Chapter 14
Chapter 14
Chapter 14
I. Learning Objectives
Discuss the summary and the important themes in the El Filibusterismo
Explain why a knowledge of history is important in reading a historical
novel
Examine the conditions of the Philippines society through El Filibusterimo
II. El Filibusterismo Summary
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III. El Filibusterismo : Continuing Relevance (INTRODUCTION)
“The choice of the peace or destruction is in the hands of Spain, because it is a clear
fact, that we are patient, peaceful, mind and unfeeling.”
“What is a man to do when he is denied justice? Take the law into his own hands or
wait for Spain to give him rights?”
System of Government
Inept Leaders, corrupt officials, and system of government in the Philippines
could lead to Spain’s downfall
Just Leadership of Rizal
Rizal was admired as a good leader
The Importance of national sentiment to guard
the society against all kinds of injustices and
oppression
Challenges of Filipinos
“Spanish will never be the common language in the country. Those among you who
speak that language are indifferent to their own tongue.”
“Where are the youth who will consecrate their golden hours, their illusions, and their
enthusiasm for the welfare of the country? We wait for you, O youth.”
Filipino Youth
Clues:
1. Father of Juli
2. Cultivate a piece of Land which is claimed
by the friars
3. SAKEANBG SLATE
KABESANG TALES
Relationship to Current Issue:
His character symbolizes the voice of the
minorities
Injustices received by the less fortunate
Kabesang Tales could also represent the
farmers
Clues:
PLACIDO PENITENTE
Clues
PADRE CAMORA
Relationship to Current Issue
Women Abuse
Clues:
1. One of the rich-folks and prayerful woman in Tiani
who is afraid of the friars
2. Served by Juli as made
3. ANARHEM ENPCGHAN
HERMANA PENCHANG
“Banal banalan”
Judgmental
Undue Influence of rich people
Clues:
1. Depicted as one who is sinful for she can’t utter
prayers taught in the church
2. She is Basilio’s sweetheart
3. LJUI
JULI
Relationship to Current Issue
Blinded by love
She also represent all the abused woman
Represents the brave woman all over the world
who sacrificed themselves for the sake of their family