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I. Answers from the questions about the excerpts1 part of this excerpt is “They prefer meat and fish, saltfish which begin to decompose and smell” which, to any reader would depict that the type of food natives eat, such as meat and fish are rotten. It gives the reader an interpretation that the foo...

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Answers from the questions about the excerpts

1.A part of this excerpt is “They prefer meat and fish, saltfish which begin to decompose and smell” which, to any reader would depict that the type of food natives eat, such as meat and fish are rotten. It gives the reader an interpretation that the food that Filipinos eat before are already spoiled, which can give the Filipinos an impression of disgust.

2.The reason why Rizal, in his annotation, used other countries’ rare food preferences, is to show that just like them, Filipinos too have their own food or dish that is unfamiliar to foreigns. This only shows that, each country have their own culture, where in such case, can be seen in the food, its natives eat. 3.In this excerpt, De Morga, showed how Filipinos are scared of these animals, and would put barriers so as for them not to be reached, but he was also trying to imply that by putting these barriers, show a fine line between the superiority of Filipinos to the animals, and that they should be given respect. 4. Filipinos worship and protect crocodiles, like how other nations treat lions and bears, because it represents the culture of the Filipinos. Rizal sees crocodiles as the embodiment of our ancestors therefore these should be respected and honored. Also, the crocodiles back then symbolized physical power. What Rizal wanted to say was that the crocodiles are linked to the Filipino culture and identity, and that the crocodiles somehow reflect the Filipinos during that time. The crocodiles bring us pride so they should be protected and honored. 5. Rizal wanted to correct Morga's claims about the Philippines so the Philippines will not be wronged by the foreigners who have read Morga's. Also, Rizal wanted to point out that before Morga's arrival, before the Spaniards came to the Philippines, we had our own life. For Rizal, it is important for the propagandists to be aware of the history of the Philippines before the arrival of Spaniards so they know what to aim for, what to look for reform. Because back when Spaniards weren't present, the Philippines already had freedom, the natives had identity. What Rizal wanted for propagandists was to ask for reform which will bring back what we were when Spaniards weren't here.

II. Complete the table below, by identifying what the major characters in Noli Me Tangere symbolize in relation to colonial Philippine society.

CHARACTER Crisostomo Ibarra

Maria Clara

Capt Tiago

Padre Damaso

Sisa

Pilosopo Tasio-

SYMBOLISM This character symbolizes those people who experienced violence from the colonizers and the possibilities of the pain received from them to turn into a heart that desires freedom from and revenge for the spaniards. this character symbolizes those people who were oppressed by the colonizers. They had this desire for change, so they expressed it with writings and other ways they could to express their love for their country and their hope for freedom and own identity. This character showed that no matter who you are, and what you are in your society, you are capable of loving your country and fighting for it. Captain Tiago represents the Filipinos who believed what the friars said about salvation. Filipinos were forced to adapt the Spaniard's culture, then we forget our own. This character showed how fearful some of the Filipinos had become that they just followed the friars' orders to avoid disgrace and to receive the blessings they needed to live. In addition, this character showed their dependence to the orders of the colonizers which made them forget their true identity and their right and capability to decide for themselves. This character showed the brutality and unlawful treatment of the colonizers to the Filipinos before. He represents those colonizers who oppressed the Filipinos and removed their rights in their own country. Padre Damaso was a symbol of all violence and reasons to fight against the colonizers of the Philippines and reclaim the sovereignty the Spaniards stole from the Filipinos. The character of Sisa is a mother of two, who went out of her mind when she cannot find her children. In relation to colonial Philippine Society, we can say that this character represents the oppressed people of the colonized country in which they can’t further express what they are thinking or feeling. We can also say that her character represents the motherland who suffers from the hands of colonizers. A well-educated man, who does not believe in those who says that the friars should be worshipped. He is one of the characters that might

Dona Victorina

Basilio

represent Rizal’s submission to the colonizers, Tasio symbolizes those people who think before getting into action, and considers the government’s authority because he knew for a fact that action without a concrete plan will only end in more suffering. Her character only shows ambitiousness of oneself. She tries her best to fit into a society that will never welcome her as theirs because she is never born a Spanish. She is one of those who have distorted view of their identity. Everything that is foreign, is superior and above what or who is on our native land. His character to the novel Noli Me Tanger is a young boy who witnessed how the church dominates the native people and rule the religion saying things that are not even based with facts....