Rizal’s Life

When the book starts, Ibarra is returning to the Philippines after a 7 year absence, and he is reunited with his lover, mare Clara. He also learns the details of his induces death, which was ca spendd by one of his fathers political opponents in his home town of Binondo, Manila. tyro Damaso is one of the religious/political figures in Binondo who dislikes Ibarras dad. By accusing Ibarras dad of being a heretic, and by using the death of a local student to make him look bad, Father Damaso turned the community against Ibarras dad, and had him throw in jail where he got sick and died.Ibarras father was disgraced further when his body was thrown into the lake period workers were transporting him between burial sites. After learning about the atrocities committed against his father, Ibarra does not seek revenge, but instead decides to build a school, which was well-nighthing his father had always plan to do. By building the school, Juan Crisostomo Ibarra repoints that he is genuin ely concerned about the education and welf atomic number 18 of the Filipino people, because he puts the political squabbling aside in order to stand by the community.Ibarra is nearly assassinated at the schools opening celebrations, but he is saved by a man named Elias. After the assassination attempt, Ibarra is thrown into jail for a crime that he did not commit. Elias again assists Ibarra by helping him escape from prison. As they are absconding in a gravy holder, Ibarra hides under some leaves. Elias jumps into the water in an attempt to fool the guards, but his plan fails and he is shot by the guards and left for dead. Since the guards think that they shot Ibarra, they cease their pursuit of the boat he is hiding on, and he escapes unharmed. ReflectionBase on my reflection the book Noli Me Tangre is about the problems and injustices experienced by the fictional character, Juan Crisostomo Ibarra. All of the problems he experiences are brought about by corrupt officials in the S panish government of his home town. And he revenge because for the death of his father. Insights One of Jose Rizals goals in writing the theme was to bring attention to the corruption present in the Spanish controlled government of the Philippines. Noli Me Tangre exposed corruption, created widespread controversy, and gave native Filipinos a sense of unity.Even until now in that respect still a corruption that we experiencing resulting of difficulty and poverty in life and in our country. Hope that there might a solution of this corrupt country. El Filibusterismo Simoun, a mysterious and powerful jeweller who is in good graces with the Captain General plots a coup d etat against the Spanish colonial government. He in secret abets the abuses committed against the natives in the hope of stirring them to rise up in revolt. To weaken the regime, he encourages corruption, using his immense wealth to foment injustice and chivy massive unrest.Unknown to all, Simoun is Juan Crisostomo I barra, a man who had been wrongfully accused of rebellion and condemned in a plot instigated by his enemies including a friar who had unchaste feelings for his fiancee, Maria Clara. Everybody thought Ibarra had been killed as a fugitive, but in truth he had escaped, enriched himself abroad and has returned to the Islands to avenge himself. He plans to take Maria Clara who, believing Ibarra is dead, had entered the convent. In the run of his plans, Simoun comes into contact with young idealistic Filipinos whom he wants to enlist to his cause.One of these is Basilio, one of the few who know his secret. He had been adopted by Kapitan Tiyago, a wealthy property owner and father of Maria Clara. Basilio is about to graduate as doctor of medicine and plans to marry Huli, his childhood sweetheart. Huli is the daughter of Kabesang Tales, a homesteader who had been dispossessed of his lands by the friars. glum outlaw, Kabesang Tales and other victims of injustice have been enlisted by Simo un in his plan to overthrow the government.Another student, Isagani, dreams of a progressive future for his country but his fiancee, Paulita, who shares his aunt Dona Victorinas prejudices against the natives, is not interested in them. Simouns plot is aborted when he learns that Maria Clara had died at the convent. Student leaders who have been advocating the opening of an academy for the teaching of the Spanish language hold a party where they lampoon the friars. The next day, posters are found encouraging sedition, and those suspected of involvement are arrested, including Basilio. His foster father having died, obody intercedes for him, fleck the rich and influential are released.Meanwhile, Huli is killed in the church after she had sought the help of the parish priest for the release of Basilio. Due to this tragedy, her grandfather, Tandang Selo, joins the outlaws. Embittered by Maria Claras death, Simoun plans another(prenominal) coup to be staged at the wedding reception for Paulita, who has been engaged to another man top government officials including the Captain general who are to appear would be blown away, the house being planted with explosives which will be detonated by a a device hidden in the lamp given as gift by Simoun to the newlyweds.Basilio, who has been released and now wants to take revenge is ordered by Simoun to lead in the spring up. At the appointed hour, the guests are terrified upon reading a note signed by Juan Crisostomo Ibarra his signature is recognized by Father Salvi, the friar who lusted after Maria Clara. Before the lamp could explode, Isagani, who has been warned by Basilio about the plot, barges in and throws the lamp into the river. Isagani escapes. The uprising again fails to take off, and the armed followersof Simoun, deprived of leadership or devoid of vision, resort to banditry.The lawlessness that reigns in the countrysides leads to harsh measures by the government in its efforts to show it is in control. The plo t at the wedding is finally traced to Simoun who escapes into a house near the ocean. After taking poison, he confesses to father Florentino, a Filipino priest, who tells him What is the use of independence if the slaves of today will be the tyrants of tomorrow? After the death of Simoun, Father Florentino throws his treasure into the sea.