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Welcome to the fifth lesson of the course on the Life and Works of
Jose Rizal. This lesson is a continuation of of the previous lesson
about Jose Rizal travels, life and experiences in Europe. This lesson
provides a discussion on the life and experiences of Jose Rizal while
he was in Europe in 1888-1892.
Objectives:
The following are the learning outcomes we are expected to achieve at
the end of the lesson:
Discuss the reasons of Jose Rizals second travel to Europe
Describe the experiences and activities of Jose Rizal in Europe
Identify the works done by Jose Rizal during his stay in Europe
Explain the reasons why Rizal went back to the Philippines
Infer from Rizals works about his life in Europe and the social
milieu of Europe during that time
Explain how Jose Rizals experiences influenced his ideals and
philosophies in life and for the country
Activities/Exercises
Accomplish the module execises. Watch movie clip about Rizals life and
experiences in Europe. Read some of Jose Rizals works.
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LIFE AND WORKS OF JOSE RIZAL
Read an article about Jose Rizals annotation of Antonio de MorgasSuccesos de las Islas
Filipinasin http://www.philippinestudies.net/ojs/index.php/ps/article/viewFile/662/663
While completing his annotation to the Sucesos, he also began writing the El
Filibusterismo, the sequel of the Noli Me Tangere.
In December 1888, Filipinos in Barcelona, Spain organized and founded the La
Solidaridad. The publication of the newspaper started in Feb 1889. Jose Rizal was in
London but was elected as the honorary president of the organization. The organization
through the La Solidaridad demanded for reforms and the assimilation of Philippines to
Spain. Jose Rizal continued to contribute articles in the La Solidaridad such as The
Philippines: A century hence and To the Young Women of Malolos.
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VI. El Filibusterismo
Jose Rizal finished the El Filibusterismo in 1891 in Ghent, Belgium. It
is a sequel to the Noli Me Tangere and was dedicated to the Gomburza. But
due to lack of money, Rizal almost decided not to publish it. Fortunately for
him he got financial help from Valentin Ventura who lent him money for the
printing of the novel.
VII. El Filibusterismo
Jose Rizal went to Hong Kong to meet his family in December 1891. He
expressed to them his plan to establish a colony in Borneo to be free from the
Spaniards but it his family members did not approve it.
References
Coates, Austin. 1969. Rizal: Philippine Nationalist and Martyr. Quezon City:
Malaya Books
Craig, Austin. Lineage Life and Labors of Jose Rizal Philippine Patriot
Ocampo, Ambeth R, 2000. Rizal Without The Overcoat. Pasig City: Anvil Pub.
Ocampo, Nilo S. 1995. Rizal: Makabayan at Martir. Diliman, Q.C.: University
of the Philippines Press
Schumacher, John SJ. 1996. The Making of a Nation. Quezon City: Ateneo de
Manila Press
Internet Sources:
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http://joserizal.nhcp.gov.ph/Biography/e-europe.htm
http://joserizal.ph/tr27.html
http://joserizal.info/
http://www.rizalinfo.net/
http://elearning.nhcp.gov.ph/rizal-shrine
http://www.gutenberg.org/ebooks/search/?query=jose+rizal
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