LAPARAN MONICA D.

BSED-II
Answers for RIZAL: ( 1st SET )

I. The philippines in the 19th century

1. The 19th century was a dynamic and creative age especially in europe and us because during this
period such it is have a concepts as industialism, democracy and nationalism triggered
revolutionary changes in science, teachnology, economics and politics. These changes enabled
men to achieve the heights of prosperity and dignity.
2. My description in philippine society with the arrival of the conquerors was predominantly
feudalistic because feudalism was a combination of legal, economic and military customs that
flourished in medieval europe between the 9th and 15th centuries. 
3. The spaniards ruled the filipinos in the 19th century. The filipinos became the spaniard’s slave.
The spaniards claimed their taxes and they worked under the power of the spaniards
Through this following:
 Manner of obtaining the position.
 Term of office
 Distance of the colony
 Personal interest over the welfare of the state
4. Under the Political System there are lots of criticisms received in the educational system of the
Philippines in the late 19th century. Below are the following:
 Overemphasis on religious matters
 Obsolete teaching methods
 Limited curriculum
 Poor classroom facilities
 Absence of teaching materials
 Primary education was neglected
 Absence of academic freedom
 Prejudice against Filipinos in the schools of higher learning
 Friar control over the system
5. The Education Decree of 1863 remarkable because it provides for the establishment of at least
two free primary schools, one for boys and another for girls, in each town under the responsibility of
the municipal government. It also commended the creation of a free public normal school to train
men as teachers, supervised by the Jesuits.

II. Birth and Genealogy

1. Rizal's Birth & Childhood

 José Rizal was born on June 19, 1861

 He was seventh child of Don Francisco & Donya Teodora
 He was baptized at a Catholic Church of Calamba on June 22
 He was baptized by Father Rufino Collantes with Father Pedro Canasas
 He was seventh child in the family of 11 children (2 boys & 9 girls
 During, baptismal, Father Collantes was impressed by the baby's big head & said " Alagaan nyo ang
batang ito, balang araw ay magiging dakila siya"
2. Jose's real last name, Mercado, during those times was a hot name, targeted by the Spaniards. He
changed his surname to protect his identity. So he just used his middle name, Rizal, instead, which was
considered as illustrado during the Spanish time and entails the benefits a Spaniard can get.
3. Teodora Alonso is the mother of Jose Rizal. She is the most striking personality in the family because of
her intelligence, culture and disposition. She is Rizal's personal teacher and tutor as well. ... This made
the family solid and intact despite opposition and attack from the enemies
4. THE 11 CHILDRENS OF DON FRANCISCO AND DONA TEODORA
 1. Saturina - oldest of the Rizal children, nicknamed Neneng
 2. Paciano - older brother and confidant of Jose Rizal, he was immortalized by Jose Rizal in his first
novel Noli Me Tangere as Pilosopo Tasio
 3. Narcisa - her pet name was Sisa
 4. Olimpia - Ypia was her pet name
 5. Lucia - she married Mariano Herbosa, the nephew of Fr. Casanas; he was denied a Christian burial
because he was the brother-in-law of Jose Rizal
 6. Maria - her nickname was Biang
 7. Jose - the greatest Filipino hero, his nickname was Pepe
 8. Concepcion - her pet name was Concha, she died f sickness at 3; her death was Jose Rizal’s first
sorrow
 9. Josefa - her pet name was Panggoy, she died an old maid at the age of 80
 10. Trinidad - Trining was her pet name, also died an old maid at the age of 83
 11. Soledad - youngest of the Rizal children, her pet name was Choleng

5. The Impossible Dream

To dream the impossible dream
To fight the unbeatable foe
To bear with unbearable sorrow
To run where the brave dare not go
To right the unrightable wrong
To love pure and chaste from afar
To try when your arms are too weary
To reach the unreachable star
This is my quest, to follow that star
No matter how hopeless, no matter how far
To fight for the right
Without question or pause
To be willing to march
Into hell for a heavenly cause
And I know if I'll only be true
To this glorious quest
That my heart will lay peaceful and calm
When I'm laid to my rest
And the world will be better for this
That one man scorned and covered with scars
Still strove with his last ounce of courage
To fight the unbeatable foe
To reach the unreachable star
Analysis:
5. It talks about following your dreams that seem like they would never be achievable,
to do whats right without hesitation and to be willing to go through hell itself in
order to reach your ultimate goal which is referred to as the unreachable star.

III. CHILDHOOD

1. Childhood in Calamba

 Rizal's childhood was the happiest period of his life.

 Rizal was a student in the Ateneo de Manila in 1876 when he was 15 years old.
 When he was fifteen, he wrote the poem entitled In Memory of My Town (Un Recuerdo A
Mi Pueblo)
 Rizal was sickly, underweight, undersized, and frail as a child.
 He had an aya (nurse maid) who has a kind old woman and who took care of him and his
health.
 He began birdwatching at the age of 3, observing the culiauan, the maya, the maria capra, the
martin, and the pipit.
 Of all his sisters, Jose loved little Concepcion best. She was only a year younger than him,
and fell ill and died at the age of 3.
 He began sketching at the age of five.
 He had a black dog named Usman.
 At the age of eight, Jose wrote his first poem entitled Sa Aking Mga Kabata (To My Fellow
Children).
 When he was also eight years old, Rizal write his first dramatic work, which was a Tagalog
comedy. It was staged in a festival in Calamba, and was later sold to a gobernadorcillo from
Paete for two pesos.
2. Jose Rizal, just like Filipino boys, had many beautiful memories of childhood. He have a
happy home, filled with parental affection, impregnated with family joys, and sanctified by
prayers. In the midst of such peaceful, refined, God-loving family, he spent the early years of
his childhood. Also Rizal was happy in communion with nature. In his hours of leisure, he
would go to the orchard, where the study of insects held his interest.Teodora was humiliated,
they made her walk barefoot to the prison which was situated 50 km away. After 2 and a half
years, she finally gained release.When Leon Monroy, his tutor, died his parents decided to
send jose to private school in Binan.
3. Yes, he was very interested in learning. Before the age of three, he could recite the alphabet.
Jose beat all Binan boys.
 Life in Binan
Occasionally, he took trips to Calamba, but not as often as he wished. He was not
happy in Binan because he was homesick for his town and family.Being a fervent
Catholic he invoked the Virgin of Binan to intercede for his return to Calamba.
 First School Brawl
By about the middle of 1870 he received a letter from home announcing that the boat
Talim would pass for him on his return which led to him spending Christmas with his
family and deciding not to return to Binan.
'"Do you know Spanish?"'
"'A little, sir."'
"'Do you know Latin?"'
 "'A little, sir."'
 This prompted one of his co-students, Pedro, the teacher's son, to make fun of him.
Rizal challenged him to a fight after class. He himself admitted that he won by sheer
luck. He gained the reputation of being small but strong but his fame did not last long.

4. In Biñan, Laguna, When he was nine years old, his father sent him to Biñan and placed under
the tutelage of Justiniano Aquino Cruz, studying Latin and Spanish. In this town he also
learned the art of painting under the tutorship of an old painter by the name of Juancho
Carrera. Having finished his studies in Biñan, Rizal returned to Calamba on board the
motorboat Talim. Also because his first teacher had died. ... His brother took him to the
house of his aunt where he was to stay, and left him after introducing him to the teacher.
When Leon Monroy, his tutor, died his parents decided to send jose to private school in
Binan.
5. While rizal, happy with his family, awaited the month of July to go to school in Manila,
something happened that darken his life, her mother was accused of poisoning the wife of
Jose Alberto. From then on, Jose doubted all men and lost faith in their friendship.
6. Teodora was humiliated, they made her walk barefoot to the prison which was situated 50 km
away. After 2 and a half years, she finally gained release.
7. The repercussion on the creation of elite patriots who led by Rizal, contributed greatly
towards the awakening of the political consciousness of the Filipinos.
8. He was only 11 when the event happened. With his usual care, he does not speak of the
confused happenings.

IV. THE ATENEO MUNICIPAL

1. IN JUNE 1872, 12-year-old Jose Rizal Mercado y Alonzo Realonda enrolled at the Ateneo
Municipal de Manila in Intramuros..According to my fellow Inquirer columnist and Ateneo
colleague, historian Ambeth Ocampo, Rizal almost did not make it to the Ateneo because he was
late for registration, and looked too frail for the rigors of Jesuit education. (Rizal originally
thought of going to San Juan de Letran.)
However, through the intercession of Manuel Jerez, a nephew of Fr. Jose Burgos (one of the
three martyred priests known collectively as Gomburza), Rizal was finally accepted into the
Ateneo.
2. Jose Rizal was a native of the island of Luzon, of which Manila is the capital. He was therefore a
Malay, with the brown complexion, black eyes and straight, black hair which are the physical
characteristics of his race. He graduated from the University of Madrid as doctor of medicine and
philosophy.
3. Jesuit Education. the system of education developed by the Jesuit order. ... Jesuit schools are
divided into lower schools, or colleges (with a seven-year term of instruction), and higher
schools, or seminaries (with a six-year term of instruction).
4. Yes , To improve his knowledge of Spanish, he took private lessons in Santa Isabel College
during break time. On June 16, 1875, Rizal became an interno. ... Rizal became inspired to study
harder and write poetry under him. Rizal became successful in Ateneo.
5. Rizal eventually earned a land surveyor's and assessor's degree from the Ateneo Municipal while
taking up Philosophy and Letters at the University of Santo Tomas.
6. Graduation with Highest Honors Rizal graduated at the head of his class. His scholastic records
at the Ateneo from 1872-1877 were as follows:
1872-1873
Arithmetic – EXCELLENT
Latin I – EXCELLENT
Spanish I – EXCELLENT
 Greek I - EXCELLENT
1873-1874
Latin 2 – EXCELLENT
Spanish 2 – EXCELLENT
Greek 2 – EXCELLENT
Universal Geography – EXCELLENT
1874-1875
Latin 3 – EXCELLENT
Spanish 3 – EXCELLENT
Greek 3 – EXCELLENT
Universal History – EXCELLENT
History of Spain and the Philippines – EXCELLENT
Arithmetic and Algebra – EXCELLENT
1875-1876
Rhetoric and Poetry – EXCELLENT
French I – EXCELLENT
Geometry and Trigonometry – EXCELLENT
1876-1877
Philosophy I – EXCELLENT
Mineralogy & Chemistry – EXCELLENT
Philosophy 2 – EXCELLENT
Physics – EXCELLENT
Botany & Zoology - EXCELLENT
• Received from his Alma Mater, the Ateneo Municipal the degree of Bachelor of Arts, with highest
honors.
LAPARAN MONICA D.
BSED-II
Answers for RIZAL: ( 2ND SET )

V. The University of Santo Thomas

1. As Rizal enter the University. He took up Philosophy and Letters (1877-16years old) 
Cosmology, Metaphysics, Theodicy, Hist. of Philosophy . Taking the course primarily because
of his father’s choice. Jose was inclined towards the art . He seek guidance from Ateneo of
Father. Pablo Ramon.
2. Rizal's supposed first love, Segunda Katigbak, was but a harmless flirtation between a 14-year-
old convent-bred girl and a teen-aged Rizal. Segunda was already betrothed to a Manuel Luz of
Lipa, Batangas, when they met.
3. She was Jose Rizal’s “puppy love” and with her the hero was believed to have had “love at first
sight”. Rizal graphically described her as a short lady with “eloquent eyes, rosy cheeks, and
smile that reveals very beautiful teeth”. Mariano Katigbak, Segunda’s brother and Rizal’s
classmate who was also in the house, probably had no idea that his friend had been experiencing
“a love at first sight” being bewitched by his alluring sister.
4. Second Love: Leonor Valenzuela Imagined Love
Rizal’s supposed affection for Leonor Valenzuela, age 14, was a love story made up by his
gossipy friend, Jose Cecilio (Chenggoy), who derived pleasure from titillating Rizal. He told
Rizal (then studying in Madrid) that there was a rivalry for his affection between Leonor
Valenzuela (Orang) and Leonor Rivera (the landlady--she was the daughter of Rizal’s former
Ateneo landlord and uncle, Antonio Rivera).
Third Love: Leonor Rivera, Age 15, Long-Distance Idealized But Doomed Love.
Jose Rizal was never the preferred choice of Leonor Rivera’s mother, who confiscated all the
correspondences between Leonor and Rizal till it frittered down to zero. Rizal was 18 going on
21 and was devoted to Leonor. But he was just then opening his eyes to Europe’s Enlightenment,
where the women were pleasing and the men were gallant. Rizal really was in love with Leonor
Rivera. He even invented a coded alphabet so that they could write sweet nothings to each other.
But soon, Leonor faded in memory. Why? Because in Europe, Rizal conveniently romanced
other girls and forgot he was engaged to her. Eventually the Leonor Rivera-Rizal engagement
did not survive the long-distance romance. In the end, it turned into an idealized one (reflected as
Maria Clara in Rizal’s novel, Noli me Tangere), a painful love match doomed to fail from the
very start. Yes, count this one as real love. As an engaged couple, they showed real affection for
each other while it lasted.
Fourth Love: Consuelo Ortiga Y Reyes, The Madrid Flirt
In Madrid, Rizal courted Consuelo Ortiga, age 18, the daughter of Señor Pablo Ortiga y Rey,
who was once mayor of Manila and who owned the apartment where the Circulo Hispano
Filipino met regularly. Rizal, age 23, was then acquiring and developing his charming ways with
women. He treated them with special consideration and with gallant courteousness. All the
young Filipino expatriates courted Consuelo, and she in turn encouraged every one including
José Rizal, Eduardo Lete, the Paterno brothers (Pedro, Antonino, Maximiano), Julio Llorente,
Evangelista, Evaristo Esguerra, Fernando Canon and others.Rizal gave Consuelo gifts: sinamay
 cloth, embroidered piña handkerchiefs, chinelas (slippers) -- all ordered through his sisters in
Calamba (see his letters). Consuelo accepted all the swains’ regalos but played Eduardo Lete
against Rizal. She finally rejected Rizal’s attention in favor of Eduardo’s, a Filipino Spanish
mestizo from Leyte who, a year later, dumped her.Two-timing Consuelo didn't really catch
Rizal's true fancy except that he impulsively joined the crowd. No, sorry about that.
Fifth Love: O Sei-San, Age 22, The Samurai’s Daughter
This relationship is what I would call Rizal’s Great Love, in bold letters. Rizal, age 27, an author
and a doctor had returned to the Philippines in 1887, but because of his Noli Me Tangere, he
incurred the wrath of the Spanish authorities. He had to leave in 1888 via Japan to the U. S. and
then Europe. In Japan, he met a Samurai’s daughter. They went to excursions and places
together. She taught him Japanese and her culture.
Sixth Love: Gertrude Beckett, Age 19, A Contemporary Pastime
The flirtation Rizal indulged in while staying in house number 37 Chalcot Crescent, London, was
an innocent pastime, not real love. Rizal, age 27, had been thrown among his landlord’s
daughters–Gertrude (Tottie) and Sissie. When Tottie showed signs of ardor, and when Rizal felt
being slowly drawn to her, he left her high and dry without notice and without answering her
yearning letters. You don’t really do that to a “loved” one. No. Zero points earned here.
Seventh Love: Suzanne Thill, Age 18, Clean Fun Re: The “Naughty Boy” Of Brussels
In Brussels, Rizal lived in the house of the Jacoby sisters: Marie and Suzanne. Marie was 48 and
Suzanne, 45. Both were besotted with Rizal’s gallant and charming manners. Their 18-year-old
niece named Suzanne Jacoby Thill lived with the sisters during Rizal's time. Our historians say
Aunt Suzanne Jacoby became Rizal’s girlfriend. Why would Rizal, age 27, go for a 45- year-old,
when there was a young 18-year-old (called Petite Suzanne) who was also enjoying his
attention? There’s a letter signed by a Suzanne J. Thill saying, in effect: “I wear out the soles of
my shoes going to the mailbox waiting for a letter from you. Why don't you write, you naughty
boy? ”
Eighth Love: Nellie Boustead, Age 19, The Rich Heiress. She Antedated The Modern Pre-
Nuptial Agreement
In Paris, Rizal fell in love with Nellie Boustead, a Filipina whose father (Filipino-Anglo French)
Edward Boustead owned a villa in Biarritz. Rizal was on the rebound at the time, because he
received news that Leonor Rivera, his arranged fiancé, had married Charles Kipping, a British
engineer working on the Dagupan railway.
Ninth Love: Josephine Bracken, Age 18, The Dulce Extranjera
Rizal was already 34 when he met Josephine. She accompanied her stepfather, George Tauffer of
Hong Kong, who sought Rizal’s expertise as an eye doctor in Dapitan. This European woman
brought back memories of his European sojourn. At first, Rizal pitied the young Irish girl, but
their proximity sparked their love. Remember, Rizal was an exile, deprived of many liberties and
conveniences. His future was uncertain. Josephine was there. She was kind, loving and served
Rizal hand and foot. Rizal wrote in his journal that she had fulfilled his needs more than any
Filipina girl could ever give him.

5. Yes , he take it seriously . One of the reason why he chose medicine, was his desire to cure his
mother's growing blindness due to cataract. His grades in medical course were “fair and good”
unlike in Ateneo where he got all excellent grades in all subjects.
6. José Rizal was a very prolific writer from a young age. When he was 7 years old, he wrote a play
that was staged during the town fiesta. At 8 Rizal wrote his renowned poem entitled "Sa
AkingMgaKabata".During his time in Ateneo and UST he wrote numerous poems, plays, and
other literary pieces; he joined contests and emerged as the winner several times. As leader of the
 reform movement of Filipino students in Spain, he contributed essays, allegories, poems, and
editorials to the Spanish newspaper La Solidaridad in Barcelona(in this case Rizal used a pen
name, Dimasalang and LaongLaan).The core of his writings centers on liberal and progressive
ideas of individual rights and freedom; specifically, rights for the Filipino people.
7. Rizal decided to leave the country not just to complete his medical studies in Europe. Hidden
purposes for his voyage to make a name for himself in the realm of journalism; to observe and
study European society ; and to prepare himself for the task of liberating the Filipinos from
Spanish tyranny.

VI. The first trip to Europe

1. Rizal’s departure for Spain was kept secret to avoid detection by the Spanish authorities and the
friars. Even his own parents did not know because his mother would not allow him to do so. Only
his older brother, his uncle, his sisters Neneng and Lucia, the Valenzuela family, Pedro Paterno,
Mateo Evangelista, the Ateneo Jesuit fathers, and some intimate friends. The Jesuit priests gave him
letters of recommendation to the members of their Society in Barcelona. He used the name Jose
Mercado.Before his departure he wrote a farewell letters for his beloved parents and another for his
sweetheart Leonor Rivera.On May 3, 1882, Rizal departed on board the Spanish steamer Salvadora
bound for Singapore. With tears in his eyes and gloom in his heard, he gazed the receding skyline of
Manila. He then took his pencil and paper and sketched it as it vanished in view.
2. To the house in which they lived, where Francisco washed off the spots of blood . In another house
located on Calle Real Saturnina Lampano was arrested named Lucia Buflales, that he had been in the
habit of borrowing daily for two to the perpetration of the crime, or that so much as a word passed
between them.
3. The persons who are went to see Rizal after they arrived in Manila Arellano, Andres Bonifacio,
Valentin Diaz, Teodoro Plata, Jose Dizon and Ladislao Diwa It has been said that it was at this
meeting that Katipunan was founded. 8. Rizal Deported to Dapitan .Rizal was visited by the nephew
of Despujol to inform him that at 10:00 that night he was to leave for Dapitan.
4. In the afternoon he attented to his obligations. He went to say goodbye to Pedro A. Paterno who
gave him a letter for Mr. Esquivel , an important Filipino resident in Spain . After this he went to
take leave from the Jesuits who gave him letters of introduction for their boarding houses in Spain.
The many visits that Jose made that day are proofs that there was nothing secret about his trip , it
was secret to his parents. On the third day of may he woke up at 5:00 in the morning . He heard
mass, later had breakfast but could not eat owing to his emotional state.He also went to Paseo de
Magallanes and then to the wharf of the Pasig River where the Salvadora was docked. They
accompanied him up to the bay. As in all his trips , he wrote , describing the passengers , the
incidents and circumstances of life on board.
5. Yes , I would consider Rizal's departure for Spain was kept secret to avoid detection by the Spanish
authorities and the friars. Even his own parents did not know because his mother would not allow
him to do so. On May 3, 1882, Rizal departed on board the Spanish steamer Salvadora bound for
Singapore.
6. Accompanied by gella and tio Antonio, he went to the paseo Magallanes then to the wharf on the
pasig . He expressed his feelings of gratitude. Yes , I would feel like the way he did also.
VII. Rizal in Spain, France, Germany, Switzerland and Italy

A. Rizal in Barcelona
1. His first impression of Barcelona was unfavorable. He thought of it as an ugly, dirty and
its residents are inhospitable.Filipinos in Barcelona were some of his classmates in
Ateneo, welcomed him.
2. In Ateneo it happened when they receive Rizal by the Filipinos in Barcelona,
most of who were his former classmates at Ateneo Municipal. They had a welcome party at
favorite coffee house at Plaza De Cataluña.   Rizal had a walk around city to see the famous
historical spots of Barcelona.While in Barcelona, Rizal took time writing to his family, relatives
and friends in the Philippines.  He did not forget one of his missions that of making a name for
himself in the field of writing  Paciano believed that Rizal would be able to express his
nationalistic and patriotic sentiment which in effect can arouse the hostility and suspicion of the
Spanish Regime. Rizal will be transformed into a patriot, a novelist and a nationalist.
3. ELA AMOR PATRIO - A nationalistic essay entitled meaning “Love of Country”, his first article
written in Spain .
 Rizal wrote this essay when he was still 21yearsold, under the pseudonym Laonglaan .
 It came out on Aug. 20,1882 in the DiariongT agalog in Manila, forthe first time he used the
term Tierra Extranjera (foreign Land)in referring to Spain.
 After El Amor Patrio, Rizal stopped producing nationalistic articles .
 The opposition of his mother .Difficulty of recognition in a foreign country.
 Desire to finish his studies

B. Rizal in Madrid

1. RIZAL MOVES TO MADRID on September 1882 - Rizal decided to move to the capital city of Spain
to continue his studies in 3 reasons :
 to enrolled in philosophy and letters and licentiate in medicine at the Universidad
Central de Madrid.
 To took lessons in painting and sculpture at the Academia de San Fernando. Lessons
in fencing, at the schools of Sanzan Carbonell; and lessons in English, French and
German in Madrid Ateneo.
 To He even contemplated taking the examination in Roman law for possible enrollment
in law.
2. Rizal spend June 5 to 26 in Madrid . He took the medical examination. Fortunately, he
passed the examination. At the same time , he passed the examination in Greek, Latin,
and World history. Rizal was awarded the degree of licentiate in medicine for passing the
medical examination for the course.
3. Despite of Rizal’s hectic schedule, he found time to associate with Pedro Paterno,
Graciano Lopez Jaena, Gregorio Sanciano, Juan Luna, Felix Hidalgo, Marcelo del Pilar
and others.Rizal, Jaena and Del Pilar were closely associated and the trio were called the
Triumvirate of the Propaganda Movement.
C. Rizal in Paris
 1. Rizal was attracted in thousands of tourists so that all hotel accommodations were taken
and It was extremely difficult for a visitor to find living quarters in Paris.
2. -During his first summer vacation in Madrid, Rizal went to Paris, his first visit in gay
capital of France.
3. Rizal became an ophthalmologist because of love, but love for his mother. His mother
was turning blind and he desired to give her back her vision. Just like he wanted to heal
his countrymen from the "blindness" by the oppressive foreign power, the Spanish friars.
D. Rizal in Germany, Switzerland and Italy
1. Germany called a historic city because Germany was made up of two countries called the
Federal Republic. During this time, the capital city of Berlin was divided into a west and
an east part. Germany has a long history of poets, thinkers, artists, and so on.
2. After six months in Heidelberg, José Rizal, traveled by train to Berlin through Leipzig,
Frankfurt, Bonn and Dresden, arriving in the city on the evening of Nov. 1, 1886. He
stayed at the Central Hotel. In Switzerland, Rizal and Viola visited five Swiss cantons:
Schaffhausen, Basel, Berne, Lausanne and Geneva in June of that year to learn more
about the glorious history of the Swiss people, and find a way to ignite the passion of
Filipinos against foreign domination and oppression. In Italy Rizal visited the three days
during his travels. He arrived on June 27, 1887 and went to the Capitoline, Tarpeian
Rock, Palatine, Roman Forum, Colosseo, Capitoline Museum, and the Basilica of St.
Mary Major.
3. Rizal write a poem entitled “A LOS FLORES DEL HEIDELBERG” (to the flowers of
Heidelberg) on April 12, 1886 -he was inspired by the Neckar river teeming with flowers
-he made this poem because of his mood of homesickness Poem of two greatest love of
man on earth, poem of remembrance and poem of the motherland (FORGET-ME-
NOTS).
4. In June 1887, the then 26-year-old student Rizal and a traveling companion, Dr. Maximo
Viola, had travelled through the cities of Basel, Bern, Lausanne, Schaffhausen and
Geneva on a three-week swing through Switzerland.
5. Rizal in Rome, Italy
27 June 1887
 Rizal arrived at Rome and walked around the whole day. He visited the Capitolio,
the Roca Tarperya, the Palatinum, the Forum Romanun, the Museum Capitolinum
and the church of Santa Maria, the maggiore. He tool a flower from the Palace of
Septimius Severus, which he sent to Blumentritt.
29 June 1887
 From Rome, Rizal wrote his father: "I was in Turin, Milan, Venice, Florence, and
for some days I have been here." Heannounced his return to the Philippines
between the 15th and 30th of August.
30 June 1887
 He considered the day a lucky one for him, meeting on the railway an Italian
priest who treated him like an old friend and whom he considered his Father
Confessor.
VIII. The First Return To The Philippines
1. Rizal’s plans of coming back home • As early as 1884, Rizal wanted to go back to the
Philippines for the following reasons:
 Financial difficulties in Calamba
 Dissatisfaction with his studies in Madrid
 Desire to prove that there is no reason to fear going home.
  His belief that the Spanish regime will not punish the innocent.
 To operate his mother’s eyes
 To serve his people who had long been oppressed by Spanish tyrants.
 To find out for himself how the Noli Me Tangere and his other writings were
affecting Filipinos and Spaniards.
 To inquire why Leonor Rivera remained silent.
2. Governor General Emilio Terrero – wrote to Rizal requesting to come to Malacañang Palace.
The happenings:
 Somebody had whispered to his ear that the Noli contains subversive ideas.
 Rizal explained to him that he merely exposed the truth, but did not advocate subversive
ideas.
 He was pleased by Rizal’s explanation and curious about the book, he asked for a copy of
the novel.
 Rizal had no copy that time but promised to send one for him.
3. Rizal describe his stayed in Hong Kong as a small but very clean city.
4. The things which favorably admire by Rizal in Japan were:
 The beauty of the country – its flowers, mountains, streams, and scenic panoramas.
 The cleanliness, politeness, and industry of the Japanese people.
5. Seiko Usui or O-Sei-San Jose Rizal's Japanese Girlfriend. If only Jose Rizal had no patriotic
mission and no political will, he would have married her and settled in Japan for good. It was
during Rizal’s second trip abroad when he met Seiko Usui. From Hong Kong, he arrived in
Japan in February 1888 and moved to the Spanish Legation in the Azabu district of Tokyo upon
the invitation of an official in the legation.
6. Rizal’s Visitto the UnitedStates (1888)
 Rizal first saw America on April 28, 1888. His arrival in this great country was marred by racial
prejudice. He saw the discriminatory treatment of the Chinese and the Negros by the white Americans.
 Saturday,April 28, 1888- The steamer Belgic docked at San Francisco.American health authorities did
not let the passengers to land for one week because of the rumored cholera epidemic.
 Rizal knew there was no cholera epidemic that time and he protest with other passengers the
unjustifiable actions of American authorities. Hesoon discovered that it was motivated by politics and
the ship was carrying 643 Chinese coolies.
 May 4, 1888 – The day he was permitted to go ashore and registered at the Palace Hotel which was then
considered a first- class hotel in the city. May 4 to 6, 1888 – Rizal stayed in San Francisco.
 May 6, 1888 – it was Sunday, 4:30 P.M., Rizal left San Francisco for Oakland, nine miles across San
Francisco Bay, by ferry boat.May 7, 1888 – it was morning, Rizal awoke and had a good breakfast at
Reno, Nevada, now glamorized by American high-pressure propaganda as “The Biggest Little City in
the World”.
 From May 7 to May 13, Rizal wrote in his diary the beautiful memories from Nevada, Chicago until he
reached Albany.
 Oakland Sacramento RenoOmaha Denver Ogden Chicago Boston AlbanyCrossed Hudson River
 May 13, 1888 – it was Sunday morning when Rizal reached New York. He stayed three days in this
city, which he called the “big town”. May 16, 1888 – Rizal left New York for Liverpool on board the
City of Rome. Rizal saw the Statue of Liberty on Bedloe Island.
 1890 – two years after Rizal’s visit to the United States, Jose Alejandro, who was then studying
engineering in Belgium, roomed with him. Rizal’s impression of America “is the land par excellence of
freedom but only for the whites”.
7. .
8. Difficulty of Finding Quarters . For a short time, Rizal lived in the house of his friend Valentin
Ventura, at No. 45 Rue Maubeuge. He transferred his residence several times. Finally, he lived
together with two other Filipinos – Capitan Justo Trinidad and Jose Albert.
9. First reasons is the cost of living in Paris was very high because of the international exposition,
and. Second is gay social life of the city hampered his literary works especially the writing of his
second novel El Filibusterismo.
10. RIZAL CRITICIZES MADRID FILIPINOS FOR GAMBLING. In Brussels, Rizal received
news from Juan Luna, and Valentin Ventura that the Filipino in Spain were destroying the good
name of their nation by gambling too much. These two compatriots in Paris urged him to do
something about it. Accordingly, Rizal wrote too M.H Del Pilar on May 28, 1890 to remind the
Filipinos in Madrid that they did not come to Europe to gamble, but to work for their father
land’s freedom. The gambling Filipinos in Madrid were angry when the learned of Rizal’s
moralizing. Thereafter, they called Rizal “Papa” (Pope) instead of “Pepe”. BAD NEWS FROM
HOME Letters from home which Rizal receive in Brussels, worried him. The Calamba agrarian
trouble was getting worse. The management of the Dominican hacienda continually raised the
land rents until such time that Rizal’s father refused to pay his rent. Other tenants, inspired by
Don Francisco’s courage, also refused to pay their rents. Meanwhile, the tenants, including the
Rizal family, were persecuted and ejected from their lands. The sad news from home depressed
Rizal. His heart bled to know the sorrowful plight of his parents, brother and brothers-in-law.
11. In the autumn of 1890- Rizal was feelingbitter at so many disappointments he encountered in
Madrid. First one night he and some friends attended a play at Teatro Apollo.And there he lost
his gold wrist watch chainwith a locket containing the picture ofLeonor Rivera, his beloved
sweetheart. Second December, 1890 – Rizal received a letter from Leonor,announcing her
coming married with an Englishman (Henry Kipping).
12. Rizal arrived in hongkong .he was welcomed by filipino residents,especially his old friend jose
maria basa . Before christmas he was gladdened by the arrival of his father,brother and silvestre
ubaldo(his brother in law)in hongkong.not long afterwards his mother was then 65 years old and
was almost blind.she had suffered so much from spanish brutality and injustices.the christmas in
hongkong was one of the happiest celebrations in riza's life .for he had a happy family reunion.he
wrote to blumentritt,reccounting their pleasant life in hongkong.to earn living for himself and for
his family ,rizal practised medicine.in due time ,became a successful and well known medical
practitioner in british colony .he had many patients including british,chinesse,and americans.he
successfully on his mother's left eye so that he was able to read and write again.aside from being
an eye specialist,he was a general practioner.some frriends of rizal who were in europe gave him
moral and substantial aid in his medical practised in hongkong .rizal possesed the qualities of a
great opthalmic surgeon.had he devoted his lifetime to practised of medicine he would have a
become one of asia's eminent opthalmologists.
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Answers for RIZAL: ( 3rd SET )
IX- Rizal’s 2nd Homecoming
1. Because of Rizal’s Secret Mission,Rizal’s secret mission was to observe keenly the life and culture,
languages, and customs, industries and commerce, and governments, and laws of the European nations
in order to prepare himself in the mighty task of liberating his oppressed people from Spanish tyranny.
This was evidenced in his farewell letter which was not delivered to his parents.
2. He evidently had a premonition of death because the day after his birthday, he wrote two letters, sealed
and inscribed in each envelope ‘TO BE OPENED AFTER MY DEATH’ He gave it to Dr. Marques for
safekeeping
3. The first letter is addressed to Rizal’s parents, siblings and friends.The second letter is addressed to the
FilipinosRizal spent his 31st Birthday.
4. The death of a son and a brother would change the Rizal family forever.
5. On June 21, 1892 – another letter was made by Rizal addressed to Gov. Gen. Despujol. In this letter he
informed the Governor of his homecoming and placed himself under the protection of the Spanish
government. Rizal with his sister left Hong Kong for Manila . They carried a special passport issued by
the Spanish consul general in Hong Kong.
6. Rizal arrived in Manila, accompanied by his sister Lucia on the 26th of June, 1892. Like the heroes of
old, he was awaited by a crowd, watching or spying on him, before he was consecrated to history. The
carabineers, headed by their commandant, a captain and lieutenant of the Guardia Civil Veterana, and a
sergeant in civilian clothes were there.
7. The interview or meeing with General Despujol lasted for two hours. He did not succeed in obtaining
the freedom of his brother; he left with the prospect of succeeding in the near future. But On Thursday
he had another meeting with Despujol. This time, the matter of the Borneo settlement was taken up.
Despujol expressed strong opposition to the idea.  The Governor-General offered lands, a league and
a half from Calamba. In this particular session, Despujol annulled the deportation of Rizal’s brother and
on Sunday, July 3, Rizal went personally to thank the Governor, and inform him that his father and
brothers were arriving by the first boat available.
8. He was awaited by a crowd, watching or spying on him, before he was consecrated to history. 
9. Despujol then informed Rizal that he was under arrest as of that moment, and that his nephew and
assistant, Ramon Despujol , would escort him in the palace coast to Fort Santiago.
10. Some printed leaflets which were allegedly found in Lucia’s pillow cases discovered inside the suitcases
by Rizal and his sister, Lucia.
11. From July 6 to 14 he was in a state of incommunicado. The same night that Rizal was held
incommunicado at Fort Santiago, a group of resolute men secretly met in the house of Deodato Arellano.
Arellano, Andres Bonifacio, Valentin Diaz, Teodoro Plata, Jose Dizon and Ladislao Diwa It has been
said that it was at this meeting that Katipunan was founded.
12. Dapitan is the small to which Rizal was exile was a little port situated at the northern part of the island
of Mindanao.
 13. In Dapitan, two tasks were simultaneously undertaken by Carcinero, with whom Rizal stayed and Father
Obach. The former’s task was to soften Rizal; the latter is to convert him. Both of them, however,
underestimated the dimensions of Rizal’s character. With his good nature, his natural charisma, his
propriety, his neat and stylish looks. He gradually won the confidence of the captain. But Carcinero took
advantage of this to get to know the thinking of Rizal, his projects, which later transmitted to Despujol
in his report.
14. The reforms desired by Rizal are the representation in the Cortes, secularization of the friars; the
provision of curates from among both peninsulares and the insular clergy; the implementation of
primary instruction; the filling up of positions or assignments in equal proportions between Filipinos and
peninsulares; and finally, the setting up of a clean and honest administration.
15. In September also, an unexpected fortune came along to provide the funds needed for the projected
improvements and planting of corps. Rizal won second prize in a lottery. The price was shared equally,
one third each for Carnicero, and another Spaniard (residing in Dipolog) and Rizal himself. Each won a
little or more than P6,000.00. A good son and a grateful soul, he notified his mother in Hong Kong that
he had sent P2,000.00 to his father after paying a few small debts in Manila. With the rest he planned to
build a small house in Dapitan. He told them also that he had sent P200.00.
16. The relations between Carnicero (the warden) and Rizal (the prisoner) were warm and friendly. He gave
rizal complete freedom to go anywhere, reporting only once a week at his office. Rizal on his part
admired the kind, generous Spanish captain.
17. Rizal was deported to Dapitan because of the confiscated reading materials. He published books and
articles in other countries criticizing the mother spain. Despite his denial having those leaflets and
insisted demand for investigation with due process of law, he was placed under arrest and escorted to
Fort Santiago by Ramon Despujol
18. Idyllic Life in Dapitan Among his family members who visited Rizal were: 1. His mother 2. His sisters
Trinidad, Maria and Narcisa 3. Nephews Teodosio, Estanislao, Mauricio and Prudencio because Rizal
built a house by the seashore of Talisay surrounded by fruit trees, a school for boys, and a hospital for
his patients.
X- The Deportation to Spain
1. On the 30th day of July, Rizal received notification to appear before Governor.General Blanco in
connection with a letter of recommendation to travel to Cuba as doctor in Spanish Army.
2. His departure was a grand event. The whole town saw him off without any urging. The town band
was there. As the hour of sailing approached, more and mre people filled the port. Rizal felt deeply
touched.
3. When Rizal boarded the banca which was to take him to Spain, the band struck Chopin's Marcah
Funebre. It seemed an omen of the tragic destiny of the hero who was not on the way to Cuba, but on
the way to his death
4. On the 6th of august rizal arrived in manila. To his surprise and disgust, he learned that the mail boat
Isla de Luzon had sailed a few hours earlier . As soon as the boat docked , the guardia civil relayed
the orders of the Governor General , that rizal was not to disembark. Soon after his mother and sister
Lucia , Trinidad and Maria and several nephews came to see him . The guard returned saying that he
was to keep him company and that at 7:30 they would take him to the commandant’s office.
5. While Rizal was patiently waiting on the cruiser Castilla for the next steamer to take him to Spain,
portentous events occurred, presaging the downfall of Spanish power in Asia. Rizal learned of the
eruption of the revolution and the raging battles around Manila through the newspaper he read on the
Castilla
6. Their relationship was not easy because Rizal’s mother did not approve of the fact that they were
living together outside of marriage. Josephine tried to leave him once in 1895 and again in 1896. She
 wrote to him while he was imprisoned on board the ship Castilla moored on Manila Bay shortly
before the outbreak of the Philippine Revolution against Spain that would, in part, be blamed on
him. In the letter dated Aug. 13, 1896, Josephine says: “My dear Joe, ““This morning at half past
eight Sra. Narcisa received a letter from you, I am very sorry that I have made a mistake of your
[clothing,] not sending your pants and waistcoat, but as you said you are not in great need of it. I
only send you some more collars and cuffs. You ask in your letter for mangoes, cheese, tyrines and
some lansones. I hope I can fulfill your wishes in sending the things, mangoes I am sure I can send
to you, but the other things I am not very sure. Yet we send Antonio to see if we can get the cheese,
lansones and tyrines.”
7. From Dapitan to Fort Santiago. When the Philippine Revolution started on August 26, 1896, his
enemies lost no time in pressing him down. They were able to enlist witnesses that linked him with
the revolt and these were never allowed to be confronted by him. Thus, from November 3, 1986, to
the date of his execution, he was again committed to Fort Santiago.
8. In his mode of sickness , Rizal wrote on April 22, 1886 a fine poem. “ A las Flores de Heidelberg”
(To the flowers of Heidelberg ). On July 31, 1886 Rizal wrote his first letter in German to Prof.
Ferdinand Blumentritt in Austria. Blumentritt answered the letter and sent two books and that was
the beginning of a beautiful friendship that lasted all their lives.
9. Don Pedro, with his son, disembarked at Singapore. He advised Rizal to stay behind too and take
advantage of the protection of the British law. Rizal did not heed his advice. Several Filipino
residents of Singapore, headed by Don Manuel Camus, boarded the steamer, urging him to stay in
Singapore to save his life. He also ignored their appeal because he had given his word of honor to
Governor General Blanco and he did not like to break it.
10. to inform him about his departure
11. On October 3, at 10:00 o’clock in the morning, the Isla de Panay arrived in Barcelona, with Rizal a
prisoner on board. The trip from Manila to Barcelona lasted exactly 30 days. He was kept under
heavy guard in his cabin for three days. His jailor was no longer the ship captain but the Military
Commander of Barcelona, who happened to be General Eulogio Despujol, the same one who
ordered his banishment to Dapitan in July, 1892. It was one of those coincidences in the lives of men
that make ‘history stranger than fiction’.
12. October 8, 1896 a friendly officer told Rizal that the Madrid newspapers were full of stories about
the bloody revolution in the Philippines and were blaming him for it. Realising the adverse and
unjust public opinion, he thanked God for giving him the chance to return in order to confront his
slanderers and to vindicate his name.On October 11, 1896 before reaching Port Said, Rizal’s diary
was taken away and was critically scrutinized by the authorities. Nothing dangerous was found in its
content. The cabin was searched thoroughly, but nothing incriminating was found.
LAPARAN MONICA D.
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Answers for RIZAL: ( 4th SET )

XI- The Trial, Retraction, and Execution

1. The Rizal Shrine in Fort Santiago was built in honor of the Philippine’s national hero, Dr. Jose Rizal.
Fort Santiago in Intramuros used to be a Spanish military fortress that imprisoned many Filipinos and
Americans during the Spanish Colonial Period and World War II. The most famous prisoner was Rizal.
2. After fishing as much evidence as possible, on November 20, 1896, the preliminary investigation on
Rizal began. During the five-day investigation, Rizal was informed of the charges against him before
Judge Advocate Colonel Francisco Olive. He was put under interrogation without the benefit of
knowing who testified against him. Presented before him were two kinds of evidences – documentary
and testimonial. Testimonial evidences, on the other hand, were comprised of oral proofs provided by
Martin Constantino, Aguedo del Rosario, Jose Reyes, Moises Salvador, Jose Dizon, Domingo Franco,
Deodato Arellano, Pio Valenzuela, Antonio Salazar, Francisco Quison, and Timoteo Paez.
3. Jose Rizal and his selfless sacrifice continues to echo in the consciousness of every Filipino. Much as
the decision to ... In their zealousness to hold him accountable, they even imprisoned Paciano and
mercilessly tortured him to implicate his younger brother. It was a veritable ...
4.
5. Captain Rafael Dominguez as the judge Advocate assigned with the task of deciding what corresponding
action should be done.
6. the preliminary investigation on Rizal began. During the five-day investigation, Rizal was informed of
the charges against him before Judge Advocate Colonel Francisco Olive. He was put under interrogation
without the benefit of knowing who testified against him. Presented before him were two kinds of
evidences – documentary and testimonial.
7. An army officer became Rizal’s defense lawyer.
8. Two days after, Rizal's case was endorsed to Blanco's successor, Governor Camilo de Polavieja, who
had the authority to command that the case be courtmartialed. On December 15, inside his cell at Fort
Santiago, Rizal wrote the controversial Manifesto addressed to his countrymen – a letter denouncing
bloody struggle, and promoting education and industry as the best means to acquire independence.
However, Judge Advocate General Nicolas de la Peña requested to Gov. Polavieja that the publication
of the manifesto be prohibited, and so, the governor did.
9. A military building , with a court composed of seven military officers headed by Lt. Col. Jose Togores
Arjona.
10. After Judge Advocate Domiguez opened the trial, it was followed by Atty. Alcocer’s reiteration of the
charges against Rizal, urging the court that the latter be punished with death. According, the three
crimes accused to him were rebellion, sedition and illegal association- the penalty for the first two being
life imprisonment to death, while the last , correctional imprisonment and a chargeof 325 to 3,250
pesetas.
11. Lt. Taviel de Andrade, on the other hand, later took the floor reading his speech in defense of Rizal. To
supplement this, Rizal read his own defense which he wrote in his cell in Fort Santiago. According to
 Rizal, there are twelve points to prove his innocence:

 as testified by Pio Valenzuela, Rizal was against rebellion

 he had not written a letter addressed to the Katipunan comprising revolutionary elements
 without his knowledge, his name was used by the Katipunan; if he really was guilty, he could have
escaped while he was in Singapore
 if he was guilty, he should have left the country while in exile; he shouldn't have built a home, bought a
parcel of land or established a hospital in Dapitan.
 if he was really the leader of the revolution, the revolutionists should have consulted him.
 he did not deny that he wrote the by-laws of the La Liga Filipina, but to make things clear, the
organization was a civic association, not a revolutionary society.
 after the first meeting of La Liga, the association banished because of his exile in Dapitan, thus, did not
last long.
 if the La Liga was reorganized nine months later, he had no idea about it
 if the La Liga had a revolutionary purpose, then Katipunan should not have been organized.
 if the Spanish authorities found his letters having bitter atmosphere, it was because in 1890 his family
was being persecuted resulting to their dispossession of properties and deportation of all his brothers-in-
law.
 he lived an exemplary life in Dapitan – the politico-military commanders and missionary priests in the
province could attest to that.
 if according to witnesses the speech he delivered at Doroteo Ongjunco's house had inspired the
revolution, then he want to confront these persons. If he really was for the revolution, then why did the
Katipunan sent an unfamiliar emissary to him in Dapitan? It is so because all his friends were aware that
he never advocated violence.
12. Rizal additional defense or reactions on the charges are the ffg:
 He does not question the jurisdiction of the court
 He has nothing to amend except that during his exile in Dapitan in 1892, he had not dealt in
political matters;
 He has nothing to admit on the charges against him
 He had nothing to admit on the declarations of the witnesses, he had not met nor knew, against
him.
13. he was sentenced to be shot in musketry until death at 7 o'clock in the morning of December 30, 1896
at Bagumbayan. The decision was submitted to Gov. Polavieja who immediately sought the opinion of
Nicolas de la Peña – the latter found the verdict just and final.
14.
15. .
16. .
17. The trial of Rizal that led to his execution was marked by three qualities. The first was haste. The second
was a meticulous observance of legal formalities that gave the impression of legality and justice. The
third, in contrast to the observance of legal forms, was a disregard for the demands of real substantive
justice. The records of Rizal's trial, kept in the military archives in Segovia, were brought to Madrid
where Wenceslao Retana carefully transcribed them. The transcript was sent to Epifanio de los Santos in
Manila who published them in 1913. The Retana transcript came to the possession of Gabriel A.
Bernardo, who placed them at the disposal of Father Horacio de la Costa S. J., who published the
Spanish text with English translation and notes in The Trial of Rizal (de la Costa 1961
LAPARAN MONICA D.
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5th set (05-05-2020) Acitivity

1. Look/search/download for at-least 6 different writings of Rizal. Note: Copy also your reference/s
2. From those writings, prepare five questions for discussion in each.
3. Then, make an activity/or any form of evaluation for each writings.
Focus on the following:
a. Vocabulary (3-5 words)
b. Details/Events/Significant ideas (10-15 items)
c. Reflective essay questions (1-2 questions)
4. Prepare your personal reflection for each writings.
5. Finally, make an answer key in all activity/evaluation you have prepared.

A. 6 Different Writngs of Rizal

1. To the Filipino Youth

Rizal wrote this literary poem when he was still studying at the University of Sto. Tomas (UST). Originally
written in Spanish (A la juventud filipina), Rizal submitted this piece for a poem contest organized for Filipinos
by the Manila Lyceum of Art and Literature. At the age of 18, this work is beaming with strong messages to
convince readers, the youth in particular, that they are the hope of the nation. He also stresses the importance of
education to one’s future. Rizal won the first prize and was rewarded with a feather-shaped silver pen and a
diploma. (https://theculturetrip.com/asia/philippines/articles/the-8-most-important-literary-works-by-jose-rizal/

2. Goodbye to Leonor

This literary piece gives an insight into the romantic relationship of Rizal and his beloved, Leonor Rivera. The
two met when in the province of Dagupan when Rivera was only 13-years-old. Rivera’s parents were not in
favor of their relationship and though distance separated them, the two kept in touch by sending letters and
photographs to each other. Rizal later found out that her lady love would soon tie the knot with Henry Kipping,
and the news definitely disheartened him. The lonely, heartbreaking feelings he felt, resulted in this melancholic
poem. (https://theculturetrip.com/asia/philippines/articles/the-8-most-important-literary-works-by-jose-rizal/)

3. To the Young Women of Malolos

Addressed to the Filipino women, Rizal’s letter entitled To The Young Women of Malolos reflects his
inheritance and issues reminders to Filipino women. In his letter, he addresses all kinds of Filipino women –
mothers, wives, and even the single women. Throughout this literary piece, he highlights the qualities that
Filipino mothers should possess, the duties of wives to their husbands and children, and a counsel on how
young women should choose their lifetime partners. The idea behind this letter sparked after he was impressed
by the women of Malolos who won the battle they fought. Rizal advises women to educate themselves, protect
their dignity and honor, and live with good manners – setting up as a role model.
(https://theculturetrip.com/asia/philippines/articles/the-8-most-important-literary-works-by-jose-rizal/)

4. Kundiman

A kundiman  traditionally refers to a love song where a man serenades the woman he loves. For scholars, this
word was derived from the Tagalog phrase “Kung Hindi man” (if it should not be so) which suggests that
people put their faith in a Higher Being who decides whether or not something is meant for them. But in Rizal’s
literary work, he wrote a kundiman to profess his intense love for his motherland. This piece reflects his high
hopes that one day, the Philippines would be free from treachery and injustice. At the time, the country faced
great threats while he was in Europe. And, through this work, he voices his hopeful thoughts despite being far
away from the country. (https://theculturetrip.com/asia/philippines/articles/the-8-most-important-literary-works-
by-jose-rizal/)

5. Junto Al Pasig

When translated into English, the title of this work means Beside Pasig River. In response to the Jesuits’
request, Rizal wrote this one-act play in the Spanish language for the velada – a gala variety program during the
principal feast days. The play centers around Leonido (a young Filipino who has a strong faith in the Virgin)
and the Diwata/Satan, which symbolizes the Spanish oppression towards Filipinos. Its theme highlights
Christianity, good vs. evil, and paganism. The Philippines’ national hero wrote it in honor of the Our Lady of
Peace and Voyage of the UST, and the play was staged on December 8, 1880.
(https://theculturetrip.com/asia/philippines/articles/the-8-most-important-literary-works-by-jose-rizal/)

6. Noli Me Tángere

One of the most sought-after books in Philippine literature until today, is Rizal’s famous novel titled Noli Me
Tángere (Touch Me Not). Driven by his undying love for his country, Rizal wrote the novel to expose the ills of
Philippine society during the Spanish colonial era. At the time, the Spaniards prohibited the Filipinos from
reading the controversial book because of the unlawful acts depicted in the novel. Yet they were not able to ban
it completely and as more Filipinos read the book, it opened their eyes to the truth that they were being
manhandled by the friars. In this revolutionary book, you’ll learn the story of Crisostomo Ibarra, how he dealt
with Spanish authorities, and how he prepared for his revenge, as told in Rizal’s second book, El
Filibusterismo. (https://theculturetrip.com/asia/philippines/articles/the-8-most-important-literary-works-by-jose-
rizal/)

B. Questions:

To the Filipino Youth

1. What is metabolize nourishing the Filipino youth?

2. What can you say about the Filipino youth today?
3. Why did Rizal wrote the poem to the Filipino youth?
4. What is the poem to the Filipino youth all about?
5. What was Rizals message to the Filipino youth?

Goodbye to Leonor

1. Why did Rizal wrote goodbye to Leonor?

2. When did Rizal wrote goodbye to Leonor?
3. Why did Leonor Rivera stay silent?
4. Who did Leonor Rivera marry?
5. Who is Leonor Rivera?

To the Young Women of Malolos

1. What made Rizal admire the young women of Malolos?

2. What significance does the letter of Rizal have in the struggle of the women of Malolos for their
education?
3. When did Rizal wrote to the young women of Malolos?
 4. What are the qualities duties and responsibilities of the Filipino mother According to Rizal?
5. What qualities Mother’s have to possess?

Kundiman

1. What are the characteristics of the Kundiman?

2. Who is the father of Kundiman?
3. When did Rizal wrote Kundiman?
4. What makes Kundiman more than a love song?

Junto Al Pasig

Noli Me Tángere

1. Why did Rizal entitled Noli Me Tangere?

2. What is the message of Noli Me Tangere?
3. What is the importance of Noli Me Tangere ?
4. What was the relevance of Noli Me Tangere in relation to nationalism?
 Evaluation

To the Filipino Youth

1. What are the challenges of today's youth? Cite an examples.

Nowadays the biggest challenge of youth is getting rid of their situations like:
 Getting rid of depression.
 Balancing their professional and personal lives.
 Time management.
 Getting rid form drug addiction.
 Unhealthy lifestyle.
 Being positive.
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To the Filipino Youth

1. What is metabolize nourishing the Filipino youth?

 Nourishing the Filipino youth is like taking care of your body. The awareness of the Filipino youth in
their mental, physical, social, and emotional health is vital to how they respond to their environment as
citizens of their country. ... Metabolism is the process of maintaining the condition of living things.
2. What can you say about the Filipino youth today?
 The Filipino youth today are passionately sagacious in working with other men without compromising
humanity and integrity. They behave with dignity and truly live out the truth. They encouragingly
influence others to be the youth that they desire to be.
3. Why did Rizal wrote the poem to the Filipino youth?
 Originally written in Spanish (A la juventud filipina), Rizal submitted this piece for a poem contest
organized for Filipinos by the Manila Lyceum of Art and Literature. At the age of 18, this work is
beaming with strong messages to convince readers, the youth in particular, that they are the hope of the
nation.
4. What is the poem to the Filipino youth all about?
 Rizal: The poem “To the Filipino Youth” by Dr. Jose Rizal is a message primarily to tell the
importance of one's love and appreciation to his dialect or language, for it is the bridge and intermediary
connecting people's country to each other.
5. What was Rizals message to the Filipino youth?
 Rizal - To The Filipino Youth. “To The Filipino Youth” Unfold, oh timid flower! Interpretation: Lift up
your radiant brow, The poem is a message primarily to tell the importance of one's This day, Youth of
my native strand!

Goodbye to Leonor

1. Why did Rizal wrote goodbye to Leonor?

 Goodbye to Leonor. “Goodbye to Leonor” was written by Rizal for his childhood sweetheart, Leonor
Rivera, when she married Henry Kipping, a British railway engineer. “Goodbye to Leonor” was written
by Rizal for his childhood sweetheart, Leonor Rivera — who was only 13 years old when they met in
Dagupan.
2. When did Rizal wrote goodbye to Leonor?
Rizal and the Katipuan On June 21, 1896.
3. Why did Leonor Rivera stay silent?
In 1888, Rizal stopped receiving letters from Rivera for a year, even as he kept sending letters to her.
The reason for Rivera's silence was the connivance between Rivera's mother and an Englishman named
Henry Charles Kipping, a railway engineer who fell in love with Rivera and was favoured by Rivera's
mother
4. Who did Leonor Rivera marry?
  Her mother, Silvestra, intercepted love letters between the two. Rizal thought Leonor had forgotten him.
Leonor was heartbroken that Jose had a change of heart. Leonor chose instead to marry Charles Kipping,
an Englishman.
5. Who is Leonor Rivera?
 Leonor Rivera–Kipping was the childhood sweetheart, and “lover by correspondence” of Philippine
national hero José Rizal.

To the Young Women of Malolos

1. What made Rizal admire the young women of Malolos?

 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. ... Rizal, however, emphasizes
on freedom of thought and the right to education, which must be granted to both boys and girls alike.
2. What significance does the letter of Rizal have in the struggle of the women of Malolos for their education?
 Rizal's letter to the women of Malolos emphasized reason and supported the education of women so that
they may be enlightened: religiousness required reason; without reason there was only religiosity.
3. When did Rizal wrote to the young women of Malolos?
 Today in Philippine History, February 22, 1889, Dr. Jose Rizal wrote to a group of young women of
Malolos. On February 22, 1889, national hero Dr. Jose Rizal wrote a letter to a group of young women
of Malolos supporting their plan of putting up a night school.
4. What are the qualities duties and responsibilities of the Filipino mother According to Rizal?
 RESPONSIBILITIES OF FILIPINO MOTHERS TO THEIR CHILDREN “youth is a flower-bed that is
to bear rich fruit and must accumulate wealth for its descendants.” To raise children close to the image
of God; To awaken and prepare the mind of the child for every good and desirable idea; To teach
children to prefer death with.
5. What is Rizal's main message in this letter?
 Rizal's Message to Filipino Women
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.

Kundiman

1. What are the characteristics of the Kundiman?

Who is the father of Kundiman?
2. When did Rizal wrote Kundiman?
3. What makes Kundiman more than a love song?

Junto Al Pasig
Noli Me Tángere

5. Why did Rizal entitled Noli Me Tangere?

6. What is the message of Noli Me Tangere?
7. What is the importance of Noli Me Tangere ?
8. What was the relevance of Noli Me Tangere in relation to nationalism?