Bulaon, Rizza Diane V.

BSOA

1. RIZAL IN PENINSULAR SPAIN

2. Rizal decided to leave the country not just to complete his medical studies in Europe. Hidden
purposes for his voyage: to make a name for himself in the realm of journalism; to observe and
study European society ; and to prepare himself for the task of liberating the Filipinos from Spanish
tyranny.

3. SECRET DEPARTURE May 1 1882-Rizal left Calamba and was able to reach Manila after ten hours
of journey via a carromata. No one among the family members of Rizal knew his departure for
Spain, except Paciano, Saturnina, his Tio Antonio and a few friends . His brother Paciano did
everything to ensure that Rizal can leave the country secretly .He secured Rizal a passport with the
name Jose Mercado.

4. Rizal stayed in Manila for 2 days before his trip to Spain . Before leaving, he heard the mass at
Santo Domingo Church in the Walled City and then proceeded to Pasig to board the cruiser
Salvadora, bound for Singapore.

5. ITINERARY TO SPAIN He felt very sad leaving his country and family. To entertain himself
,Rizal made sketches of his fellow passengers and things he saw along the way. Arrived at
Singapore after 1week and stayed for 2days. Took time to visit its botanical garden, art galleries ,
parks, and some historical spots. He recorded in his diary every detail of what he was able to
observe.

6. 19th Century Singapore

7. Rizal boarded the ship Djemnah, which shall ferry him to France. The ship stop over at Point
Galle in Ceylon, Aden and Port Said at Suez Canal. June 11,1882 the steamer reach Naples. Rizal
was impressed with Naples, an Italian city ,for its panoramic beauty, and lively people. June
12,1882-from Naples, the steamer sailed to France. It dock at the Harbor of Marseilles. Rizal was
impressed by the courtesy of the customs police. He was likewise, enchanted by its graceful and
impressive buildings and the courtesy and refined manners of the French men.

8. Naples, Italy

9. Marseilles

10. Rizal took the train going to Barcelona. At first Rizal has a negative impression of the city and
its people .Later, he came to like Barcelona duet o the prevalence of freedom and liberalism in the
city and the good qualities demonstrated by its residents open heartedness ; hospitality; and
courage.

11. BARCELONA
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12. RIZAL IN BARCELONA Rizal was welcome by the Filipinos in Barcelona, most of who were his
former classmates at Ateneo Municipal. They had a welcome party at favorite coffee house at Plaza
De Cataluña. Rizal had a walk around city to see the famous historical spots of Barcelona.
13. While in Barcelona, Rizal took time writing to his family, relatives and friends in the Philippines.
He did not forget one of his missions that of making a name for himself in the field of writing
Paciano believed that Rizal would be able to express his nationalistic and patriotic sentiment which in
effect can arouse the hostility and suspicion of the Spanish Regime. Rizal will be transformed into a
patriot, a novelist and a nationalist.

14. ELA AMOR PATRIO A nationalistic essay entitled meaning “Love of Country”, his first article
written in Spain Rizal wrote this essay when he was still 21yearsold, under the pseudonym
Laonglaan ‡ It came out on Aug. 20,1882 in the DiariongT agalog in Manila, forthe first time he
used the term Tierra Extranjera (foreign Land)in referring to Spain.

15. ELA AMOR PATRIO After El Amor Patrio, Rizal stopped producing nationalistic articles The
opposition of his mother Difficulty of recognition in a foreign country Desire to finish his studies

16. RIZAL MOVES TO MADRID September 1882 - Rizal decided to move to the capital city of Spain
to continue his studies . He enrolled in philosophy and letters and licentiate in medicine at the
Universidad Central de Madrid. He took lessons in painting and sculpture at the Academia de San
Fernando. Lessons in fencing, at the schools of Sanzan Carbonell; and lessons in English, French and
German in Madrid Ateneo. He even contemplated taking the examination in Roman law for possible
enrollment in law

17. June 5 to 26. He took the medical examination. Fortunately, he passed the examination. At the
same time , he passed the examination in Greek, Latin, and World history. Rizal was awarded the
degree of licentiate in medicine for passing the medical examination for the course.

18. RIZAL AND THE FILIPINO EXPATRIATES IN MADRID ‡Despite of Rizal’s hectic schedule, he
found time to associate with Pedro Paterno, Graciano Lopez Jaena, Gregorio Sanciano, Juan Luna,
Felix Hidalgo, Marcelo del Pilar and others. ‡ Rizal, Jaena and Del Pilar were closely associated and
the trio were called the Triumvirate of the Propaganda Movement.

19. Rizal felt the effect of hardships in Calamba. The finances of Rizal’s family turned bad to worse.
Crop failures Drought, locusts Hike in rentals on the hacienda lands As a result there were
frequent delay in his monthly stipend from the Philippines. There were many occasions where he
attended classes on an empty stomach.

20. RIZAL’S AFFAIR WITH CONSUELO Don Pablo Ortega y Rey - the former city mayor of Manila
during the time of Governor Carlos de la Torre. Father of Pilar And Consuelo. Rizal was attracted
to Consuelo due to her refined manners and enchanting smile. He gave flowers occasionally ,w/c
Consuelo appreciated. Consuello fell in love with him. However, Rizal suppressed his emotions since
he was still engaged with Leonor Rivera. Besides, he did not want to destroy his friendship with
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Eduardo de late, who was madly in love with Consuelo. Before leaving Madrid he composed a poem
for Consuelo, w/c was entitled A la Seniorita C .O. y R.

21. RIZAL’S TOAST TO LUNA AND HIDALGO Juan Luna and Felix Hidalgo emerged winners in the
1884 Madrid Exposition. Luna was awarded a gold medal for his painting ,the Spolarium; while
Hidalgo a silver medal for his entry, Christian Virgins Exposed to the Populace. A banquet was
tendered in honor of these two Filipino artist at the Café Ingles on June 25 ,1884,with Rizal delivering
the key note speech. The speech of salute Rizal delivered during the occasion came to be called
Brindis.

22. SPOLARIUM

23. CHRISTIAN VIRGINS EXPOSED TO THE POPULACE.

24. DOÑA TEODORA’S REACTIONS ON RIZAL’S SPEECH The delivery of Brindis reached the
Philippines because of its full coverage by the Madrid Press to the occasion. Nonetheless, Rizal was
not cognizant of the consequence of his speech. Rizal's mother became ill, as his son become the
talk of the town and the friars to Calamba. In her letter to Rizal she

advise him to refrain from the articles that might offend friars and regime and that he should not
fail in his duties as a Christian. not to continue pursuing further studies since she had that fear that
it could cause him death later

25. RIZAL’S RESPONSE TO HIS MOTHER ‡ He will still have enemies, even if he puts an end to
writing articles considered anti-Spanish and anti-friars; ‡Life can’t be without any sorrow;
‡ Misfortunes are welcomed when they can avert debasement and degradation ‡ A son can pay
honor to his parents thru honesty and good name; ‡ Religion is the holiest of things but a person
can only believe by reasoning; and ‡ Conscience can accept only what is compatible with reason.