What is the brief synopsis of Noli Me Tangere?
Juan Crisostomo Ibarra is a young Filipino who, after studying for seven years in Europe, returns to his native land to find that his father, a wealthy landowner, has died in prison as the result of a quarrel with the parish curate, a Franciscan friar named Padre Damaso.
What is the message Noli Me Tangere and the El Filibusterismo in terms of freedom?
Noli Me Tangere and El Filibusterismo have similarities in terms of aim and purpose. Both aim to enlighten the Filipinos on what is happening in the country. They want the people to fight for their country and have the total freedom.
What is the theme of Noli Me Tangere and El Filibusterismo?
Theme of El Fili The book focuses on the inevitable revolution and whether or not the Philippines should rebel peacefully and diplomatically or violently. The theme of Noli Me Tangere seems to expose the exploitations commited by the Spanish friars and government officials.
Why Padre Damaso was in a bad mood during the dinner?
Padre Damaso was in bad mood because he got a bony neck and a hard wing of the chicken tinola. He tried to discredit Ibarra’s remarks. After dinner, Ibarra left Capitan Tiago’s house to return to his hotel. On the way, the kind Lieutenant Guevara told him the sad story of his father’s death in San Diego.
Which is better Noli Me Tangere or El Filibusterismo?
Personally, I prefer El Filibusterismo over Noli Me Tangere because the earlier novel shows the true characteristics of Filipino – that of loving his country even it would mean their lives. This novel had so many unexpected twists of events and reveal the rebel side of Rizal.
What is the moral lesson of El Fili?
In terms of moral lesson, El Filibusterismo is what I’d choose over Noli Me Tangere. El Filibusterismo showed us how anger and vengeance can take over a person’s being.
