NOLI ME TANGERE Flashcards
(21 cards)
Where did Rizal finish the first half of noli me tangere
Madrid
Where di Rizal Finish noli me tangere
Germany
What date did Rizal finish noli me tangere
February 21, 1887
What date did Rizal release noli me tangere to the public
March 21, 1887
It inspired Dr. Rizal to prepare a novel that would depict the miseries of his people under the lash of the Spanish tyrants
UNCLE TOMS CABIN (HARRIET BEECHER STOWE)
A rich young mestizo who has returned from a trip to the Philippines after studying in Europe for seven years, is intelligent, well admired, and passionate.
Juan Crisostomo Ibarra y Magsalin
mystery figure, is a gentleman on the run from the police who, despite his deep religious views, loathes both the Spanish colonial administration and the Catholic Church.
Elias
she is considered to be the daughter of Capitan Tiago and the grand daughter of Father Dámaso, a woman of great socioeconomic class. She is apparently Father Dámaso’s biological daughter, the result of a controversial liaison between both the old priest and Capitan Tiago’s spouse.
Maria Clara De Los Santos
An elderly, authority, and unashamedly corrupt Spanish priest who has spent over two decades amongst some of the local Filipinos.
Damaso Verdolagas
A rich recent immigrant Filipino. Despite possessing little interest in religion, he maintains tight relationships with high-ranking members of the Catholic Church and brazenly joins others in racial remarks directed toward his own people.
Don Santiago De Los Santos
A loving mother to Basilio and Crispin, but her abusive husband and the injustices of society push her into madness. After losing her children, she wanders aimlessly, consumed by grief and delusions. Her character symbolizes the pain and helplessness of the Filipino people during the colonial period.
Sisa
a young, better astute Spanish priest takes over Father Damaso’s position as Franciscan pastor of San Diego. He is more frightening than his predecessor in many ways because he is a more talented strategic who exploits his religious authority for government clout as well as personal grievances.
Padre Salvi
are brothers who work as sacristans. They suffer under the cruelty of the Spanish friars, leading to a tragic fate that shapes Basilio’s journey in the novel.
Crispin and Basilio
is an old, intelligent, and eccentric man. He is highly knowledgeable and philosophical, often giving deep insights about society. Some view him as a sage, while others consider him a madman due to his unconventional ideas. His character represents wisdom and the conflict between reason and ignorance in society.
Don Anastasio (Pilosopo Tasyo)
is a wealthy Filipina in Noli Me Tangere who is obsessed with Spanish culture and social status. She pretends to be a Spaniard, dressing extravagantly and looking down on her fellow Filipinos. Married to the meek Don Tiburcio, she dominates their relationship and constantly seeks higher social recognition.
Donya Victorina De Los Reyes y Espadana
The Ensign’s sassy wife, is an elderly Filipina woman who is ashamed of her origin and appears being unable to communicate Tagalog, her native tongue.
Donya Consolacion
Chief of the guardia civil, mortal enemy of the priest of power in San Diego
The Alferez
is a Spaniard who pretends to be a doctor despite lacking medical knowledge. He is timid, submissive, and heavily controlled by his wife, Doña Victorina. Weakwilled and desperate for status, he becomes a comical figure in society. His character satirizes the incompetence and corruption of some Spanish officials in the Philippines.
Don Tiburcio y Espadana
is a wealthy and respected landowner and the father of Crisostomo Ibarra. Known for his kindness and generosity, he helps the poor and treats his workers fairly. However, his progressive views and actions make him a target of corrupt Spanish officials and friars. He is falsely accused of heresy and dies in prison, serving as a symbol of injustice in society.
Don Rafael Ibarra
English Title Translation of Charles Derbyshire
The social cancer
What bible verse the phrase “touch me not” came from
John 20:17
