Rizal in Berlin

In Berlin, Rizal mastered the German language and improved his English grammar, and by that time, he also mastered major languages in Europe. This gave Rizal the capability to read books in different languages and have access to different libraries like the Imperial Library in Germany and later the British Museum Library in England. According to the Memoir of Maximo Viola, while Rizal was in Berlin, he had acquaintances with well-respected German doctors and scientist. Rizal met Dr. Feodor Jagor, a German scientist, who had visited the Philippines and who was an author of the book
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 In the field of Ophthalmology, he also

mastered and learned the German medical technique. He assisted in the clinic of Dr. Karl Ernest Schweigger, one of the famous German Ophthalmologists during that time. In Berlin, Rizal became an active Filipino involved in German scientific life, with various activities.
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Ethnographe der Insel Mindanao

(Ethnography of the Islands of Mindanao) This was the work of Blumentritt about Mindanao which was written in German language, that Rizal translated to the tagalong language for his friend.
Significance of Palm Sunday In

this work written in French, while Rizal was in Berlin, Germany in 1887. 5/6/12 He gave importance of

In Germany, Rizal was exposed to the

ideas and views of popular German intellectuals such as the president of the Ethnographic Society, Senor W. Reiss. He met the noted German Geographer, Dr. W. Joest. While in Germany, Rizal was also recognized by noted German doctors and scientists for his interest in the German language as a Filipino.
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Rizals Noli Me Tangere

The novel is considered as the

masterpiece written by Rizal that began in his first sojourn in Europe. While moving from one country and city in Europe, he wrote the novel that was considered his greatest contribution to the Philippines and the world. In this work, he was firm in his conviction that there was a distinction between the Spanish government and Spanish religious order in the 5/6/12

The term Noli Me Tangere came from

a Latin word, which means Touch me Not, as inspired from the Gospel of St. John, Chapter 20, and Verses 1317. This was when the Lord said, Touch me not for I am not yet ascended to my Father, and to my God and your God.

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Noli Me Tangere Synopsis

This novel has been a rich source of

insights into the history and culture not only of nineteenth century Philippines but as importantly, of the twentieth century. Its generally realistic perspective offers the reader a panoramic view of a conflicted and deeply divided colonial society. The characters in the novel stand out as recognizable types of individuals, both from the ruling class and the5/6/12

Characters of the Noli Me Tangere

1. Juan Crisostomo Ibarra 2. Elias 3. Maria Clara 4. Don Rafael Ibarra 5. Doa Victorina 6. Capitan Tiago or Don Anastacio

delos Santos
7. Sisa
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Real situation in the Philippines unveiled by Rizal through his in the novel, the A) He described novel.
condition of the Philippine society, the Filipino life, beliefs, hopes and desires.
B) He stated the laments and

grievances of the Filipino people and revealed the hypocrisy of the friars, using religion to impoverish and brutalize the Filipino people.
C) He differentiated the true and false

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Reactions to Rizals Noli

This was the first work of Malay

Filipino, through a novel; it depicted the condition of his country. Upon the release of the novel, critiques from intellectuals started to pour. It was the best seller of that time; everybody wants to get a copy, especially in the Philippines.

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Rizals Friends who reacted to Noli Me Tangere

a. Antonio Regidor b. Evaristo Aguirre c. Jose M. Cecillio d. Ferdinand Blumentritt

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Attacks & Defense for the Noli

When Rizal published the Noli, it created uproar of debate, condemnation, affirmation and accusations on both the Spaniards and Filipinos in Spain and in the Philippines. The following who attacked Noli:
1. Fr. Jose Rodriguez 2. Sen. Fernando Vida
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Filipinos and concerned foreign intellectuals gave a strong defense and actions for the first Filipino radical novel.
1. Mariano Ponce 2. Jose Maria Basa 3. Marcelo H. Del Pilar 4. Fr. Vicente Garcia
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Rizal Decides to Go Home to the Phils.

Before the Noli Me Tangere was

published, Rizal wrote a letter to his elder brother Paciano expressing his intention to go home in the Philippines.
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