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AB-EL 3B

6. Pre-Test:   Give your view on the statement below.

1. Words are sharper than the swords.

Words are more powerful than swords; a sword can only kill one person at a time, while
words can cause a massacre. When emotions fuel words, they gain tremendous power to
build or destroy. The impact of words on the listener is long-lasting. They have the power
to make him your friend or your foe. Words have the ability to both create and break
relationships. A sword is physically strong by causing physical damage, even death. In
contrast about words, Even if you don't mean it, words can't be taken back once they've
been said. As a result, you must choose your words carefully. It is thought that the way
one chooses words, phrases, and uses them when expressing one's thoughts can either
harm or satisfy others' feelings. To conclude, words are much powerful and influential
than any other weapon in this world. It is the future weapon which must not be misused.

Activity 1. Symbolism of characters

(Write at least 5 characters in Noli and present the symbolism of characters)

Juan Crisostomo Ibarra y Magsalin - Crisostomo Ibarra exemplified the vision that Jose
Rizal had aimed for the youth of the Philippines during his time. Others attributes Ibarra as
Rizal’s reflection of himself.

Maria Clara – Symbolizes the purity and innocence of a sheltered native woman during the
time of Spanish occupation. She does not value materials things that were abundantly
bestowed upon her by admirers and family alike but holds in high esteem her parents’ honor
and the promises she had given to her sweetheart.

Padre Damaso – He symbolizes the Spanish friars of Rizal’s time and is a comment on the
Spanish control of the Philippines.

Elias - Represents the common Filipino who is not only aware of the injustices done to their
countrymen that would also like to deliver them from their oppressors. He is said to be the
personification of Andres Bonifacio.

Pilosopo Tacio – Symbolizes the learned Filipinos who had once embraced the culture of the
Spanish regime. They eventually became disenchanted when they return to the Philippines
and observe the stark contrast their countrymen receive from their colonizers. The more they
turn to learning, the more they become eccentric to the masses they seek to enlighten.
VIII. Self-Evaluation: True or False. Write T if the statement is true and F if the statement is false.

F 1. Fr. Garcia was against the novel of Jose Rizal.

F 2. Noli Me Tamgere is an exposition only of government officials’ corruption.

F 3. Blumentritt does not appreciate Jose Rizal’ Noli Me Tangere.

F 4. Fr. Rodriguez was in favor of Rizal’s novel since it showed patriotic sense.

F 5. Negligence was one of the critics of the Spanish officials to Rizal’s Noli Me Tangere.

X. Post-Test:  With your knowledge in this chapter, answer the following questions below.

1. How does the novel of Rizal help his compatriots from the bondage of the colonizers and tremor the
Spanish political and religious setting?

When the novel was first published, it was considered scandalous; the nature of the book
frightened Spaniards, while Filipinos were fascinated and sympathized with the characters. The
book indirectly influenced the Philippine Revolution against Spain, which was also Andres
Bonifacio's dream at the time; he and Rizal called for direct representation to the Spanish
government and a greater role for the Philippines in Spain's political affairs. Since Andres
Bonifacio wants to fight for our country, he founded the KKK. The aim of Rizal and Bonifacio
was to take on the Spanish government, but they differed in how they went about doing so
because Bonifacio believes in "Revolution" and Rizal believes in "Reformation." Rizal called for
improvements at first, but when those efforts failed, he advocated for democracy, even though it
meant revolution. His novel "Noli Me Tangere," which focuses on changes, and its sequel, "El
Filibusterismo," which preaches revolt, demonstrate this. Rizal was the one who planted the
seed, and Bonifacio was the one who watered it. To conclude, the novel provides a concise
examination of Philippine culture during the Spanish rule. The book touches on the most heinous
and unheard sufferings endured by most Filipinos during the Spanish regime.
2. Opposite of the fictitious characters of Rizal’s Noli, write the corresponding real-life characters
on the lines. Conduct a supplemental research as necessary.

Crisostomo Ibarra Jose Rizal

Maria Clara Leonor Rivera
Elias Jose Rizal
Kapitan Tiago Capitan Hilario Sunico of San Nicolas
Sisa The second eldest sister to Jose Rizal
Basilio Crisostomo brothers of Hagonoy Bulacan
Crispin Crisostomo brothers of Hagonoy
Bulacan
Padre Salvi Padre Antonio Piernavieja
Padre Damaso The epitome of the hatred friar who demanded
respect from natives feared and was abusive. In the novel Franciscans became
the villains.
Pilosopong Tasyo Teodoro Romualdo de Jesus
Donya Victorina Agustina Medel