Verdades para Noli

Me Tangere
Facts and Character Analysis

Historical Context:
The novel was published in 1887, during the Spanish
colonial period in the Philippines. It served as a wake-
up call for Filipinos, exposing the abuses and injustices
of Spanish friars and government officials.
 "Noli Me Tangere"
became a wake-up call
for Filipinos for several
reasons:
Exposure of Colonial Abuses:
The novel vividly exposed the injustices, abuses, and
corruption committed by Spanish friars and government
officials during the colonial period. Through its characters
and plotlines, it depicted the harsh realities faced by
Filipinos under Spanish rule, including exploitation,
discrimination, and brutality..
Stirring Nationalism:
"Noli Me Tangere" stirred a sense of nationalism and pride
among Filipinos by highlighting their history, culture, and
struggles. It challenged the colonial narrative that
portrayed Filipinos as inferior and incapable of self-
governance, empowering them to question and resist
oppressive colonial structures.
Call for Social Reform:
José Rizal, the author, used the novel as a platform to
advocate for social reform and justice. By exposing the ills
of society, such as the abuse of power by the clergy and the
oppression of the native population, Rizal urged Filipinos
to demand change and work towards a better future for
their country.
Awakening Consciousness:
The novel sparked a collective awakening among Filipinos,
prompting them to reflect on their identity, history, and
aspirations as a nation. It inspired discussions and debates
about colonialism, nationalism, and the path towards
liberation and independence.
Creation of Noli Me
tangere
The writing of "Noli Me Tangere" was a significant milestone in the life of José Rizal.
Rizal began conceptualizing the novel during his studies in Europe, particularly in Spain
and Germany, where he witnessed firsthand the injustices suffered by his fellow
countrymen under Spanish colonial rule.

The title "Noli Me Tangere" is Latin for "Touch Me Not," taken from the Gospel of John in
the Bible. Rizal chose this title to symbolize the themes of revolution and resistance
against oppression.
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Rizal's experiences and observations fueled his passion to expose the abuses of
the Spanish authorities and the friars in the Philippines. He meticulously
researched the social, political, and cultural landscape of his homeland,
incorporating real-life events and characters into his narrative.

Writing "Noli Me Tangere" was not without risks. Rizal knew that his novel would
anger the Spanish authorities and the friars, who held considerable power in the
Philippines. Despite the danger, he continued to work on the manuscript, driven
by his desire to awaken his countrymen to the injustices they faced.
Finally, in 1887, "Noli Me Tangere" was published in Berlin, Germany, with funds
provided by Rizal himself and his friends. The novel was an instant success, sparking
widespread discussion and debate about the issues it raised. However, its publication
also led to Rizal's eventual exile from the Philippines, as Spanish authorities viewed
him as a threat to their rule.

Despite the personal and professional risks he faced, Rizal's dedication to his homeland
and his belief in the power of literature to effect change drove him to write "Noli Me
Tangere," leaving behind a lasting legacy in Philippine literature and history.
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timeline of significant events related to

"Noli Me Tangere" from Rizal's time
in Madrid, Spain, to its impact on 20th-
century Philippines:
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1884-1885: José Rizal, while studying medicine and other disciplines in Madrid, begins
conceptualizing "Noli Me Tangere" based on his observations of Spanish colonial rule
and the injustices suffered by Filipinos.

1886: Rizal completes the manuscript of "Noli Me Tangere" in Berlin, Germany, and
finds a publisher willing to print it. The novel is printed in German due to censorship
concerns in Spain.

1887: "Noli Me Tangere" is published in Berlin, with Rizal funding the publication with
the help of his friends. The novel gains immediate attention and acclaim among Filipino
expatriates and intellectuals in Europe.
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1887-1891: Copies of "Noli Me Tangere" are smuggled into the Philippines despite the
Spanish colonial government's efforts to ban it. The novel sparks discussions and
debates about colonialism, nationalism, and social reform among Filipinos.

1891: Rizal returns to the Philippines from Europe, but "Noli Me Tangere" has already
made him a target of the Spanish authorities, who view him as a subversive. He is exiled
to Dapitan in Mindanao.

1896: The publication of "Noli Me Tangere" contributes to the growing discontent

among Filipinos against Spanish rule, culminating in the outbreak of the Philippine
Revolution. The novel becomes a symbol of resistance and inspiration for Filipino
revolutionaries.
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Late 19th to early 20th century: "Noli Me Tangere" continues to be circulated

clandestinely in the Philippines, inspiring generations of Filipinos to fight for
independence and social justice.

1898: The Philippines declares independence from Spain after the Spanish-American
War. "Noli Me Tangere" is embraced as a national literary treasure and a symbol of
Filipino identity and resilience.

20th century: "Noli Me Tangere" remains a staple in Philippine literature and

education, studied in schools and universities across the country. It continues to
influence Filipino writers, intellectuals, and activists, shaping their understanding of
Philippine history, identity, and aspirations for the future.
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1898: The Philippines declares independence from Spain after the Spanish-
American War. "Noli Me Tangere" is embraced as a national literary
treasure and a symbol of Filipino identity and resilience.

20th century: "Noli Me Tangere" remains a staple in Philippine literature

and education, studied in schools and universities across the country. It
continues to influence Filipino writers, intellectuals, and activists, shaping
their understanding of Philippine history, identity, and aspirations for the
future.
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Several motivations drove José Rizal to write "Noli Me

Tangere":
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Social Justice: Rizal was deeply disturbed by the social injustices and
abuses suffered by his fellow Filipinos under Spanish colonial rule. He
witnessed firsthand the oppressive system that favored the Spanish
authorities and the friars while exploiting and marginalizing the native
population. Writing "Noli Me Tangere" was his way of exposing these
injustices and advocating for social reform.

Nationalism: Rizal was a fervent nationalist who believed in the inherent

dignity and worth of the Filipino people. He was passionate about
promoting Filipino identity and culture, and he saw literature as a powerful
tool for inspiring national consciousness and unity. "Noli Me Tangere" was
his contribution to the awakening of Filipino nationalism and the fight for
independence from colonial rule.
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Intellectual Enlightenment: As a highly educated and well-traveled individual, Rizal

was influenced by Enlightenment ideals of reason, liberty, and equality. He believed
in the power of knowledge and education to transform society and bring about
positive change. "Noli Me Tangere" reflects Rizal's intellectual engagement with the
political, social, and cultural issues of his time, as well as his desire to enlighten his
countrymen about their plight.

Personal Experience: Rizal's own experiences, both in the Philippines and abroad,
shaped his worldview and informed his writing. He witnessed the injustices and
inequalities faced by Filipinos under Spanish rule, as well as the resilience and
spirit of his people. His travels and studies in Europe exposed him to different
political ideologies and social movements, which influenced his perspective on
colonialism and imperialism.
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Randy David (2011), he interpreted the ultimate verse (John 20: 17) withinside the context of Noli Me
Tangere. He analogized the resurrection of Jesus because the patient (Filipinas) who's dying, however
it's far on its manner to its religious rebirth. He believed that Rizal advised his readers, Spaniards and
Filipinos withinside the identical manner, now no longer to hang to its morbid state (regarding the
country). Let it cross as a substitute, and allow it locate its redemption. Far from grieving or simply
lamenting the country's depressing state, Rizal changed into sounding out a name to action. Prof.
David changed into assured that Rizal changed into now no longer simply dissecting the malignant of
the Philippine society (most cancers of the society) below the Spanish colonial rule. He changed into
as a substitute pronouncing the emergence of a brand new kingdom from the decadence of colonial
society, and he changed into now no longer calling upon a god who could provide a treatment however
upon a people that he hoped, could redeem the kingdom from its determined state. ME TANGERE In
the English model of Noli Me Tangere, "The Social Cancer" hie go sir" he introduced once they had
been nicely withinside the Fate as he Pointed to the location When he reached.
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In writing his novel, Noli Me Tangere, Rizal took three (3) years to complete it. He
began out writing it in 1884, and he completed writing it on February 21, 1887. On
December 25, 1887, Maximo Viola changed into bowled over to discover that his
compadre and amigo, Rizal changed into residing in poverty, and he changed into
sickly because of loss of right nourishment. This is the instant in which Rizal
changed into annoyed due to the fact he had no approach to print his novel, and in
his vexation, he nearly tears his manuscript. Rizal lived in poverty at that moment,
due to the fact his brother, Paciano neglected to ship his allowance because of the
crisis (locust infestation) that they'd in Calamba. That changed into the time whilst
large swarm of locust devastated the rice and sugar vegetation in Calamba. Rizal's
conflict changed into resolved with the aid of using his friend, Maximo Viola who
agreed to finance the printing price of Noli Me Tangere. Rizal's novel changed into
published in Printing Press, Berliner Buchdruckre-Action Gesselchaft which charged
them three hundred pesos for 2,000 copies. As a debt of gratitude, Rizal gave the
galley evidence of Noli Me Tangere to Maximo Viola.
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FACTS AND CHARACTERS IN NOLI

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•Juan Crisostomo Ibarra y Magsalin Ibarra or Crisostomo

•Maria Clara de los Santos y Alba
•Don Santiago de los Santos
•Dona Pía Alba
•Padre Damaso Verdolagas
•Elias
•Salomé
•Don Anastacio
•Padre Manuel Martín
•Don Rafael Ibarra
•Don Saturnino Ibarra
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•Sinang
•Capitá n Basilio
• Bruno and Tarsilo
•Basilio
•Padre Hernando de la Sibyla
•Padre Bernardo Salví
•El Alférez or Alperes
• Doñ a Consolacion
•Teniente Guevara
•Alfonso Linares
•Gobernador Heneral
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Themes:
Colonialism and Oppression: The novel explores the exploitation and mistreatment of Filipinos by
Spanish colonizers, particularly by the friars and government officials.

Identity and Nationalism: Characters grapple with their identity as Filipinos and struggle against the
cultural imposition of Spanish colonialism. The novel sparks a sense of nationalism and calls for social
reform.

Symbolism:
The Crocodile: Represents the Spanish colonial government, which devours its own people. The Stone:
Symbolizes the burden of oppression and injustice carried by Filipinos.

The Poisonous Plants: Reflect the toxic influence of colonialism on Philippine society.
From "The Wandering Jew" as his concept in writing his novel to his catchy title, Noli Me Tangere derived
from the Gospel of John 20:17, any other beautiful on Rizal's novel changed into its cowl page. Noli Me
Tangere's cowl page is along with numerous pictures just like the crosS (top right), pomelo blossom and
laurel leaves (close to the cross), silhouette of woman (top left), burning torch (underneath the silhouette
of woman), sunflower (close to the burning torch), bamboo stalks (close to Rizal), Man in a cassock
(close to Noli), chain and whip (underneath Rizal), and helmet of the guardia civil (decrease right). These
pictures are certainly conceptualized and designed via way of means of Rizal, himself. But what's in the
back of those pictures, are the pictures that represented the scenarios withinside the novel. What are
Rizal's motives in putting those pictures in his novel?
cross represented as the literal cross and the sign of the cross: "In those
times the cross and the sword went hand in hand, but in the Philippines the
latter was rarely needed or used“

The Pomelo blossom and laurel did not appear in any chapter of the Social
Cancer, but in the 1th century Philippines, they represent honor and
dignity. This can be attributed on the character of Juan Crisostomo Ibarra y
Magsalin, and his mysterious friend and ally, Elias.

silhouette refers to the character of Sisa, a mother who wanders the

forests in search of her lost children. Her silhouette, often depicted against
the moonlight or the setting sun, symbolizes her grief, despair, and the
plight of the oppressed under Spanish colonial rule in the Philippines.
the burning torch symbolizes enlightenment, knowledge, and the desire for change. It's
often used to represent the awakening of the Filipinos to the injustices and abuses
during the Spanish colonial era in the Philippines.

The sunflower (girasol in Spanish) as one of the images in the cover did not appear in
the Social Cancer. Hence, its embodiment in the novel is still unknown but in the
present time, it may symbolize hope and enlightenment.

bamboo symbolizes resilience, strength, and the Filipino spirit. It's often used to depict
the resilience of the Filipino people in the face of oppression and adversity during the
Spanish colonial period.
The cassock (sotana in Spanish) did not appear in any chapters of the novel. This means
Rizal did not give any details with regards to the physical descriptions of the religious orders
like Padre Damaso, Salvi, Sibyla and others.
the chain symbolizes the oppressive nature of the Spanish colonial rule in the Philippines. It
represents the bondage and subjugation of the Filipino people under the Spanish regime, as
well as the struggle for freedom and liberation from colonial oppression.

the whip symbolizes the oppressive power of the Spanish colonial authorities over the
Filipino people. It's often used by the Guardia Civil, representing their authority to punish
and subjugate the native population. The whip serves as a tool of fear and control,
highlighting the injustices and abuses faced by the Filipinos under Spanish rule.
the helmet represents the authority and power of the Spanish colonial
regime, particularly the Guardia Civil. It symbolizes their militaristic
control over the Filipino people and their ability to enforce obedience
through force. The helmet serves as a visual reminder of the
oppressive nature of Spanish rule and the constant threat of violence
faced by the Filipino populace.
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