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1.Comparison of Noli Me Tangere and El filibusterismo Differences For me the difference between Noli Me Tangere and El Filibusterismo is the Noli Me Tangere describes resurgence in thought long dead. Meanwhile the El filibusrerismo describes the pain of society today. el filibusterismo- a political novel, dedicated to GOMBURZA. noli me tangere- romantic novel, dedicated to motherland. Similarities: The two are similiar in few cases : they talk about how the Spaniards abused the Filipinos, the abuse of the church of their power, the discrimination on Filipinos. Noli Me Tangere is a novel written by Jose Rizal, same is true with El Filibusterismo. But it is published as sequel or continuation. So they convey one story. Same characters but with great changes in their personality especially the main cast, Mr.Crisostomo Ibarra.

2.On this day when the nation marks the death anniversary of our national hero Dr. Jose Rizal, let us remember him with this excerpt from his novel “Noli Me Tangere (Touch Me Not),” written in 1887.

The novel and its companion volume “El Filibusterismo” are said to have fired up Filipino public sentiment against Spanish colonial rule, particularly the role played by Spanish friars who, in many towns, became the embodiments of colonial power and arrogance. Without the novels, it is believed, it would not have been possible for the popular agitation for reforms to grow into a full-blown armed revolution led by Andres Bonifacio and the Katipunan. The excerpt is taken from the famous “idyll in the azotea,” an open-air porch in ancestral homes, where the hero of the “Noli,” Crisostomo Ibarra, meets in a tryst with Maria Clara, the love of his youth whom he had left in the Philippines for studies in Europe. Returning to put up a school for the town’s young people, Ibarra finds that his father had died in his absence, and worse, the

father’s grave had been desecrated and emptied on orders of the parish priest. 3. Noli Me Tangere showed a softspoken, patient, compassionate, and idealistic Juan Crisostomo Ibarra. Dito sa nobelang ito makikita natin kung paanong buong loob na tiniis ni Ibarra ang pang-aapi ng mga Kastila sa mga kababayan niya, lalo na sa pamilya niya(ang kanyang amang si Don Rafael ay pinatay at ipinatapon, 'di binigyan ng maayos na libing). Ang tanging hangad nya lang kasi e makapagtayo ng isang paaralan para sa kabataan. Pero ang lahat ng kanyang mga pangarap ay nawasak dahil sa mga mapang-api. El Filibusterismo featured a different Ibarra. This sequel to Noli portrayed the angry, vengeful side of Ibarra who disguised himself as the wealthy jeweler named Simoun. He is a close friend of the Kapitan Heneral (then the highest officer of the Philippines) who came to avenge himself and his country. Sa nobelang ito pinakita ang mga hakbang na isinagawa ni Ibarra para iganti ang bayan, lalo na ang kanyang sarili. Ang taktikang ginamit niya: panlilinlang. Palihim niyang inuudyukan ang mga Kastila na lalong pahirapan at alipustain ang mga indiyo dahil ito umano ang magpapasiklab ng damdaming makabayan ng mga Pilipino. Gusto niyang magsimula ang isang makabayang rebolusyon. Subalit nabigo siya. Kaya masasabi nating malaki ang pinag-iba ng ugali at paniniwala ni Ibarra sa Noli at El Fili. Kung sa Noli, nakita natin ang isang mahinahon at mapag-pasensyang Ibarra, sa El Fili naman masasaksihan natin ang isang mapanlinlang na si Simoun na naguumapaw ang galit dahil sa kanyang mga naranasang kaapihan.

4. The important life lesson of rizal from the novels is that, we should never forget to show our love to our own country especially many of our ancestors sacrifice their lives to win our freedom. Also the love of family as what have rizal showed in noli me tangere the love of our parents to us which had been showed by sisa to her sons basilio and crispin, and the love of the children to the parents showed by crisostomo that he go back to the motherland just only investigate of what truly happened to his father don Ibarra. Lastly it reminds us that taking revenge wouldn’t solve any mistakes like simoun in the el filibusterismo. That’s the life lesson showed

Last Farewell By Dr. Jose Rizal; Translated by Bernardino Owano Farewell, adored Fatherland, the sun's beloved clime, Pearl of the Orient seas, our lost Paradise; Gladly now I give thee this faded, languid life: If it were brighter, fresher, or more blest Still would I give it thee; I would give it for thy sake. On the fields of battle, madly struggling with frenzy, Others give thee their lives, without doubts, without regrets; The place matters not; cypress, laurel or lily, Scaffold or open country, combat or cruel martyrdom, All are alike if needed by home and country. I die as I see dawn brighten the sky, And at last herald the day behind this dismal night. If you needst crimson to tinge thy dawn, Shed my blood, pour it in the hour of need, With it I give thee a likeness of thy own light. My dreams, even in early adolescence, My dreams, in youth, then overflowing with vigor, Were one day, to see thee, gem of the Orient seas, Dry they ebony eyes, hold thy brow serene, Without frowns, without furrows, nor stigma of shame. The dreams of my life, my ardent, living desire, Hail to thee! greets the soul which hurriedly departs, Hail to thee! oh, how lovely to fall that thou mayest rise, To die to give thee life, to die underneath thy skies, And to sleep all eternity in thy enchanted earth! If over my tomb, one day thou seest grow, Amidst dense weeds, a simple, humble flower, Draw it to thy lips, 'tis the flower of my soul And I shall feel on my brow, beneath the cold tomb, The flow of thy tenderness, the warmth of thy breath. Let the moon watch me with soft tranquil light, Let the dawn send its swiftly fleeting brightness, Let the wind moan its solemn murmurs,

And if a bird descends and on my cross alights, Let the bird sing its canticle of peace! Let the burning sun evaporate the rains, In the sky let them turn pure with my pursuing anguish; Let a friendly soul weep over my untimely end, And in the still evenings, when someone prays for me, Pray too, oh Fatherland, that in God I rest! Pray for all who died without happiness, For all those who perished in unequaled torments, For our unhappy mothers who moan in bitterness, For orphans and widows, for tortured prisoners, and pray for thee, that thou mayest see thy liberty! And when at night the graveyard is wrapped in darkness, And only, only the dead remain there keeping watch, Disturb not its peace, disturb not the mystery, Perhaps thou mayest hear a zither or a rosary: 'Tis I beloved Country, I, who sing unto thee! And when alas! my tomb, forgotten by all, Has neither cross nor stone to mark its place, Let men plow it, let be scatter with spade, And my remains, before they return to nothingness, May they form the dust of thy earthly floor . . . Then it matters not if I am consigned to oblivion, In the air, through thy space, over thy vales shall I fly, Vibrant and distinct sound shall I be to thy ears; Fragrance, light, rainbow, murmur, song, groaning, Constantly repeat the essence of my faith. My idolized Country, grief of my griefs, Beloved Philippines, hear now my last farewell! Here I leave thee all: my parents, my loved ones, I go whither there are no slaves, tyrants or oppressors, Where faith never kills, where God alone Reigns. Farewell, parents and brothers, torn from my own soul. Friends of my childhood days in our home dispossessed, Be grateful that I rest from the wearisome day! Farewell to thee, sweet stranger, my friend, my happiness! Farewell, beloved creatures all! to die is to rest!

To the Young Women of Malolos: Summary and Analysis Jose Rizal’s legacy to Filipino women is embodied in his famous essay entitled, “To the Young Women of Malolos,” where he addresses all kinds of women – mothers, wives, the unmarried, etc. and expresses everything that he wishes them to keep in mind. SUMMARY “To the Women of Malolos” was originally written in Tagalog. Rizal penned this writing when he was in London, in response to the request of Marcelo H. del Pilar. The salient points contained in this letter are as follows: 1. The rejection of the spiritual authority of the friars – not all of the priests in the country that time embodied the true spirit of Christ and His Church. Most of them were corrupted by worldly desires and used worldly methods to effect change and force discipline among the people. 2. The defense of private judgment 3. Qualities Filipino mothers need to possess – as evidenced by this portion of his letter, Rizal is greatly concerned of the welfare of the Filipino children and the homes they grow up in. 4. Duties and responsibilities of Filipino mothers to their children

5. Duties and responsibilities of a wife to her husband – Filipino women are known to be submissive, tender, and loving. Rizal states in this portion of his letter how Filipino women ought to be as wives, in order to preserve the identity of the race. 6. Counsel to young women on their choice of a lifetime partner RIZAL’S MESSAGE TO FILIPINO WOMEN

Jose Rizal was greatly impressed by the fighting spirit that the young women of Malolos had shown. In his letter, he expresses great joy and satisfaction over the battle they had fought. In this portion of Rizal’s letter, it is obvious that his ultimate desire was for women to be offered the same opportunities as those received by men in terms of education. During those days young girls were not sent to school because of the universal notion that they would soon only be taken as wives and stay at home with the children. Rizal, however, emphasizes on freedom of thought and the right to education, which must be granted to both boys and girls alike. THE RESPONSIBILITIES OF FILIPINO MOTHERS TO THEIR CHILDREN

Rizal stipulates a number of important points in this portion of his letter to the young women of Malolos. The central idea here, however, is that whatever a mother shows to her children is what the children will become also. If the mother is always kissing the hand of the friars in submission, then her children will grow up to be sycophants and mindless fools who do nothing but do as they are told, even if the very nature of the task would violate their rights as individuals. QUALITIES MOTHERS HAVE TO POSSESS

Rizal enumerates the qualities Filipino mothers have to possess: 1. Be a noble wife.

2. Rear her children in the service of the state – here Rizal gives reference to the women of Sparta who embody this quality 3. Set standards of behavior for men around her. “To the Women of Malolos” centers around five salient points (Zaide &Zaide, 1999): 1. Filipino mothers should teach their children love of God, country and fellowmen. 2. Filipino mothers should be glad and honored, like Spartan mothers, to offer their sons in defense of their country. 3. Filipino women should know how to protect their dignity and honor. 4. Filipino women should educate themselves aside from retaining their good racial values. 5. Faith is not merely reciting prayers and wearing religious pictures. It is living the real Christian way with good morals and manners. In recent times, it seems that these qualities are gradually lost in the way Filipino women conduct themselves. There are oftentimes moments where mothers forget their roles in rearing their children because of the overriding idea of having to earn for the family to supplement their husband’s income. Although there is nothing negative about working hard for the welfare of the family, there must always be balance in the way people go through life. Failure in the home cannot be compensated for by any amount of wealth