A.

Mi Primera Inspiracion
Year of Publication: 1874
Original Language: Spanish
Historical Context: first poem written by Rizal during his
third academic year in Ateneo de Municipal. He wrote the
poem in 1874
Motivations of Rizal in Writing: He was delighted to see his
mothher, Dona Teodora Alonso, released from prison that same
year. the poem was dedicated to his mother.
Content of the Literature: The poetic verses show his eternal
love and appreciation for his mother

B. A La Juventud Filipina (To the Philippine Youth)

Year of Publication: 1879
Original Language: Spanish
Historical Context: It was written by Rizal when he was only
eighteen years old.
Motivations of Rizal in Writing: It was dedicated to the
Filipino Youth which he describes as the “fair hope of my
motherland”
Content of the Literature: Rizal praises the benefits that
Spain has bestowed upon Philippines, edication as the "light of
the eternal splendor"

C. Amor Patria
Year of Publication: 1882 and 1890
Original Language:
Historical Context: It was the first published essay of Rizal
and he wrote it when he was twenty-one years old in Madrid. It
was published under the name “Laong Laan” on August 20,
1882 in Diaryong Tagalog, a Philippine newspaper then in La
Solidaridad, Madrid on the October 31 1890.
Motivations of Rizal: Love for country