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Rizal As A Hero Reflection

Jose Rizal was the Philippines' national hero who used his talents and education to advocate for reforms and fight against Spanish tyranny through his writings. He authored novels like Noli Me Tangere and El Filibusterismo that exposed injustices and sparked nationalism among Filipinos. Rizal also used platforms like La Solidaridad and La Liga Filipina to further his cause, but was eventually captured and executed, fully igniting the revolution. Studying Rizal's life and works provides crucial context for Philippine history and culture, and inspires values of patriotism that will help shape students to become responsible leaders.

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Rizal As A Hero Reflection

Jose Rizal was the Philippines' national hero who used his talents and education to advocate for reforms and fight against Spanish tyranny through his writings. He authored novels like Noli Me Tangere and El Filibusterismo that exposed injustices and sparked nationalism among Filipinos. Rizal also used platforms like La Solidaridad and La Liga Filipina to further his cause, but was eventually captured and executed, fully igniting the revolution. Studying Rizal's life and works provides crucial context for Philippine history and culture, and inspires values of patriotism that will help shape students to become responsible leaders.

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KABFILAN, QUEENIE HOPE M.

LIFE AND WORKS OF RIZAL (L6)


BAPS 1A TTH 2:0-4:00
SEPTEMBER 5, 2023

IT’S YOUR TURN: REFLECTION PAPER 1

Jose Protacio Mercado Rizal y Alonso Realonda is the Philippines’ national hero. Based from
the provided information and additional research, he was able to wake up the dormant patriotism and
nationalism among his fellow Filipinos. During the period when we were under to Spanish tyranny,
Rizal was among those who struggled for our freedom and democracy. However, he went about it in a
different way. Rizal used his experiences and education in battle while other heroes turned to blood,
war, and violence.

With his talent for writing, Rizal authored a number of works with strong nationalistic and
revolutionary connotations in the hopes of securing political and social reforms for the Philippines. In
March 1887, his daring novel, Noli Me Tangere, a story exposing the arrogance and repression of the
Spanish clergy, was published in Berlin. In 1980, he reprinted Morga’s Successos De Las Islas
Filipinas, He reproduced it with his annotations, proving that the Filipinos had a rich heritage to be
proud of long before any foreign country set foot on Philippine territory. Then, in September 18, 1891,
El Filibusterismo, the sequel of Noli Me Tangere, was printed. His writings were bold exposes of civil
and ecclesiastical officials’ injustices. Through his works, particularly his two novels, Rizal was able to
spark a revolution and awaken patriotism among Filipinos.

He maintained his reform, which awoke even more Filipinos, by writing articles for La
Solidaridad and establishing La Liga Filipina. He used these two platforms to rally Filipinos and
revolutionize against the Spaniards. However, not long after founding La Liga Filipina, Rizal was
captured and executed as a martyr.

His execution fully Ignited Filipino nationalism and patriotism. After Rizal’s death, Andres
Bonifacio, a member of La Liga Filipina, decided to take matters into his own hands and started to
build a new and secret society known as Katipunan. From then on, the Philippine revolution began.

In conclusion, Jose Rizal shaped the patriotism and nationalism among Filipinos through his
peaceful propaganda. He wrote daring pieces against the Spanish government and established an
organization that supported his reforms. This pieces also ignited the nationalism among Filipinos that
provoked them fight for our freedom. Moreover his determination and undaunted courage to uplift the
welfare of his people inspired other Filipinos for the independence of our country. Furthermore, Rizal’s
works continue to shape our love for our nation. Even if he is no longer with us, his works will go on
to symbolize him and what he has done for our country, the Philippines.


IT’S YOUR TURN: REFLECTION PAPER 2

Gat Jose Rizal led a remarkable and heroic life. During his lifetime, he created works that
liberated and inspired a whole nation. He triggered a revolution and became a national hero. Studying
the life and works of a great hero would be extremely beneficial to younger students like me.

Academically, researching and evaluating Jose Rizal's life and works would provide a better
perspective and understanding of Philippine history and culture. Rizal lived between 1861 and 1896.
Studying his life, as well as his works set during that time period, would entail delving into the
astounding occurrences of the Philippines and its administration. This would be really beneficial to me
as a political science student. We cannot comprehend the future or the present if we do not
understand history, as we have explored in previous subjects. As a result, in order for me to
understand Philippine society and government now, I must first learn about its past, and
understanding about Rizal's life and works is one method to do so. Furthermore, learning and
comprehending someone's life, particularly one as meaningful and eventful as Rizal's, will aid in the
development of analytical and critical thinking abilities.

Furthermore, studying Rizal's life and works can aid in my own development. Reading his
works and understanding about his societal contributions motivated my patriotism and nationalism.
Knowing everything about his life would undoubtedly encourage me to become a more responsible
citizen and dependable leader in the future. His life and efforts will inspire me to do the right thing for
my country and my fellow citizens.

In general, students like me who study Rizal's life and works benefit in more ways than just
their academic careers. It also teaches me values like discipline, patriotism, direction, confidence, and
courage, all of which I think will help me develop personally and prepare me to lead effectively in the
future.

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