El Filibusterismo (Settings)
El Filibusterismo (Settings)
El Filibusterismo (Settings)
Introduction: El Filibusterismo, also known as The Reign of Greed, is a novel by Jose Rizal set
in the Philippines during the aftermath of the then-colonial Spain. It tells the story of a rich
Cuban jeweler who travels to the Philippines to work for the governor general and other colonial
government officials, but instead plans to launch a revolt against the authorities. Crisostomo
Ibarra reappears in the Fili as Simoun, intending to lead the rebellion he vowed to instigate.
Other settings:
1. Pasig
December morning, Steamship Tabo (Pasig), below deck - Chapter 2
On the lower deck of the steamer Tabo, Basilio, Isagani, and Don Custodio are deep
in conversation.
December morning, Steamship Tabo (Pasig), on deck - Chapter 3
Padre Florentino and Simoun join the group on the upper deck, and the captain breaks
into a discussion of Pasig River legends.
2. San Diego
Tiana, San Diego (timeline starting from Cabesang Tales’ early adulthood to present,
Christmas Eve) - Chapter 4
They talk about the family history of Cabesang Tales.
Christmas Eve, San Diego - Chapter 5
Basilio arrived in San Diego just as the Christmas Eve procession was making its way
down the streets.
Christmas Eve, Forest of Ibarras (San Diego) - Chapter 6 - 7
Basilio visits the forest on Christmas Eve, which was formerly purchased by the
Ibarra family but has since been sold to Capitan Tiago. He then visits his mother's
grave and reflects about his life.
Christmas Day, Sagpang (San Diego) - Chapter 8-10
Juli bids Tandang Selo farewell before departing for her first day of work.
January, San Diego - Chapter 30
Juli discovers a way to get Basilio out of jail.
3. Los Baños
Los Baños - Chapter 11
Capitan General considers whether to accept the students' petition for a Spanish
academy.
4. Escolta
11. Manila
Evening, Manila - Chapter 23
Simoun invites Basilio to accompany him as the revolt begins.
Manila - Chapter 28
Everyone in town is concerned after learning about the students' arrests.
Manila - Chapter 36
Ben Zayb discusses the bomb attack incident.