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    The document discusses Rizal's two major novels - Noli Me Tangere and El Filibusterismo. It provides background information on when the novels were written and published. Noli Me Tangere was inspired by Uncle Tom's Cabin and critiqued Philippine society under Spanish rule, addressing social ills. El Filibusterismo was a sequel that discussed the reign of greed and why revolution takes place. Both novels used characters and satire to reveal internal and external struggles in the country under colonial rule and differing ideologies. They are considered two of the most prominent literary works in the Philippines.

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    The document discusses Rizal's two major novels - Noli Me Tangere and El Filibusterismo. It provides background information on when the novels were written and published. Noli Me Tangere was inspired by Uncle Tom's Cabin and critiqued Philippine society under Spanish rule, addressing social ills. El Filibusterismo was a sequel that discussed the reign of greed and why revolution takes place. Both novels used characters and satire to reveal internal and external struggles in the country under colonial rule and differing ideologies. They are considered two of the most prominent literary works in the Philippines.

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    The document discusses Rizal's two major novels - Noli Me Tangere and El Filibusterismo. It provides background information on when the novels were written and published. Noli Me Tangere was inspired by Uncle Tom's Cabin and critiqued Philippine society under Spanish rule, addressing social ills. El Filibusterismo was a sequel that discussed the reign of greed and why revolution takes place. Both novels used characters and satire to reveal internal and external struggles in the country under colonial rule and differing ideologies. They are considered two of the most prominent literary works in the Philippines.

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    Works of Jose Rizal - Two Novels

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    NOVELS OF

    DR. JOSE RIZAL


    G E C 1 0 9 – L I F E AN D W O R K S O F R I Z AL
    Noli Me Tangere & El Filibusterismo
    • A complex story of a pacifist who raised his
    pen and, subsequently, unintentionally inspired
    multiple nationwide uprisings and
    revolutions.

    • These two novels dig deeper into understanding


    the internal and external struggles of a
    Source: https://owlcation.com/humanities/noli-me-tangere-and-el-
    country, divided by a plethora of motivations, filibusterismo

    beliefs, ideologies, and moralities by using


    almost real-life characters and often imposing
    satirical personalities to most.
    Noli Me Tangere & El Filibusterismo
    • Written in a character-based structure,
    highlighting its plot as direct associations
    during the Spanish colonial rule, these
    novels are written are revered as two of the
    most prominent and prolific literary works
    Source: https://owlcation.com/humanities/noli-me-tangere-and-el-
    written by a Filipino. filibusterismo
    Q&A
    W H AT D I D T H E N O V E L S
    SUGGEST ABOUT THE GRIM
    CONDITIONS OF THE
    FILIPINO MASSES AND THE
    CHRONIC ILLS OF
    PHILIPPINE SOCIETY?
    Q&A
    DID THE TWIN NOVELS
    REVEAL ANYTHING ABOUT
    R I Z A L’ S R E A L S TA N C E
    REGARDING THE ARMED
    REVOLUTION?
    Mystery of the Cover
    Current Situation

    This represents
    Rizal’s life.
    Past Life
    Upper Triangle
     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
     Silhouette of a Filipina - laurel leaves are used as crowns during Greek Olympics for
    - believed to be Maria Clara or as the "Inang Bayan" honoring the best
    to whom Rizal dictates the novel
    Burning Torch
     Cross/Crucifix - refers to the Olympic torch
    - represents the Catholic faith as it rises above Inang - pertains to the awakening of Filipino consciousness
    - it also sheds light to the text of the manuscript
    Bayan and Filipinos (shows dominance)
    - it also symbolizes sufferings and death Sunflower
    - it symbolizes a new beginning
    - it is compared to the happiness of which appears to be
    always bowing down
    Lower Triangle
     Flogs (Suplina)
     Feet - it is used for self-flagellation
    - it symbolizes the power of the friars
    - just like the whip, this also symbolizes the cruelties of the Guardia
    - it is placed on the base of the triangle (foundation) because without
    friars, the Filipinos cannot stand on their own Civil
     Chain
     Shoes - it symbolizes slavery and imprisonment
    - it represents wealth  Rizal's Signature
    - it is also the footprints left by friars in teaching Catholicism
    - it shows that Rizal experienced and witnessed the ills and abuses
     Hairy Legs that happened during his time
    - it symbolizes the Legend of the Wolf  Bamboo Stalks
    - the wolf shape shifts just like how friars hide their true nature and - it represents Filipino resiliency
    character - despite the sufferings, Filipinos can still stand tall and firm

     Helmet of a Guardia Civil


    - it represents the arrogance of those in authority

     Whip
    - it represents the abuses and cruelties done by the Spaniards and
    friars as depicted in the novel
    Plain Cover
    • It conveys a fresh start for the
    Philippines and Filipinos without the
    trace of symbols from the events and
    situations in Noli Me Tangere.
    Q&A
    D O Y O U B E L I E V E T H AT R I Z A L’ S I D E A L S ,
    PRINCIPLES, AND WARNINGS,
    E S P E C I A L LY T H R O U G H T H E
    CHARACTERS IN THE NOVELS, ARE
    STILL APPLICABLE IN THE PRESENT
    P E R I O D W H E N A N A P PA R E N T LY C H R O N I C
    SOCIAL AND POLITICAL CRISIS IN THIS
    N AT I O N I S P O S S I B L E ?
    Q&A
    WHICH IS THE SUPERIOR
    O N E , N O L I M E TA N G E R E O R
    EL FILIBUSTERISMO?
    Comparative Analysis
    Noli Me Tangere El Filibusterismo
    Historical Inspired from Harriet Beecher Stowe’s Uncle Tom’s Sequel
    Cabin
    Background
    Reunion of Filipinos in Paterno Residence (January 2,
    1884)

    Writing Period ½ of the novel (1884, Madrid) October 1887 (Calamba, Laguna) –
    ½ of the second half (1885, Paris) March 29, 1891 (Biarritz)
    ¼ of the novel (1886, Germany)
    Revisions (February 21, 1887, Wilhelmsfeld)

    Vicente Blasco Ibañez volunteered as proofreader and


    consultant.

    Publication March 21, 1887; Berliner Buchdruchkerei- September 18, 1891; F. Meyer van Loo
    Actiengesellschaft Pres in Ghent, Belgium

    Maximo Viola, Savior, loaned 300 pesos for 2,000 Valentin Ventura, Savior
    copies
    Comparative Analysis
    Noli Me Tangere El Filibusterismo
    Title Latin phrase “Touch Me Not” “The Filibuster”

    “…words taken from the Gospel of St. Luke, signify do “dangerous patriot who will soon be on the gallows,
    not touch me.” (Rizal to F. Hidalgo, March 5, 1887) or else a conceited fellow.” (Rizal to Blumentritt)

    Gospel of St. John 20: 13-17

    Dedicated To To My Fatherland GOMBURZA

    An urgent call for the Filipinos to see for themselves Signify a movement severely punished by the
    the social ills and do something for the country government; why revolution takes place

    Chapters 63 38

    Missing Chapter – Elias and Salome (after Chapter


    XXIV)
    Theme A romantic novel about society. “A book from the A political novel which discusses the reign of greed.
    heart.” It discusses the different social maladies
    (taboo subjects) that the Philippines experienced as
    the only Spanish colony in Asia; like the colonial
    mentality and unjust treatment of the friars to the
    Indios.

    “The use and abuse of the power”


    Once, these novels were
    stolen from the PNL
    December 8, 1961

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