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Why Rizal
Why Rizal
Topic: Do You Think Rizal Is The Rightful Person To Be The National Hero?
Dr. Jose Protacio Rizal is considered to be our nations greatest hero. Dr. Rizal
became the Philippine National Hero for his bravery, fighting for freedom from
freedom in a silent but powerful way. Many times, we call a hero a person who is
known to have done some exceptional deeds while showing boundless audacity,
physical dexterity, overpowering immense obstacles and saving peoples lives. To
understand how Rizal became our foremost national hero, we must first clarify the
traits of a hero. As defined by the Websters Dictionary, a person is considered a
hero if he or she takes an admirable part in any remarkable event. A hero is a
person of distinguished valor or enterprise in danger, or fortitude in suffering. A
hero is honored after death by public worship, because of exceptional service to
mankind. Among the several Filipino patriots, how was Rizal chosen to be our
national hero?
When the American government conquered the Philippines from the Spanish
government in 1896, the American government established a commonwealth
government after the Spanish revolutionary government ceased to govern the
country. At this time of the Philippine history, Filipinos under the Commonwealth
Government started to frame up Filipino national identities. When the question on
who would be the national hero arose, the American government guided the Filipino
people to choose Rizal. There were six revolutionary personages who were chosen
to be the Philippines National Hero. They were Marcelo H. del Pilar, Graciano Lopez
Jaena, Jose Rizal, General Antonio Luna, Emilio Jacinto, and Andres Bonifacio.