dates & names hist 3 finals

1884

Rizal began writing Noli Me Tangere.

1886

Completion of Noli Me Tangere manuscript.

1887

Noli Me Tangere published in Berlin; later banned in the Philippines.

Feb 1888

Rizal left the Philippines due to the Calamba land dispute and threats.

1889

Rizal annotated Sucesos de las Islas Filipinas.

1890

Rizal's philosophical shift toward ethical nationalism.

Mar 29, 1891

Rizal completed El Filibusterismo.

Sept 1891

El Filibusterismo published with help from Valentin Ventura.

June 26, 1892

La Liga Filipina was inaugurated.

Dec 12, 1896

Rizal prepared his defense against rebellion accusations.

Dec 30, 1896

Execution of José Rizal in Bagumbayan.

Feb 17, 1872

Execution of GOMBURZA in Bagumbayan.

June 3

Aug 7, 1887

Sept 30, 1889

Feb 1, 1890

1893

Rizal began educating boys in Dapitan.

Mid

1894

Sept 3

Oct 6, 1896

Nov 3, 1896

Rizal returned to the Philippines.

Late Aug 1896

Katipunan revolt led by Bonifacio began.

José Rizal

Filipino nationalist; author of Noli Me Tangere and El Filibusterismo.

Maximo Viola

Financed the first printing of Noli Me Tangere.

Juan Luna

Filipino painter of Spoliarium, a key inspiration for Rizal.

Harriet Beecher Stowe

Author of Uncle Tom’s Cabin, which influenced Rizal’s themes.

Marcelo H. del Pilar

Defended Noli Me Tangere in essays.

Ferdinand Blumentritt

Austrian friend and supporter of Rizal that showed support for the novel.

Vicente Barrantes

Spanish critic who ridiculed Noli Me Tangere.

Antonio de Morga

Author of Sucesos de las Islas Filipinas, annotated by Rizal.

Isabelo de los Reyes

Filipino scholar who critiqued Rizal’s annotations.

Wenceslao Retana

Defined “filibustero” in 1890.

Doroteo Ongjunco

Hosted the founding meeting of La Liga Filipina.

Cesar Adib Majul

Historian who interpreted La Liga Filipina as revolutionary.

Andres Bonifacio

Leader of the Katipunan, linked (wrongly) to Rizal.

Valentin Ventura

Helped fund the publication of El Filibusterismo.

Hans Christian Andersen

Rizal translated his fairy tales into Tagalog.

William Tell

Play translated by Rizal to promote patriotism.

Friedrich Schiller

Wrote Shakespeare’s Shade, quoted in El Fili.

Renato Constantino

Historian who interpreted Rizal’s view of freedom.

Austin Coates

Historian who saw La Liga as a civic reform group.

Leon Ma. Guerrero

Historian who viewed La Liga as a revolutionary precursor.

Ambeth Ocampo

Historian analyzing Rizal’s historical methods.

Crisostomo Ibarra

Represents the liberal, reformist Filipino; symbol of the modern educated class.

Maria Clara

Symbolizes the Philippines; a blend of indigenous and Spanish traditions.

Elias

Enlightened ilustrado; voice of the oppressed; advocates justice, not vengeance.

Sisa

Mother of Basilio and Crispin; symbolizes the oppressed, silent Filipino masses.

Basilio and Crispin

Children of Sisa; victims of injustice; Crispin is murdered.

Pilosopo Tasio

Symbol of educated reason; represents liberal ideals and critique of blind faith.

Padre Damaso

Friar representing clerical abuse and corruption.

Padre Salvi

Scheming friar; manipulates situations for his benefit.

Capitan Tiago

Wealthy Filipino who serves the colonial order; self interested.

Doña Consolacion

Symbol of cruelty and misplaced authority.

Tandang Pablo

Revolutionary who retreats to the margins of society.

Lucas, Pedro, Bruno, Tarsilo

Characters from the masses; represent different social grievances.

Sacristan Mayor & Yellow Man

Illustrate abuses within the church system.
Simoun

Basilio

Grows into an educated Filipino; initially neutral, later joins the movement after personal losses.

Isagani

Idealistic youth; believes in reform through education and virtue.

Padre Florentino

Priest who embodies wisdom and spiritual critique; debates Simoun’s approach.

Cabesang Tales

Former farmer turned rebel due to injustice; tragic victim of systemic abuse.

Placido Penitente

Student disillusioned by colonial education; represents frustration of youth.

Senyor Pasta

Lawyer symbolizing compromise and inaction.

Juli

Basilio’s fiancée; her tragic death symbolizes the consequences of oppression.