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Filipino Struggles in El Filibusterismo

The document summarizes the background and themes of the novel El Filibusterismo by Jose Rizal. It outlines the main characters including Simoun, Basilio, Isagani and others. It also lists minor characters and provides details about the plot and criticisms of the Spanish government made in the novel.

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Filipino Struggles in El Filibusterismo

The document summarizes the background and themes of the novel El Filibusterismo by Jose Rizal. It outlines the main characters including Simoun, Basilio, Isagani and others. It also lists minor characters and provides details about the plot and criticisms of the Spanish government made in the novel.

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EL

FILIBUSTERISM
O
A SEQUEL OF NOLI ME TANGERE
BACKGROUND OF THE
NOVEL
 Written by Jose Protasio Rizal Mercado Y Alonzo Realonda
 “ THE REIGN OF GREED”
 Published in 1891
 Second novel and sequel of Noli Me Tangere
 It is a continuation of Noli Me Tangere’s criticisms of the
abuses and corruption perpetrated by the Spanish government.
THEME OF THE NOVEL
El Filibusterismo explores themes such
as revolution, education, and justice,
vividly illustrating the struggles faced
by Filipinos and inspiring the nation’s
fight for independence.
MAIN CHARACTERS
1. SIMOUN
The alter ego of Crisostomo Ibarra from Noli Me Tangere, is a wealthy jeweler who
disguises himself after being presumed dead.
2. BASILIO
The son of Sisa from Noli Me Tangere, is a hardworking student on the verge of earning
his medical degree.
3. ISAGANI
Basilio’s friend and aspiring poet, is the passionate and idealistic nephew of Father
Florentino.
4. FATHER FLORENTINO
Isagani’s uncle and a retired priest, is a respected figure despite his past romantic
entanglements.
5. BEN-ZYAB
A patriotic and jingoistic journalist, Ben-Zayb writes for the Manila Spanish newspaper El
Grito de la Integridad under the pen name Ybañez.
6. PLACIDO PENITENTE
He becomes a devoted follower of Simoun’s revolutionary cause.
7. FATHER IRENE
Capitan Tiago’s spiritual adviser.
8. CAPITAN TIAGO
Don Santiago de los Santos, Maria Clara’s father, is a wealthy landowner with properties in
Pampanga, Binondo, and Laguna.
9. CAPTAIN-GENERAL
The highest-ranking official in the Philippines during the Spanish colonial period, the
Captain-General is Simoun’s friend and confidant.
10. FATHER CAMORRA
Is the parish priest of Tiani and often mocks Ben-Zayb’s liberal views, despite their contrasting
appearances.
11. FATHER BERNARDO SALVI
The former parish priest of San Diego, Father Salvi is now the director and chaplain of the Santa Clara
convent.
12. FATHER HERNANDO DE LA SIBYLA
Serves as the director and chaplain of the University of Santo Tomas. He is a liberal friar who values
reason.

13. FATHER MILLON


A Dominican priest who serves as a physics professor at the University of Santo Tomas.
14. PAULITA GOMEZ
Ex-girlfriend of Isagani who married Juanito Pelaez.
15. DON CUSTADIO
A contractor tasked with developing a proposal for a Spanish language academy.
16. QUIROGA
A Chinese businessman aspiring to become a consul for China in the Philippines.
MINOR CHARACTERS
1. KABESANG TALES

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