Name: Neil John Quidet

Course & Year: BSAr-3B

GE – LWR

WRITTEN ASSESSMENT:

EXERCISE NO. 5

COMPARATIVE MATRIX

Present comparative matrices about the following:

a. Rizal and Morga’s views on Filipino Culture

b. Compare and contrast the characters, plot and theme of Noli Me Tangere and El Filibusterismo

Rizal and Morga’s Views on Filipino Culture

Aspect Rizal's view Morga's view

Cultural Identity Emphasized the importance of Documented Filipino culture during

preserving Filipino culture the Spanish colonization period

Appreciation Advocated for Filipinos to embrace Morga provided a historical account

their heritage without personal advocacy

Critique Critiqued the negative impact of Morga's work focused on historical

Spanish colonization documentation and observations

Launguage Promoted the use of the Filipino Wrote in Spanish, which was the
language (Tagalog) language of the colonial elite

Cultural Identity Recognized the diversity of Filipino Described cultural practices and
cultures and languages traditions of Filipinos
b. Comparison of Noli Me Tangere and El Filibusterismo

Aspect Noli Me Tangere El Filibusterismo

Characters - Crisostomo Ibarra: Protagonist - Simoun (Crisostomo Ibarra):

Central character and anti-hero

- Maria Clara: Love interest of Ibarra - Basilio and Isagani: Key

characters

- Padre Damaso: Main antagonist - Basilio and Isagani: Key characters

Plot - Explores social injustices in the - Follows Simoun's plot to incite a

Philippines revolution

- Reveals corruption and abuses of - Focuses on the consequences of

Spanish friars societal ills

Theme - Social commentary on colonial - Themes of revolution, revenge,

oppression and societal change

- Love, sacrifice, and identity - Tragedy and disillusionment