LESSON 1: Noli Me Tangere

LET'S ENGAGE
Tell about a novel that you have read and how it influenced you. Like, was it a good read? Why or why
not?
After the publication of the Noli, the Noli me Tangere was regarded as one of the tools that sparked
Filipino nationalism and led to the Philippine Revolution of 1896. The story not only awoke a slumbering
Filipino consciousness, but it also laid the groundwork for achieving independence. It motivated me to
move forward and be confidence in ourselves because after I complete reading the Noli, it gives me the
motivation to advance to the next level of my life.
Does your personal opinion towards a book you have read matter? Just like the friars and Spaniards who
have read the Noli Me Tangere of Rizal, they were furiously enraged. They even described it as heretical,
impious and scandalous in the religious order, anti-patriotic, subversive of public order, injurious to the
government of Spain and its function in the Philippine Islands in the political order. Though, some
admired his books and his dauntlessness and modesty towards the accusations being thrown to him.
IT'S YOUR TURN
Go to page 11 and answer the questions for Module 5 - Lesson 1.
Essay. Answer the following questions comprehensively. Be guided by the rubric on the next page.
1) Discuss at least two events in the Noli Me Tangere that are similar to our country's current

The conflicts that dominated the story, such as corruption, injustice, poverty, and abuse, are
still present today. Noli Me Tangere by Jose Rizal encourages us to consider our acts and
ideas in the context of our nation. I chose two issues that are mentioned in the novel. The
first issue is government corruption, which has yet to be resolved because of the people we
trust to lead the country in a better direction, but the results have been contrary to our
expectations. I chose this issue because it is very prevalent and we have seen it over time. The
second issue is poverty, which many of us are familiar with, as seen by the people we see
sleeping on the streets, suffering from poverty and unemployment, and we can see that
poverty is 78 percent in our nation because it is linked to the government, which is led by
corrupt politicians.
situation?
2) Putting yourself in Rizal's shoes when he wrote "Noli Me Tangere, that created so much trouble,
how would you deal with the criticisms? (15 Points)
I need to educate my self well just like Rizal did, he pursue his career through his inspiration and
also I need to be confident with my self in order to fight criticism of other people and I also need
to listen carefully for the purpose of a critic and determine if input is beneficial or damaging.
 LESSON 2: El Filibusterismo
LET'S ENGAGE
Recall an event in your life when you were judged. Narrate it below. Indicate the event and the
outcome.
When you narrated your experience and the lesson you learned from it, it reflected how you deal with
the disadvantages of every situation.
I have friends around, who are playing, dancing, and studying, while I am sobbing. Seeing them
makes me envious because I don't feel the same way they do; they have both parents pleased with
them, while I am alone in my world, and some of my family members are arguing as if I were nothing
to them. My friends wonder why I'm constantly alone, and I tell them that it's because of my parents,
and then they condemn me and tell me that I'm a bitter person, which I don't mind because that's how
bitter I feel. I disregarded them, studied hard, and prayed that one day I would be successful, so I
worked hard in elementary, high school, and senior high school until I graduated from those six years
of education and I'm now studying nursing in Mountain Province, and my former friends are now
married with children, and they didn't finish school because some of them enjoy partying too much,
but I'm not like them; I'm here pursuing my dreams, and I have a man now, studying so hard like no
one else does, I've found my way because of his teachings, and the love he gave me was too much for
me to accept, but I know God gave him to me to have a way.

MODULE 5- Lesson 2
A. Describe the roles of the following characters of the El Filibusterismo.
1) Simoun- In Jose Rizal's El Filibusterismo, Simoun is a well-known affluent jeweler and the primary
character. Because of his evident power over the Captain-General, he is known as the Brown Cardinal.
Juan Crisostomo Ibarra (of Noli Me Tangere) is the man who has returned to his homeland after a
thirteen-year absence.
2) Basilio- Basilio was hired as a domestic servant and worked for Capitan Tiago, who paid for his
studies and allowed him to study medicine. During this period, Basilio reconnected with Juli, Cabesang
Tales' daughter, and the two became sweethearts. He is a medical student at the start of El Filibusterismo.
With the support of Captain Tiago, he was able to complete his schooling. He was saved from execution
by an unknown stranger who assisted him thirteen years ago with his mother's funeral.
3) Paulita Gomez- Doa Victorina's niece and Isagani's girlfriend was Paulita Gomez. Following Isagani's
imprisonment, Paulita ended their relationship and married Juanito instead, and Paulita Gomez is a
caricature of a woman who selects the best alternative for a more stable future. She understands what is
best for her and would take advantage of her fans to achieve what she wants.
4) Isagani- In Jose Rizal's novel El Filibusterismo, Isagani is a poor law student, poet, and Basilio's
bestfriend. He liked the idea of establishing a school where indios like himself could learn Spanish.
5) Capitan Tiago- A well-known Filipino socialite and part of the country's rich elite. Close to high-
ranking clergy members such as Father Salv and Father Dámaso, Captain Tiago is one of the wealthiest
property owners in Manila and San Diego, and he represents the rich Pilipinos who oppress their fellow
Pilipinos in exchange for the influence and wealth that their powerful associations may provide. During
Rizal's time, "Kapitan Tiago" was a fusion of two people.

B. Compare the features of the two novels. Fill in the boxes below. (15 Points)

Features Noli Me Tangere El Filibusterismo

Title (English) touch me not The Reign of Greed
Title (Spanish) Noli Me Tángere El filibusterismo
Title (Filipino) Noli Me Tangere El filibusterismo
Genre Novel Novel, fiction
Theme The theme of the novel is to promote The theme of the novel is the
nationalism and to accept change in inevitable revolution and
ourselves is still applies to us today. whether or not the Philippines
should rebel peacefully and
diplomatically or violently.
Dedication Noli Me Tangere, Fili aims at enlightening l Filibusterismo was written
the society, at bringing the Filipinos closer in dedication to the three
to the truth. martyred priests Mariano
Gomez, Jose Burgos, and
Jacinto Zamora, whose deaths
left an indelible mark in his
mind.
Length 438 pages 338 pages
C. Discuss and explain briefly in one paragraph the significance of Rizal's novel "El Filibusterismo" to
you as a student. (15 Points)
As a student, this work should be read with a sense of obligation by every Filipino citizen and student.
Reading El Filibusterismo will provide you with critical insights about the failings of Philippine
sovereignty that have led to our current state of affairs. It's about author Rizal's desire for democracy and
culture through demolishing empire via revolt. This effort reminds us that we'll need tools if we ever
desire a society of equals, where rights are inherent rather than a privilege granted based on a person's
religion or race. It is a must-read for Filipino kids who want to grasp the foundations of our country's
history and how we must battle for independence.
 MODULE 5- Post Assessment
Sequencing. Arrange the following events chronologically. Write the numbers(1-12) on the spaces
provided. (15 Points)
He gave Paulita Gomez and Juanito Pelaez a beautiful lamp as a gift.

Simoun took a poison and confessed his true identity to Padre Florentino.

Isagani, upon knowing that Paulita was in danger, rushed to the venue of marriage celebration,
got and threw the lamp to the sea.

Crisostomo Ibarra who escaped from the pursuing soldiers at Manila Bay, dug up his buried
treasure, headed to Cuba and came back to Philippines as Simoun.

After long time of illness, Simoun resumed planning another revolution to overthrow the Spanish
government.

The planned armed uprising did not succeed because it was cancelled by Simoun to agonize the
death of Maria Clara.

Simoun contacted Quiroga, a Chinese merchant, to smuggle armistice for the planned revolution.

As planned, the lamp will explode, will kill every people inside the wedding venue and other
government buildings in Manila simultaneously.

Basilio told Isagani to stay away from the wedding venue because the lighted lamp will soon
explode.

After the incident at the wedding feast, the revolutionary plot organized by Simoun was known.

He was cornered by the soldiers but managed to escape with his treasures and sought refuge at
Padre Florentino's home.

Padre Florentino kneeled and prayed as he was watching the dying jeweler.