Almirol, Jershon Limhi L.

November 3, 2019

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Jose Rizal The Movie

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Crisostomo Ibarra was also introduced in the film, and it’s Rizal’s alter ego. Ibarra had
been forced to have two personalities because of the worsening problem in our country. Rizal
had published books such as the Noli Me Tangere and El Filibusterismo, as his weapons against
the dominions of pain in our country. These Novels became an inspiration over the
“KATIPUNAN” or the “Sons” of the People. The Katipunans tear their ‘cedulas’ that symbolizes
to end all if their ties with Spain and unity with revolution. The Friars have discovered such
revolution; they even interrogated Paciano just to gain information about the uprising in the
county. The male members of Rizal’s family left their home at Tondo, Manila because they were
being hunted by Spanish forces. On November 1896, Rizal has been brought to Fort Santiago in
Manila, and he was being interrogated by a colonel of Spain. He refuse to admit that he knows
anything about the revolution and the colonel accused him as a traitor, just like Fr. Burgos.
Father Burgos has been sentenced to death together with other priests such as Father Gomez and
Father Zamora. The death Father Burgos was witnessed by Paciano. Paciano opened Rizal’s eyes
to the injustices at that time. Rizal believed that education is important, but what matters most is
how you have learned the things in your life. Rizal’s first teacher was his mother and she had
inspired him to learn more. Soon, Rizal was sent to Ateneo Municipal in 1872 and University of
Santo Thomas in 1878. Her mother taught him the story of the moth; and she told him not to be
like the little moth who was fascinated with the fire and it had burned his wings and fall
completely into death. Rizal not only wanted to learn everything, but he wanted to see
everything. He became a physician, and he cured his mother’s eye illness. He became a novelist
and wrote about the current status of the country. He became a good son and good brother in his
family. In the Films, Rizal’s mother was accused of attempting to poison her sister-in-law and
she was imprisoned for almost two years. This is a revenge of the friars to Rizal’s family and to
protect Jose Rizal, Paciano advised him not to use ‘Mercado’ anymore, and only Rizal. Rizal was
exiled and Signor Luis Taviel de Andrade became his defense counsel Luis has unleashed the
stories behind Rizal’s intent of writing the novels, his life, his relationship, his education, and his
beliefs. Luis Believed that as a writer, what Rizal did is not art, but propaganda. Rizal defended
that what the Filipinos really wanted is recognition that Filipinos are equal with Spaniards and
peaceful reforms through education and civic development. Rizal went to Europe to study
medicine and do whatever is necessary to help liberate the people, as requested by Paciano. He
Leonor and his family to help his fellow countrymen. Rizal did well in school of medicine and he
was inspired by the uprisings in Spain. He talked of his fellow Filipinos in Spain in how shall
they help in changing the system in the Philippines. Rizal’s novels stimulated uprisings in our
country and some copies of it were burned by the friars. Innocent people were imprisoned by the
government by illegally possessing the books of Rizal. La Solidaridad was founded and writings
about the system were once again published. Some misunderstanding happened between the
members of the organization and Rizal went back to the Philippines to face the Spaniards. In
Manila, Rizal founded the La Liga Filipina in July 1892. It aims to fortify the foundations of man
and his family, give importance to education and agriculture for the development of our country.
Rizal was exiled at Dapitan and there he met Josephine Bracken. Monsignor Nosaleda is not
contended with the exile of Rizal and he wanted him dead. He asked Governor General Blanco
to execute Rizal, but refuse to do so. A new governor general, Governor General Polavieja was
sent by Spain to grant Monsignor Nosaleda’s wish. The Revolution sparked despite disapproval.
For him, were not yet ready and it is not the right time. Rizal however was charged with being
the leader of the revolution and he was sentenced to death. Rizal was fired on December 30,
1896 at Bagumbayan, Manila. His family and the Filipino people mourned for his death.
Filipinos joined the uprisings and with Rizal’s death, we have achieved independence on June
12, 1896 died with honor and dignity for his country and for his fellow countrymen. He had
fought for our freedom till his last breath. He had fought for his principles no matter how hard it
is.