Contrast (differences):
Rizal's view
1. In Tagalog, a house is called “pamamahay”.
Rizal said that it is impossible that bahandin
has been printed for bahayin, because it is an
obsolete derivative.
2. A Filipino woman helps his husband and is
not seen as a burden when they get married.
To a man, marrying means getting introduced
to a lifestyle that a bachelor is not accustomed
with, especially in terms economy, or
financially.
3. A lawlaw is called a salted and dried sardine.
He said that Morga seems to refer to tawilis of
Batangas or dilis.
4. Indios are very careful not to take a bathe
during siesta, after luncheon because of their
hygienic custom.
5. Natives get drunk after gatherings but they
manage to find their way home.
Morga's view
1. He said that a house with the parents and
children in room together is called “bahandin”.
2. The groom contributes a dowry, that he had
received from his parents, while the bride
does not bring anything until she inherits some
from her parents.
3. A lawlaw is a very small fish which is netted,
dried in the sun or air, then cooked in various
ways.
4. Taking a bathe without regard to whether
this might be injurious to their health.
5. Natives drink heavily and they end up drunk
during wedding feasts.