NOLI ME TANGERE

Symbolism

Presented by: Christine E.

Interompa (BEED 3A)
Silhouette of a Filipina
- believed to be Maria Clara
or as the “Inang Bayan” to
whom Rizal dictates the novel
 Cross/Crucifix
- represents the Catholic faith
as it rises above Inang Bayan
and Filipinos (shows
dominance)
- symbolizes sufferings and
death
 Feet
- it symbolizes the power of
the friars
- it is placed on the base of the
triangle (foundation) because
without friars, the Filipinos
cannot stand on their own
 Hairy Legs
- it symbolizes the Legend of
the Wolf
- the wolf shape shifts just
like how friars hide their true
nature and character
 Helmet of a guardia
Civil
- it represents the arrogance of
those in authority
 Pomelo Blossoms &
Laurel Leaves
- they represent faith, honor and
fidelity, which are the values Rizal
aspires to be embodied by Filipinos
- pomelos are used to scent their air
commonly during prayers and
cleansing rituals
- laurel leaves are used as crowns
during Greek Olympics for
 Burning Torch

- refers to the Olympic torch

- pertains to the awakening of
Filipino consciousness
- it also sheds light to the text
of the manuscript
 Sunflower
- symbolizes a new beginning
- it is compared to the
happiness of which appears to
be always bowing down
 Chain
- symbolizes slavery and
imprisonment
 Bamboo Stalks

- represents Filipino resiliency

- despite the sufferings,
Filipinos can still stand tall
and firm
 Rizal’s Signature
- it shows that Rizal
experienced and witnessed the
ills and abuses that happened
during his time
 Whip
- represents the abuses and
cruelties done by the
Spaniards and friars as
depicted in the novel