Chapter 6 Noli Me Tangere Flashcards
(13 cards)
Educated Filipino elite who sought reforms during Spanish rule; Rizal belonged to this class.
Ilustrado
Painting by Juan Luna symbolizing Filipino suffering; inspired Rizal’s writing.
Spolarium
Latin for “Touch Me Not”; title from the Bible, used by Rizal to represent painful truths in society.
Noli Me Tangere
The deep moral and social decay Rizal tried to “diagnose” in Filipino society.
Social cancer
Symbolized by Maria Clara; critique of unthinking submission to religion and authority.
Blind obedience
“To My Country”; Rizal’s dedication showing his deep patriotism.
A Mi Patria
Punishment Rizal gave to Ibarra to symbolize religious oppression.
Excommunicated
Embodied by Capitan Tiago; Filipinos who sided with the colonizers for personal gain.
Filipino opportunists
Represented by Padre Damaso and Padre Salvi; exposed by Rizal.
Corrupt clergy
Shame in being Filipino, shown by Doña Victorina; a result of colonial mentality.
Internalized racism
Symbolized by Sisa; suffering of Filipino mothers under poverty and abuse.
Maternal suffering
Overarching theme; represented by the death of Don Rafael and Ibarra’s persecution.
Colonial injustice
Used heavily by Rizal to reflect real people (e.g., Pilosopo Tasio = Paciano).
Symbolism
