Noli Me Tangere

• Noli Me Tangere


  A novel written by Filipino nationalist and author Jose Rizal
• Genre and type of the analyzed piece of literature

  • Social and political fiction, historical fiction
• Work's structure and the writing style used to create it

  • Traditional narrative structure with linear progression of events and clear storyline, divided into chapters, combination of descriptive prose, dialogue, and internal monologue, characterized by clarity, vivid imagery, attention to detail, use of satire and irony
• Main characters

  • Crisostomo Ibarra
  • Maria Clara
  • Padre Damaso
  • Elias
  • Sisa
  • Captain Tiago
• Plot outline

  1. Introduction: Ibarra returns to Philippines, plans to marry Maria Clara and initiate reforms

  2. Conflict with the Friars: Ibarra faces opposition from corrupt friars

  3. Revelations and Betrayals: Secrets from the past are revealed, leading to further complications

  4. Tragedy and Resistance: Sisa loses sanity, Elias sacrifices himself

  5. Climax and Resolution: Ibarra's plans for reform are exposed, leading to his arrest and trial
• Main ideas

  • Colonial Oppression
  • Social Injustice
  • Religious Hypocrisy
  • Nationalism and Resistance
  • Personal Redemption and Sacrifice
• Significance of the literature to the societal context

  • Nationalism and Identity
  • Social Reform
  • Critique of Colonialism
  • Religious Criticism
  • Literary Legacy
  • Inspiration for Revolution
• Overall theme

  Struggle against oppression, injustice, and colonialism
• Noli Me Tangere was published on July 1, 1887
• Noli Me Tangere means "Touch Me Not"
• The novel is written by Jose Rizal
• Jose Rizal wrote Noli Me Tangere while he was studying medicine at the University of Madrid.
• Rizal finished writing Noli Me Tangere in 1886 but it wasn’t printed until 1887 due to censorship issues.
• The title of the book comes from John 20:17 when Jesus appeared to Mary Magdalene after His resurrection.
• The novel is divided into three parts with 24 chapters.
• Noli Me Tangere is considered as one of the most important works of Philippine literature because it served as an inspiration for the Filipino people during the revolution against Spain.
• Rizal used his real name as the author of the book.
• In the Bible, Jesus tells her not to touch Him because He has not yet ascended to the Father.
• Rizal’s intention to write this book was to expose the abuses committed by the Spanish friars during his time as well as to educate Filipinos about their history and culture.
• It also helped establish the national identity of the Philippines, which was then under Spanish colonial rule.
• The title “Noli Me Tangere” comes from John 20:17 where Jesus said to Mary Magdalene not to touch him because he had not yet ascended to the Father.
• This phrase “noli me tangere” can be interpreted as an invitation or warning depending on how one reads it.
• Part One - The Awakening (Chapters 1-9)
• The story takes place during the Spanish colonial period in the Philippines (late 19th century).
• “Noli me tangere” could mean that Jesus wants us to keep our distance from Him so we don't disturb Him.
• Crisostomo Ibarra is a young man who returns home to his province after finishing his studies abroad.
• Part Two - The Disillusionment (Chapters 10-15)
• Part Three - The Reconciliation (Chapters 16-24)
• It is also known as the “first modern novel” in the Philippines.
• Ibarra is a young man who returns home to the Philippines after finishing his studies abroad.
• Maria Clara is a beautiful woman who falls deeply in love with Ibarra but faces many obstacles due to their different social classes.
• “Noli Me Tangere” is considered one of the most important works in Philippine literature and is often referred to as the first novel written in the country.
• Ibarra is a young man who returns home from Europe to find that everything has changed since he left.
• It is written in Tagalog with some words borrowed from other dialects such as Cebuano, Pampango, and Ilongo.
• The novel explores themes of colonialism, national identity, class struggle, and religious hypocrisy.
• Rizal wrote this book while living in Dapitan, where he was exiled by the Spanish government.
• The title "Noli Me Tangere" comes from Latin and means "Touch Me Not." It refers to the story of Jesus Christ's encounter with Mary Magdalene after His resurrection.
• The Title

  Noli Me Tangere" is Latin for "Touch Me Not," a phrase derived from the Bible (John 20:17). It symbolizes the protagonist, Crisostomo Ibarra's, reluctance to become embroiled in the corruption and injustices of colonial society, as well as the Filipino people's desire to resist colonial oppression.
• The Characters' Names

  Many of the characters' names in the novel carry symbolic significance. For example, Crisostomo Ibarra's name, which means "golden" and "bar," represents his idealism and his role as a catalyst for change. Similarly, Maria Clara's name evokes purity and innocence, contrasting with the corruption and hypocrisy surrounding her.
• The Church and Religious Symbols

  The Catholic Church and its symbols, such as the cross and religious ceremonies, are used symbolically to represent the moral and spiritual decay of colonial society. The corrupt friars, particularly Padre Damaso, symbolize the hypocrisy and moral corruption of religious institutions.