Activity For NMT Chapter 3

Activity for NMT Chapter 3
I. Answer the given questions below.
1. What does Doña Victorina represent throughout the chosen excerpts of the novel?
In the novel, Doña Victorina is described as one of San Diego's most powerful individuals
who places a high importance on her social standing. She wants respectability and
popularity for her reputation as a beautiful and well-liked socialite. She approached the
lieutenant who had stepped on her dress and insulted her, making Doña Victorina frown
the entire night.
2. How will you describe Laruja in this Chapter? Who do you think does he represent
in the present time?
In this chapter, I describe to Laruja as a person who asks questions. He wants to make
Ibarra look bad by asking him questions about spending so much time in Europe that he
allegedly forgot about his homeland. However, Ibarra's response does not satisfy him,
emphasizing Ibarra's passion for his country. Ibarra was also questioned by Laruja on the
lessons he had taken away from his travels through Europe and how his observations of
sociopolitical problems could be related to what he had learned. This makes us believe
that Laruja is a representation of the people in our community who are rude to us.
II. Explain the meaning of the following lines based on how they are used in the novel.
1. “Here we are in the world and not in the church. The seat of honor belongs to you.”
This statement indicates that the power of the state and the church are separated when
Friar Sibyla and the lieutenant are being discussed. The lieutenant will be comforted by
the fact that Friar Sibyla and he are both respectful of their positions at the dinner table
and that they are not superior to one another. Sibyla resigns out of dignity and believes
that the lieutenant should hold the honor of the seats as a result.
2. “Even if my country does seem to have forgotten me, I have always thought about
it.”
These lines from the novel were used by Ibarra in his response to Laruja because that is
the message he wanted to convey to the guests. Seven years after leaving his native
country, he still looks for connections and solutions there. For us Filipinos, it is important
to understand and value who we are, our history, and our capabilities. Due to the fact that
we gave it our best during the performance, this proves that we love and respect our
motherland.
III. Answer the following questions briefly but completely.
1. Why did the Franciscan resent Ibarra?
Franciscan was angry with Ibarra during the dinner because he received the serving of
chicken breast when the main dish, tinola soup, was offered. Chicken breast symbolizes
that it's special to have, and anyone who has that part defined as special. The squash he
had for dinner left Franciscan unimpressed. The soup wasn't actually tasted by him
because of this. The disappointment and regret he feels as a result of treating Ibarra badly
and disliking Ibarra's thoughts about Europe are as follows. Ibarra left early because of
this as well.
2. How did Dr. Jose Rizal show appreciation for the heritage of every country that he
visited?
By making an effort to learn about each country, as well as its values and tradition, and
by valuing the people who live there, Rizal demonstrates his respect for the history of each
place he has traveled. He could readily communicate on them as a result of this.
3. What is the point of Rizal in introducing the rubicund youth who wrote down some
observations in the gathering?
Rizal intended to reveal a hidden message that was all about the negative statements and
observations made about the Spaniards. He intended to expose the unfair treatment and
prejudice that Filipinos face from Spaniards at the time as well as how they are treated.
4. Why were there so many Filipinos who were not educated by their parents during
the Spanish era?
During the Spanish era, Filipinos were not permitted to attend school since they were not
allowed to receive an education unless they were principalia and Spaniards. When racial
discrimination was prevalent, they did not want Filipinos to have an education because
they did not want them to be able to fight back against them. For this reason, they referred
to uneducated Filipinos as "indios."
5. How are the different types of people in society being described in the text? How
will you relate these types of people in the present time?
People in society are described in the novel in a different way. These people are those that
desire fame, power, and wealth in order to degrade or control others. This kind of person
still exists today; they are those that desire more than they can have and use that to look
down on others, to feel superior, and to seek to rule over others.

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1. Why did the Franciscan resent Ibarra?

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