A.

Writings of Rizal

Mga Kababayang Dalaga sa Malolos

Theme:
Mga Kababayang Dalaga ng Malolos (English
Translation: To the Young Women of Malolos) is a letter
written by José Rizal for the young women of Malolos in
1889. The letter was addressed in the time of political
outrage caused by the twenty women who petitioned for a
night school to study the Spanish language and be at par with
men.

Background Story:

Noong ika-12 ng Disyembre 1888, isang pangkat ng kababaihan

ang iginiit sa pamahalaang Kastila ang kanilang hangaring
makapag-aral. Nang mabalitaan ito, sinulatan sila ni Jose Rizal
ng liham na naglalaman ng pitong habilin, na para sa kaniya ay
dapat magsilbing panata ng bawat Pilipina. Bilang pag-alala sa
anibersaryo ng pagkasilang ni Rizal, narito ang mga
pagsasalarawan ng mga habiling ito. Kalakip ng orihinal na
mensahe ni Rizal na nasa lumang Tagalog ang bersyong
isinakonteksto para sa ating panahon.

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 El Filibusterismo

Theme:
El filibusterismo. ( The Subversive or Subversion, as
in the Locsín English translation, are also possible),
also known by its English alternative title The Reign
of Greed,[1] is the second novel written
by Philippine national hero José Rizal. It is the sequel
to Noli me tangere and, like the first book, was written
in Spanish. It was first published in 1891 in Ghent.

Characters: Background Story:

Simoun The novel centers on the Noli-El fili duology's main
Basilio character Crisóstomo Ibarra, now returning for
vengeance as "Simoun". El fili’s dark theme
Dona Victorina departs dramatically from the previous novel's
Padre Florentino hopeful and romantic atmosphere, signifying
Ibarra's resort to solving his country's issues
through violent means, after his previous attempt
at reforming the country's system have made no
effect and seemed impossible with the corrupt
attitude of the Spaniards towards the Filipinos.

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 Kundiman

Theme:
A kundiman is actually a traditional
Filipino love song used by a young man to
serenade the woman of his love. ... In the
melancholic Kundiman ni Rizal, he
deplored the country's state of oppression
in the hands of colonizers.

Background Story:
Jose Rizal wrote "Kundiman" in
Tagalog in September 12, 1891.
A kundiman is actually a
traditional Filipino loved song
used by a young man to
serenade the woman of his love.
The theme Rizal's "Kundiman"
is his intense love for his
motherland. His words reflected
his optimism that Philippines
would be freed from injustice
and bondage.
Meaning:
Jose Rizal's nationalism did not
manifest itself in his novels and
essays, but also in also song,
particularly the kundiman. The
choice of the musical form was,
of course, fitting-because more
than just a song about love, the
kundiman is a song about intense
devotion.

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 A la juventud filipina / To the filipino youth

Theme:
A la juventud filipina (English
Translation: To The Philippine Youth) is
a poem written in Spanish by Filipino writer
and patriot José Rizal, first presented in
1879 in Manila, while he was studying at
the University of Santo Tomas.

Summary:
In the poem Rizal praises the benefits that Spain had
bestowed upon the Philippines. Rizal had frequently depicted
the renowned Spanish explorers, generals and kings in the
most patriotic manner. He had pictured education (brought to
the Philippines by Spain) as "the breath of life instilling
charming virtue". He had written of one of his Spanish
teachers as having brought "the light of the eternal splendor".

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 NOLI ME TANGERE

THEME:

Noli me Tangere, Latin for "Touch me not" is an 1887 novel

by José Rizal, one of the national heroes of
the Philippines during the colonization of the country by Spain,
to describe perceived inequities of
the Spanish Catholic friars and the ruling government.
Originally written in Spanish, the book is more commonly
published and read in the Philippines in
either Tagalog or English. Together with its sequel, El
Filibusterismo, the reading of Noli is obligatory for high school
students throughout the country. The two novels are widely
considered the national epic of the Philippines and are adapted in
many forms, such as operas, musicals, plays, and other forms of
art.

Background Story:
MAIN CHARACTERS:
Originally written in Spanish, the book is
Maria Clara more commonly published and read in
Padre Damaso the Philippines in either Tagalog or English.
Together with its sequel, El Filibusterismo,
Elias the reading of Noli is obligatory for high
Capitan Tiago school students throughout the country. The
Crisostomo ibarra two novels are widely considered
the national epic of the Philippines and are
adapted in many forms, such as operas,
musicals, plays, and other forms of art.

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 B. Answer in Essay Form

 What values and attitudes in writings of Rizal are valued and relevant today?
.Elaborate.

- The enduring greatness of Rizal lies in the richness of his ideas and the
nobility of his examples. The validity of his progressive thoughts and soul-
searching teachings is his legacy to humanity.

Rizal’s prophetic insights and matchless visions on how the Filipinos can
travel the road to progress so that they can enjoy the fullness of nationhood
either economically, politically, educationally, socially and culturally under
the mantle of national solidarity are inspiring.

Most of Rizal’s best virtues that had been valued by Filipinos includes Love
and Charity towards the nation and his fellowmen. His love on his parents was
admirable and it was showed on his novels. His Purity and idealism were also
practiced as shown in his perfection of virtues and purity of thoughts with
clean behavior.

In addition, Noble Conduct is also one of Rizal’s values because he is a man

with Faith, clean conscience and upright thinking.

These values of our national hero can be very useful not only for me as a
student but also for every individual that has a vision on the great
improvement of our beloved Country.

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  As a student how will you manifest your sense of nationalism?

- As a student, there are different ways to showcase my sense of nationalism. I

can achieve it by means of simple and possible ways such as showing my
respect towards the National Anthem and also with my local dialogue or
language. One more thing is by means of studying and practicing my history.

One more tool that may showcase my nationalism is through Promotion of

local products in that way I can show my pride towards Filipino products.
Practice of local culture will also have an impact on manifesting my
nationalism.

This small ways of mine can be enough to spark up one youth to another to be
able to achieve the Country’s long-term goals.

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 C. Write a poem about your love for your Country.

“ Magka-isa “

I am a Filipino youth, by heart, blood and mind

Through peace and unity we bind
In this country love and hospitality are shown
But we can’t achieve greatness if we fight alone.

Through ups and downs we should be one

Even if the tracks are hard, we should strongly run.
We might not have weapons as others have,
But we got a heart that has pure of love.

So here’s my simple letter to the youth

Let us help one another to walk with truth.