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Acquiring a better understanding of Rizal’s
life demands a deeper and more
profound analysis of his life and writings. His
firm beliefs were the results of what he had
seen and experienced during his European
days. Thus, to clear up vague thoughts
about him requires a glimpse into his past.
Rizal was one of the elites who demanded
changes in the Philippine government.
Together with his ilustrado friends, Rizal
voiced the inclusion of Filipinos as
representatives in the Cortes.
• Jose Rizal came from a family belonging to the middle class.
• Rizal was able to acquire his education from Spanish schools.
• He was good in language, spelling, science and he was able
to master numerous foreign languages.
• Rizal was good in Spanish.
• Education led Rizal to deeper understanding of equality and
order in society.
• Rizal’s urge to learn also increased his desires for reforms.
• Education opened his eyes to biases in the Philippines and the
abuses of the Spaniards against the Filipinos.
• Rizal’s writings made a huge impact on the minds of the
natives who wished to break free from the abuses of the
Spaniards.

• Rizal preferred to engage in a bloodless battle for

independence.
In Noli Me Tangere, Rizal was represented by both Elias and Ibarra. In the
chapter, “Voice of the Hunted,” Elias believed in the need for radical
reforms in the armed forces, priesthood, and administrative justice system.

Meanwhile, Ibarra did not agree with the reforms Elias wanted and believed
in the power of the authorities and the need for necessary evil.

In the chapter, “Elias Story,” Elias saw the need for an armed struggle and
resistance against the opposing forces while Ibarra disagreed and believed
that education was the key to make the people liberated, so he
encouraged the building of schoolhouses to educate those who are worthy
of it.
But in the chapter “Chase on the Lake,” Elias suddenly had a change of
heart.

In El Filibusterismo, Rizal was reflected in the characters of Simoun, Basilio,

and Padre Florentino.

In the chapter “Simoun” Simoun who was Ibarra in disguise, again being
adamant for a revolution, and Basilio was being like Ibarra when he
proclaimed his belief in education as a tool for equality and freedom.

In real life, Rizal reiterated his stand regarding this issue in his December
15 Manifesto when he declared that he was against the revolution and
favored reform programs especially education.
Rizal was very idealistic
 FOR MANY REASONS

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