Transition: ➔ a symbol for class divide and corruption Kapitan Basilio - isang mayaman na kapitan sa

from Juan Crisostomo Ibarra to Simoun Similarities Between The Two Opening and how they impede on the fast bayan ng San Diego; asawa ni Kapitana Tika;
Chapters progress of the country. karibal ng namayapang si Don Rafael Ibarra;
Physical characteristics ➔ Ang barko rin ay nagpapakita ng mayabang at arrogante; kaibigang matalik ni
➔ Returned as the wealthy jeweler Continuity of Setting: The stories begin in San hirarkiya: ang mga mayayaman at Kapitan Tiyago at ama ni Sinang na kaibigan ni
➔ His appearance is described as being Diego, albeit with a gap of years between the two kastila ay nasa kubyerta (taas ng Maria Clara.
tanned, having a sparse beard, long novels. San Diego serves as a backdrop for the barko) habang ang mga Indio o Pilipino
white hair, and large blue-tinted unfolding events, providing continuity in the ay nasa ilalim lamang kung saan Three Tales Of The Pasig River
glasses. geographical context. kasama nila ang lahat ng bagahe ng
mga pasahero.
Intentions and Plans Social Atmosphere: Both openings depict a social What Is The Implication Of This Discussion?
➔ Revenge gathering or event. In "Noli Me Tangere," it's a Bapor Tabo:Philippine Government
Chinese and San Nicolas: Illustrates the
➔ Revolution jovial party hosted by Capitan Tiago, while in "El ➔ Spherical – No Direction
mistreatment of marginalized communities, fueling
➔ Save Maria Clara Filibusterismo," it's a quiet and subdued gathering ➔ 2 Decks – Racial Discrimination
Simoun's desire for revenge against the ruling elite
at the house of Isagani. Despite the different tones, ➔ Painted With White But It's Dirty And
who oppress innocent people.
From Ibarra To Simoun these gatherings reflect the social dynamics and Disorganized - Hypocrisy
➔ Wealthy Jeweler tensions within the community. ➔ Slow – Slow Development Malapad na Bato: Reflects the ruin of a
➔ Cuba ➔ Emitting Black Smoke – Problematic prosperous place due to greed and neglect,
➔ 13 years Introduction of Key Characters: Important System Within strengthening Simoun's belief that the system is
characters from the previous novel are irreparably flawed and radical change is needed.
Adviser To The Governor – General reintroduced or referenced in some form. Their Discussions In The Upper Deck
➔ Influence the next governor general to roles might have evolved, and their circumstances Doña Geronima: Emphasizes the disillusionment
make bad decisions that would make may have changed, but their presence maintains a of well-intentioned actions in a corrupt society,
the people suffer so that it will make a connection to the previous storyline. Bapor Tabo Is To Slow - Maihahalintulad ito sa reinforcing Simoun's resolve to take extreme
revolution. Pilipinas na pinamamahalaan ng mga prayle at measures, as even good deeds can be twisted in
Themes of Change and Conflict: There's an kapitan heneral. Ngunit dahil sa hindi an oppressive system.
Reason Of Simoun’s Return To San Diego underlying sense of change and conflict brewing. pagkakasundo ng dalawang panig, tila walang
pagbabago sa Pilipinas, gaya ng mabagal na pag- These tales deepen Simoun's disillusionment with
➔ To avenge father’s death Whether through conversations, subtle interactions,
usad ng barko sa Ilog Pasig. society, cementing his belief in the corrupt system
➔ Rescuing Maria Clara or the atmosphere itself, both openings hint at
and motivating him to plan a violent revolution for
deeper societal issues, political unrest, and the Shallowness Of Ilog Pasig - In the context of the justice and change in a society filled with injustice
According to Virgilio Almario: impact of history on the present. novel, the shallowness of Ilog Pasig is used by and flaws.
Jose Rizal to illustrate the moral and social decline
In Noli me tangere: Reflection of Society: Jose Rizal uses these of the country under Spanish rule. It symbolizes the
“ May isang taong nagbabalik para openings to mirror the society of his time. He corruption, moral decay, and the loss of traditional Kabesang Tales
bumuhay…….” critiques the Spanish colonial system, social values within the society. It reflects how neglect,
➔ Sa "Noli Me Tangere," si Elias ang injustices, and the effects of oppression on both literal and metaphorical, has led to the
tinutukoy sa linyang "May isang taong individuals and communities, setting the stage for What Made Him The “Victim Of Land
degradation of the once-thriving river and, by
nagbabalik para bumuhay." Siya ay the narratives to unravel further. Grabbing”?
extension, the nation.
nagbalik upang tulungan si Crisostomo
Kabesang Tales fell victim to land grabbing through
Ibarra at iba pang mga taong may ➔ Gathering Of Characters
a forced sale of his property due to oppressive
layunin na magkaroon ng pagbabago ➔ Return Of A Character (Ibarra/ Simoun)
Discussions In The Lower Deck taxation, rendering it unaffordable. Corrupt officials
sa lipunan.
manipulated the legal system with bribery and
Bapor Tabo
Basilio - Ang kanyang pangarap ay makatapos ng deceit, allowing influential individuals to unlawfully
In El Filibusterismo:
pag-aaral sa medisina at pakasalan ang seize his land. Lacking legal recourse and support,
“ Ang taong ito ay magbabalik para Physical Description
kasintahang si Juli. Si Basilio ay anak ni Sisa at Tales faced a biased system favoring the wealthy,
pumatay……” ➔ isang barko na halos tabo ang hugis.
kapatid ni Crispin sa Noli Me Tangere. Si Ibarra leaving him powerless against the abuse of
➔ Sa "El Filibusterismo," ang linyang "Ang Dahil dito, di agad-agad malalaman ang
ang tumulong sa kanya ilan taong nakalipas. authority. This epitomized systemic injustice
taong ito ay magbabalik para pumatay" harap at likuran ng barko.
Pinagkatiwalaan ni Simoun dahil pareho sila na prevalent in society, sSIMOUN AND TALEStripping
ay tumutukoy kay Simoun, na siyang Maihahalintulad ito sa Pilipinas na
nakaranas ng kagipitan ng buhay. him of his property rights despite pleas for fairness
bagong personalidad ni Crisostomo pinamamahalaan ng mga prayle at
and justice.
Ibarra na may layunin na maghiganti sa kapitan heneral. Ngunit dahil sa hindi
Isagani - Si Isagani ang pamangkin ni Padre
mga taong nagdulot ng kanyang pagkakasundo ng dalawang panig, tila Life Story
Florentino at kasintahan ni Paulita Gomez.
paghihirap at magdala ng pagbabago walang pagbabago sa Pilipinas, gaya
Pinagkatiwalaan ni Simoun sa kanyang mga plano Si Tandang Selo na umampon kay Basilio at si
sa pamamagitan ng mapaniil na mga ng mabagal na pag-usad ng barko sa
ngunit siya’y binigo nito dahil sa pag-ibig niya kay Telesforo o mas kilala bilang si Kabesang Tales na
paraan. Ilog Pasig.
Paulita. Sumuporta siya na magkaroon ng anak ni Tandang Selo ay naninirahan dati sa pusod
akademya ng wikang kastila. ng gubat. Si Kabesang Tales ay naging isang
Opening Chapters Hidden Meaning And Symbolism kabesa de barangay. Siya ay nakisama
pansamantala sa isang namumuhunan sa bukid. ➔ He sees Simoun, but without the Paskil/ Kalatas by his enemies, leading to the loss of everything
Dahil sa tiyaga ni Kabesang Tales, siya ay jeweler’s blue glasses, Basilio also dear to him. Vowing vengeance, he fled with his
yumaman. Nang nakaupo siya ng kaunti, hinawan recognizes the face of the man who Basilio Was Left No One Will Bail Him Out - family's hidden wealth, engaging in profitable
nila ang gubat sa may hangganan ng bayan na helped him bury his mother thirteen Juli(Padre Camorra) endeavors abroad and involving himself in Cuba's
ipinagtanggol niya ay walang may-ari at ginawang years ago. He concludes from the Juli Committed Suicide war. Through financial aid and the manipulation of
tubuhan. Nang umunlad ang bukid, ito'y inangkin events and memories of the past, that criminal secrets, he gained favor with a General,
ng mga prayle. Hindi ito binawi kay Kabesang Simoun may actually be Ibarra. Si Juli, takot na takot sa mga binabalak sa ultimately securing his appointment and using him
Tales ngunit pinagbayad naman sila ng buwis na ➔ Simoun drew out his revolver and kumbento, napilitang humingi ng tulong kay Padre as a tool for injustice in the Philippines, exploiting
20 0 30 piso. Pumayag si Tales hanggang sa pointed it to Basilio Camorra. Sinubukan siyang kumbinsihin ni the General's greed for personal gain.
tumaas ng tumaas ang singil at siya'y ginawang ➔ Simoun offered to him to join the Hermana Bali, iniisip na si Padre Camorra ang
Kabesa o taga kolekta ng buwis. Kapag may hindi revolutionary cause huling pag-asa para kay Basilio. Sa isang Meanings
nagbabayad, siya ang tumutubos nito at dahil dito pangyayari, pinagsamantalahan ni Padre Camorra
siya ay nalugi. Tumutol si Tales ng itinaas ang upa si Juli ng labag sa kanyang kagustuhan. “The Glory of saving a country is not for him
sa dalawandaang piso at sinabi niya na hanggang The Plight Of The Students Pagkatapos ng pangyayaring iyon, nabalitaan na who has contributed to its ruin.”
walang makakapag hukay at nakakapag araro sa lamang na tumalon si Juli mula sa bintana ng ➔ Legacy
lupa niya ng dugo at nawalan ng asawa at anak, kumbento at ito ang nagdulot sa kanyang ➔ Problems need thoughtful solutions, not
hinding hindi niya ito ibibigay.Dahil sa pang-aapi ng kamatayan. the creation of new issues. Violence
Students Who Fought For The Academy
mga prayle at makapangyarihan, siya’y lublob sa rarely resolves problems and can often
Basilio Decided To Join Simoun
utang, at naghimagsik; Hindi na nakapag aral si Juli Macaraeg - Wealthy leader, funded a Spanish lead to more violence. Instead,
at hindi rin natubos si Tano sa hukbo ng pagka language academy, posted bail, left the country prioritizing diplomacy and peaceful
guwardiya sibil. Nakidnap si Tales at hiningian ng after release. The Filibuster's Ultimate Plan: The 2 Plans interventions is crucial for effective
limang daang piso kapalit ng kanyang paglayo. resolution.
Ibebenta na nila Juli at Tandang Selo ang lahat ng Basilio - The Corpse
kagamitan ngunit hindi pa rin ito sapat kaya't ➔ The plan will start after Simoun gives “Hate never produces anything but monsters
Isagani -
namasukan si Juli kay Hermana Penchang at the warning after saving maria clara and crime criminals! Love alone realizes
maglingkod bilang utusan. Sandoval - Peninsular government employee, from the convent wonderful works, virtue alone can save!”
supported Filipino students, passed courses ➔ Unfortunately, he failed to give the
through oratory after outlawing. signal after learning that maria clara is “Redemption presupposes virtue, virtue
already dead sacrifice, and sacrifice love!"
Simoun And Tales Tadeo - Truant charlatan, beloved by professors,
welcomed imprisonment, celebrated by burning ➔ The suffering of noble individuals
The Wedding
House Of Tales – Refuge For Simoun books. amplifies their ideas and virtues. He
➔ Juanito Pelaez And Paulita Gomez (Gf
Locket – Pia Alba - Maria Clara - Leper - Basilio - Of Isagani) uses metaphors of breaking a vase for
Placido Penitente - ay isang guro at kaibigan ni
Juli ➔ Arranged Marriage Between Timoteo its perfume and striking a rock for a
Isagani. Maalalahanin si Placido at minentor si
And Dona Victorina spark to illustrate how hardships reveal
Isagani.
➔ Tangible Connection ➔ Wedding Reception: Capitan Tiago's true character. He sees providence in
Residence tyrants' persecutions, suggesting that
Matanglawin - bandit Kabesang Tales
➔ Gift: Lamp (Simoun) such trials might ultimately lead to a
People Whom They Sought Help From: greater good.
➔ Isagani Thwarted The Plan
Padre Irene (2 Horse) - Isang paring minamaliit at
DISCOVERY OF SIMOUN’S SECRET BY
di iginagalang ni Padre Camorra.
BASILIO The Final Chapter:Simoun's Encounterwith "An immoral government presupposes a
Senor Pasta - Señor Pasta is a selfish man, with Padre Florentino demoralized people, a conscienceless
What is the occasion?
no regard for his countrymen. He believes that administration, greedy and servile citizens in
➔ It is almost time for Christmas Eve only when everyone else fights for the country will ➔ Simoun Seek Refuge With Padre the settled parts, outlaws and brigands in the
midnight mass he join in the spirit of nationalism. Lawyer. Florentino mountains. Like master, like slave! Like
➔ Don Tiburcio Was There And Hiding government, like country!"
Why did Basilio visit his mom? He calls the Philippines a “Land of
From Dona Victorina
Proposals”/”Land of Dreams” because all you have ➔ Highlights the link between a corrupt
➔ Recall that thirteen years had passed ➔ Padre Florentino - Letter -
are plans and no action. government and the moral decay of its
since he buried his mother, Sisa, in that Cojera/Cogera
➔ Don Tiburcio Left Padre Florentino people. He suggests that an unethical
same forest Pepay (Don Custodio) - Si Pepay ay isang
➔ Simoun Took A Poison administration breeds demoralization
mananayaw na kilalang kilala bilang espesyal na
What did Basilio notice? ➔ Simoun Made A Confession among citizens, leading to a vicious
kaibigan ni Don Custodio .
cycle where the government's behavior
➔ He sees Simoun. reflects in the populace and vice versa.
Simoun confessed to Fr. Florentino about his past,
revealing a once hopeful return from Europe, filled This correlation emphasizes the impact
How did Basilio discover that Simoun is Ibarra? Imprisonment Of The Student
with love and aspirations for goodness. However, of leadership on the moral state of a
he became embroiled in an uprising orchestrated nation.