José Protasio Rizal Mercado y Alonso Realonda was a Filipino polymath, nationalist and the most prominent advocate for reforms in the Philippines during the Spanish colonial era. I’m curious to see how other Noli and Fili comics compare.more I can’t help but question how true to translation the text is. The dialogue and sequence of events were a little confusing at first, especially when the character Isagani was introduced. Like the Noli comics, it really captures the feel of 1800s Philippines from their traditional attire to the architecture and design of the nipa huts. Other than that, I really enjoyed the illustrations in this one. Portrayed as women who needed to be saved by a “prince charming”. Practically all main female characters in the comics, like Maria Clara (from the Noli), Sisa (from the Noli) and Juli (from the Fili), are portrayed as women prone to hysteria, which ultimately lead to them ending up in a convent or dying. Most of the male characters in this book, especially Ibarra/Simon, act impulsively and aggressively to achieve their means. Though this is still a powerful message today since the Philippines continues to suffer from widespread corruption, it’s hard to ignore the blatant machismo in both books. The two books aim to incite first, an awareness of the injustices happening and second, a revolution for Filipinas/os to reclaim the country. It describes a time when Spanish colonialism ruled the Philippines and its people. Noli Me Tangere and El Filibusterismo are essential historical texts in the Philippines. After having read both comics, I probably should have read the originals first, but here we go anyway…
This comic along with the Noli comics I previously reviewed are attempted summaries of the classic. I’ve tried many times over the years but have struggled finishing because of the archaic language. After having read both comics, I probably should have read the originals first, but here we go anyway… Noli Me Tangere and El Filibusterismo are essential historical texts in the Philippine When you read this reflection, keep in mind that I have not read Rizal’s Noli Me Tangere and El Filibusterismo.
Classic example of idealism versus becoming practical.When you read this reflection, keep in mind that I have not read Rizal’s Noli Me Tangere and El Filibusterismo. I wonder if Isagani will change if ever Rizal wrote a sequel to the El Fili.Īnyway, please read the "debate" between Señor Pasta and Isagani. Since Isagani is quite idealistic, he prefers to live a life worth living. He advises Isagani to just study well, earn a decent living, get married, and avoid getting into trouble. Since he earns money from the friars, he hesitates to accede to the students' wish that he help advise and convince Don Custodio to support the Spanish school. He calls the Philippines a "Land of Proposals" because all you have are plans and no action. Now let's tackle this lawyers views and opinion… He thinks only of himself, and is willing to be nationalistic only after everyone else becomes patriotic first.
Señor Pasta is a lawyer who also works as a consultant for the friars.