RODRIGUEZ, LYNNE  Sunflower - it symbolizes a new beginning,

it is compared to the happiness of which

PSY185 appears to be always bowing down.
 Feet - it symbolizes the power of the friars,
it is placed on the base of the triangle
(foundation) because without friars, the
Filipinos cannot stand on their own.
 Shoes - it represents wealth and also the
footprints left by friars in teaching
Catholicism.
 Hairy Legs - it symbolizes the Legend of the
Wolf and the wolf shape shifts just like how
friars hide their true nature and character.
 Helmet of a Guardia Civil - it represents the
arrogance of those in authority.
 Whip - it represents the abuses and
cruelties done by the Spaniards and friars as
depicted in the novel
 Flogs (Suplina) - it is used for self-
flagellation. Just like the whip, this also
symbolizes the cruelties of the Guardia Civil.
 Chain - it symbolizes slavery and
imprisonment.
 Rizal's Signature - it shows that Rizal
experienced and witnessed the ills and
abuses that happened during his time.
 Bamboo Stalks - it represents Filipino
resiliency; despite the sufferings, Filipinos
can still stand tall and firm.

Reference:

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 Upper Triangle - this represents Rizal's past the-cover.html
life.
 Lower Triangle - this represents Rizal's
currents situations.
 Silhouette of a Filipina - believed to be
Maria Clara or as the "Inang Bayan" to
whom Rizal dictates the novel.
 Cross/Crucifix - represents the Catholic faith
as it rises above Inang Bayan and Filipinos, it
also symbolizes sufferings and death.
 Pomelo Blossoms & Laurel Leaves - they
represent faith, honor and fidelity, which
are the values Rizal aspires to be embodied
by Filipinos.
 Burning Torch - refers to the Olympic torch,
pertains to the awakening of Filipino
consciousness, it also sheds light to the text
of the manuscript.