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AB- MUSIC
NOLI ME TANGERE
Crisstomo Ibarra
Also known in his full name as Juan Crisstomo Ibarra y Magsalin, a Filipino
who studied in Europe for 7 years, the love interest of Maria Clara. Son of the
deceased Don Rafael Ibarra; Crisostomo changed his surname from
Eibarramendia to Ibarra, from his ancestor's surname.
Crisostomo Ibarra was the son of Don Rafael, one the wealthiest businessmen
in San Diego. As such, he was also a childhood friend of Maria Clara. He is a
very patient and serious man but when provoked, becomes very violent and
impulsive.
Crisostomo Ibarra exemplified the vision that Jose Rizal had aimed for the
youth of the Philippines during his time. Others attribute Ibarra as Rizals
reflection of himself.
Elas
Ibarra's mysterious friend, a master boater, also a fugitive. He was referred
to at one point as the pilot. He wants to revolutionize his country. Ibarra's
grandfather condemned his grandfather of burning a warehouse, making
Elias the fugitive he is.
Elias represents the common Filipino who is not only aware of the injustices
done to their countrymen but would also like to deliver them from their
oppressors. He is said to be the personification of Andres Bonifacio.
Mara Clara
Mara Clara de los Santos, Ibarra's sweetheart; the illegitimate daughter of
Father Dmaso and Pa Alba.
Mara Clara is regarded as the most beautiful and widely celebrated lady in
the town of San Diego. A devout Catholic, she became the epitome of virtue,
"demure and self-effacing" and endowed with beauty, grace and charm, and
promoted by Rizal as the "ideal image"[1] of a Filipino woman who deserves to
be placed on the "pedestal of male honour". In Chapter 5 of Noli me tangere,
Mara Clara and her traits were further described by Rizal as an "Oriental
decoration" with "downcast" eyes and a "pure soul".
Father Dmaso
Also known in his full name as Dmaso Verdolagas, Franciscan friar and Mara
Clara's biological father.
is one of the notorious characters in the novel Noli Me Tangere. The novel
was written by Jos Rizal, one of the leaders of the Propaganda Movement in
the Philippines. Noli Me Tangere (Touch Me Not or "Social Cancer") is a
controversial and anticlerical novel that exposed the abuses of the Spanish
friars (belonging to the Roman Catholic Church) and the Spanish elite in
colonial Philippines during the 19th century.
Alfonso Linares
Kaptain Tiago
Also known in his fullname as Don Santiago de los Santos the known father of
Mara Clara but not the real one; lives in Binondo.
Capitan Tiago considers himself one of the Spaniards and never one from the
natives. However, he was actually a son of a miser, Malabon sugar-planter,
who was wealthy but would not consider having him educated. He learned
from a Dominican priest whom he assisted. His studies ended when the priest
and his father died. When he married Doa Pia Alba, his fortune was made.
Capitan Tiago was a typical character during the time of Jose Rizal. He is a
rich native-born Filipino who rubbed elbows with the powers that be during
that time. He symbolizes the rich Filipinos who oppress their fellow
countrymen in exchange for the influence and the riches that they might gain
from their powerful associations.
Padre Sibyla
Hernando de la Sibyla, a Filipino friar. He is described as short and has fair
skin.
Padre Sibyla is a stark contrast to Padre Damaso. He weighs his words and
speaks little. The author describes him as someone who is good as resolving
different views. He is often cool and intelligent, especially when correcting
the other friar, Padre Damaso, of the latter's ostentatiousness. He respects
etiquette and does not mind giving away the seat of honor in the party at
Calle Anloague to the lieutenant, who declined.
Padre Sibyla symbolizes the liberal friar but would rather stay in the
background rather than incur the wrath of other priests in power. He is aware
of the injustices done to the natives but would not do anything to change it,
as all he cares about is getting his congregation in power.
El Filibusterismo
Simoun
Crisstomo Ibarra reincarnated as a wealthy jeweler, bent on
starting a revolution
Simoun is described in the novel as a tall, dark man with white hair and a
thin black beard. He wears European clothing and huge blue sunglasses
which covered his eyes and part of his cheeks. He spoke with a peculiar
accent a strange mix of English and South American.
Simoun represents the revolutionaries during that time who supported the
idea of holding bloody revolt against the Spanish government. His death in
El Filibusterismo tells readers that Rizal does not support the armed
revolution. The author has also made this clear through the scene where
Padre Florentino, after Simouns death, threw his remaining jewels to the
Pacific Ocean so it may no longer be used for bribery and corruption that
can spark a revolt.
Isagani
poet and Basilio's best friend; portrayed as emotional and
reactive; Paulita Gmez' boyfriend before being dumped for
fellow student Juanito Pelez
Isagani was a poor student of law at the Ateneo Municipal. He was also a
poet and was described as quiet and inquisitive. Albeit his reserved nature,
Isagani is the type who will fight for what he thinks is just.
Isagani is the symbol of the youth whose love for the country is great to the
point of being branded as idealistic.
Kabesang Tales
Quiroga
a Chinese businessman who dreamt of being a consul of a
Consulate of China in the Philippines. He hid Simoun's
weapons inside his house