Group 8

Crissy Clae Egenias

Stefanie De Leon
Joel Feria
Marianne Lipata
Jaziel Villanueva
Maricar Vinoya
 NOLI ME TANGERE
• Background
• Theme
• Characters
• Sypnosis
 BACKGROUND
• Publication
• "Noli Me Tangere" by José Rizal was published in 1887 in
Berlin, Germany
• It was initially funded by Rizal's friend Maximo Viola
• consisted of 2,000 copies, printed by Berliner
Buchdruckerei-Action-Gesellschaft
• It was released on March 21, 1887
• Groundbreaking work
 THEME
The central theme of "Noli Me Tangere" by José
Rizal are:
• Social Injustice and Oppression - The
novel portrays the exploitation of the Filipino
people by the Spanish authorities and the
friars (priests).
• Corruption of the Church - One of Rizal’s
boldest critiques in "Noli Me Tangere" is aimed
at the Catholic Church. The novel presents
the friars as morally corrupt, using religion to
maintain power and control over the
 THEME
• Colonial Mentality and National
Identity - One of Rizal’s boldest critiques
in "Noli Me Tangere" is aimed at the
Catholic Church. The novel presents the
friars as morally corrupt, using religion to
maintain power and control over the
population.
• The Power of Education - Education
plays a significant role in the novel. Rizal,
 THEME
• Love and Sacrifice - Maria Clara,
Ibarra’s love interest, embodies the
theme of sacrifice.
• Revoultion Vs. Reform - While Ibarra
initially advocates for peaceful reform,
other characters like Elias suggest that
revolution might be necessary to end the
suffering of the people.
 CHARACTER
Crisostomo Ibarra
S
• One of the main protagonist in the novel
Noli Me Tangere
• Juan Crisostomo Ibarra y Magsalin
• Crisostomo Ibarra is the mestizo (mixed-
race) son of Filipino businessman Don
Rafael Ibarra
• The young man studied in Europe for 7
years
• His fiancee is the beautiful lass Maria Clara
 CHARACTER
Maria Clara
S
• Maria Clara de los Santos
• the daughter of Capitan Tiago
• the fiancee of Crisostomo Ibarra
Padre Damaso
• Spanish friar in the Philippines
• Padre Damaso is an arrogantand pedantic priest
• Despite having lived amongst Filipinos and
hearing their confessions over 20 years.
 CHARACTER
Elias
S
• An outlaw and vagabond revolutionary who
resents the power the Catholic church and
Spanish government have in the Philippines
• He also tries to convince Ibarra to join him and a
band of disenchanted revolutionaries who want
to retaliate against the abusive Civil Guard.
• After Ibarra saves his life, from a viscious
crocodile, Elias swears to protect the young man
from his enemies, which are legion.
 CHARACTER
Padre SalviS
• A serious and comitted Spanish friar who takes
over Father Damaso's post in San Diego as the
town's priest
• Fray Salvi is meticulous and cunning man who
uses his religious stature for political influence,
benefitting both himself and the church
 CHARACTER
Kapitan Tiago
S
• A Filipino socialite and well respected member of
tje conutry's well elite.
• Close with high-ranking clergy members like
Father Salvi and Father Damaso
• He is one of the richest land owners in Manila and
San diego
• He is concerned in making sure his daughter,
Maria Clara marries an affluent man with ample
social capital
 CHARACTER
Pilosopo Tasyo

S
• An old man who used to study Philosphy and who
prefers secular knowledge to Catholicism
• Tasio respects Ibarra and hopes dearly that Ibarra
will succeed in building a school that is
Don
independent Rafael
to the Church Ibarra
• Crisostomo Ibarra's father
• Don rafael perished in prison after Father Damaso
accused him of heresy and subversion
 CHARACTER
Crispin and Basilio

S
• They trained to become a sexton
• Their mother is Sisa
• They are maltreated by Priest

Sisa
• The mother of Crispin and Basilio
• Married to a drunk gambler who provides nothing
in the way of financial or even emotional support
• she goes crazy after losing her sons
 CHARACTER
Don Tiburcio de Espadana

S
• A Spaniard who speaks with a stutter and looks
significantly older than his age, 35 years old
• Don Tiburcio came to the Philippines as a
customs officer, but was dismissed upon his
arrival Doña Victorina
• A Filipina woman married to Don Tiburcio
• Doña Victorina cares more about her image as a
beautiful and admired socialite
• She is only in her thirties but looks much older
 CHARACTER
Doña Consolacion

S
• An older Filipina woman married to an ensign
• Doña Consolacion is a brutal and vulgar partner
who berates the ensign, engaging him in an
intense physical fights heard across the town
Captain General
• An unamed representative of Spain, and the
highest government official of the Philippines
• Civil Guard members, townspeople, and Friars are
deeply respect him and defer to his judgment,
each set of people volleying for his favor
 CHARACTER
Linares

S
• Doctor Tiburcio's nephew from Spain
• Linares has a Law degree and is the most
intelligent member of the Espadaña family, a fact
that endears him to Doña Victorina
Don Filipo Lino
• The deputy mayor of San Diego
• is described as "almost liberal" and represents
the informal party of the younger and open-
minded generations
 SUMMARY
Juan Crisostomo Ibarra y Magsalin, known as Ibarra, returns to the
Philippines after seven years of studying in Europe. At a reunion dinner
hosted by his friend Captain Tiago, Ibarra is surprised by the hostile
treatment from Father Dámaso, who he thought was a friend of his late
father.

Later, family friend Señor Guevara reveals that Ibarra’s father died in
prison due to slander and accusations of subversion and heresy, with
Father Dámaso playing a significant role in his downfall. Shocked and
unsure of his next steps, Ibarra visits his former lover, Maria Clara, but
their conversation leaves him unsettled.

Determined to honor his father’s peaceful legacy, Ibarra plans to build a

public school in his hometown. However, he faces warnings about Father
 SUMMARY
Meanwhile, two young boys, Crispin and Basilio, work as sextons to
support their abused mother, Sisa. When Crispin is falsely accused of theft
and beaten, Basilio escapes but cannot find his brother the next day. Sisa
loses her sanity while searching for her sons. Ibarra, seeking solace at his
father’s grave, is horrified to learn that his father’s body was exhumed and
discarded on Father Dámaso’s orders

During the town’s festivities, Ibarra plans to celebrate the new school, but
Elias warns him of a plot to kill him. That night, Father Dámaso insults
Ibarra and his father at a dinner, leading Ibarra to punch him. Maria Clara
stops Ibarra from killing Dámaso, resulting in Ibarra’s excommunication.
Maria Clara falls ill and is reengaged to another man after her father calls
off her wedding to Ibarra.
 SUMMARY
The Captain General lifts Ibarra’s excommunication, angering the clergy.
Father Salvi, in love with Maria Clara, plots with Lucas to frame Ibarra for a
rebellion. Ibarra is imprisoned based on a letter he wrote to Maria Clara
years ago. Elias rescues him, and they visit Maria Clara, who reveals she
was blackmailed by Father Salvi. Elias sacrifices himself to mislead their
pursuers, allowing Ibarra to escape.

Maria Clara tells Father Dámaso she cannot marry Linares and threatens
suicide if not allowed to enter a convent. Father Dámaso reluctantly
agrees. On Christmas Eve, Basilio finds his mother, Sisa, who dies of shock
upon recognizing him. Elias, mortally wounded, asks Basilio to place his
body with Sisa’s on a funeral pyre, expressing hope for the future of their
country.
 SUMMARY
On Christmas Eve, Basilio leaves his adoptive family's cabin to search for
his mother, Sisa. He finds her, but she doesn't recognize him and runs
away. When he finally catches her, she recognizes him and dies of shock.
Elias, mortally wounded, appears and asks Basilio to place his body with
Sisa's on a funeral pyre. Elias expresses his hope for the future of their
country, saying, "I die without seeing dawn's light shining on my country...
You, who will see it, welcome it for me...don't forget those who fell during
the night time."
EL FILIBUSTERISMO
• Background
• Theme
• Characters
• Sypnosis
 BACKGROUND
• Publication
• “El Filibusterismo” is the second novel by Jose
Rizal, published in 1891 as a sequel to “Noli Me
Tangere”.
• It follows the story of Simoun, a wealthy jeweler
who is actually Crisostomo Ibarra in disguise
• the novel only printed in a limited run due to
financial dificulties. Only 2,000 copies were
published when the novel was released.
• this highlights the harsh realities of oppression,
corruption, and the growing disillusionment with
peaceful reforms under Spanish rule.
 THEME
The central theme of "Noli Me Tangere" by José
Rizal are:

• Revolution & Reform

• Oppression & Injustice
• Corruption & Hypocrisy
• Education & Liberation
• Vengeance & Sacrifice
CHARACTER
• Simoun
• The
S main protagonist,
formerly known as Crisostomo
Ibarra in Noli Me Tangere. Now
disguised as a wealthy
jeweler.
• A Filibustero
• Returned to revenge
CHARACTER
• Basilio
S
• Son of Sisa
• A medical student whose
family suffered under Spanish
rule.
CHARACTER
• Isagani
S
• Friend of Basilio
• An idealistic student and poet
who opposes Simoun’s violent
methods.
CHARACTER
S
• Paulita Gomez
A beautiful young woman who is
the love interest of both Isagani
and Juanito Pelaez
CHARACTER
S
• Kabesang Tales
A former farmer turned bandit
after his land is taken by the
friars.
CHARACTER
• Padre
Florentino
S
A patriotic priest and Isagani’s
uncle.
CHARACTER
S
• Padre Salvi
A corrupt friar from Noli Me
Tangere who continues to play a
significant role in the
exploitation of the Filipino
people.
CHARACTER
S
• Padre Camorra
A lecherous friar who represents
the abusive religous authorities
in the colony.
CHARACTER
S
• Don Custodio
• A famous “contractor”
• A government official who
embodies the inefficiency and
apathy of the colonial
administration.
CHARACTER
S
• Juanito Pelaez
Son of Don Timoteo Pelaez

A wealthy, arrogant student who

rivals Isagani for Paulita’s
affection.
 SUMMARY
EL FILIBUSTERISMO

“El Filibusterismo”, written by Dr. Jose Riza, is the sequel to his

novel “Noli Me Tangere” and is set in the Philippines during the
spanish colonial period.
It follows the character of Simoun, a wealthy and enismatic
jeweler who is actually the disguised return of the original
protagonist, Crisostomo Ibarra.
Driven by a desire for revenge against the spanish authorities
who wronged him, Simoun plots to incite a revolution. The novel
explores themes of Social Injustice, Corruption, and the Struggle
for freedom. Offering a critique of the colonial system and
envisions a path towards reform and liberation.
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