This
document was a useful resource for learning about
the Katipuneros' way of life.
 The Katipunan's leadership changed
after Bonifacio passed away,
therefore the teachings were ignored.
The Kartilya's doctrines were
abandoned by the new leadership.
According to Apolinario Mabini, the
Katipunan's lack of leadership made
the Revolution poorly planned.