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October 1891
o Rizal states that he will complete the
third novel en route to Marseilles from
Hong Kong. Alternatively, he may also
have completed it while he was already
in Hong Kong.
Lecture 18
April 29, 2013
Padre Agaton
o Is the parish priest of the town of Pili
who has complete dominance over
townsfolk, even the rich families, who
line up at the convent after Sunday
mass just to kiss his hand. They all
submit to his commands, whether they
are related to church duties or
economic requirements. He also has
great influence over the people when it
comes
to
electing
the
towns
governadorcillo whichever candidate
he supports will inevitably be the
winner of election. He had the gall to
change his enemies, in order to take
their lands, relying on his fists, the
garrote, the law, and the towns
tribunals and judges, who obeyed his
every word.
o Also appears to be attracted to Cecilia,
Kapitan Panchongs daughter, whom he
tries to ask suggestively to prepare
flowers for the towns upcoming fiesta
and procession, during one of his
nightly visits to their household. He is
one of the only two Spaniards in town,
and in the whole story, reflecting the
fact that in many Philippine towns, the
friar was the only Spaniard to be seen
for miles.
Kapitan Panchong
o Sometimes called Panchitong, is the
towns
incumbent
governadorcillo,
whose
family
comes
from
the
principalia class. He is described as
small and obese, and his poor physical
condition causes him health problems
in the story. He always carries around a
tassled cane, more for show of his
authority
and
wealth
to
other
townsfolk, who are already sick of his
rule as governadorcillo. He submits
completely to Father Agaton, in order
to earn his support in upcoming
elections.
Kapitana Barang
o Is Kapitan Panchongs wife whos is
extremely superstitious and practices
traditional medicine employing the
use of hilot, medicinal plants and
spices, and even holy water in
attempting to cure Kapitan Panchongs
illness.
She
also
has
many
misconceptions about children and
their normal behaviors such as crying
and playing. Despite her ignorance,
she enjoys lecturing other people on
the right traditions and customs to
follow.
When
Andays
daughter,
Felicidad, cried while Anday was
praying, she quickly concluded that the
child must have been possessed by the
devil, and that is why the priest was
not able to bless the child after the
Sunday mass.
Lecture 18
April 29, 2013
Anday
o Is the servant of Kapitan Panchong and
Kapitana Barang; only 18 years old and
has a young daughter, Felicidad, from
the son of a previous master. She came
under the service of Kapitan Panchong
after the death of the old lady who
supported her after she was kicked out
by her first master. She is often the
target of Kapitana Barangs lectures on
child rearing and church going.
Cecilia
o Is the daughter of Kapitan Panchong
and Kapitana Barang; well known
among the residents of Pili. She is also
well known as the apple of Father
Agatons eye. Father Agaton likes to
have her sit near the front of the
church so that he can see her during
mass. She is a romantic person, and
daydreams about her ideal man, a
concept influenced by her Maniladwelling aunt, Donya Orang. She is in
love with Ysagani, the young clerk of
the tribunal but she does not yet dare
disclose her feelings for him. She is
also a perceptive girl and quickly sees
through Father Agatons sweet words
to his ulterior motive, different from the
dim-witted and complacent Maria Clara
of Noli and Fili.
Ysagani
o Is the nephew of an assistant priest;
serves as the clerk of the towns
tribunal. Most of the descriptions of
him come from Cecilias view point having
valor,
youth,
generosity,
heroism, disinterest, as well as being
enigmatic,
silent
and
incomprehensible.
Apparently,
she
finds this mixtures of adjectives
completely irresistible.in the first three
chapters, though he does not yet play
any significant role, it is apparent that
he was being shaped up to be one of
the leading characters later on this
novel.
Lecture 18
April 29, 2013
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