1. Cavite State University Naic Campus
Formerly Cavite College of Fisheries
BucanaNaic Cavite
A Comparative Analysis of
Noli Me Tangere and El Filibusterismo
As perceived by the fourth
Year students of Cavite State University
Naic Campus Laboratory High School
School Year 2011-2012
In Partial Fulfillment
Of the Requirements in the Rizal’s Life, Works and Writings (SOSC5)
Bachelor of Secondary and Elementary Education
Joyce O. Malimban
Anel C. Martinez
CarilenS.Morallos
John ReckL.Niepes
Catherine V.Ogalino

2. Table of Contents
I. Introduction
Rationale of the Study
II. The Problem and its Methodology
Statement of the Problem
Research Instrument
Population Sample Size
Sample Technique
Data gathering Procedure
Statistical Treatment
III. Findings Conclusion and Recommendation
IV. Appendices

3. II.The Problem and its Methodology
Statement of the Problem
This study aim to determined the comparative analysis of Noli Me Tangere and
El Filibusterismo as perceive by selected fourth year students of Cavite State
University- Laboratory High School for school year 2011-2012
Specifically, the study sought to answer the question:
What is the most influential novel of Dr. Jose Rizal in terms of:
1. Elements of Literature
2. Personal background of students
Research Instruments
The researchers used questionnairessurvey checklist to know the comparison of
Noli Me Tangere and El Filibusterismo as perceived by the selected fourth year
students of Cavite State University- Laboratory High School, school year 2011-2012
The instruments used in this study are the questionnaires in terms of Elements of
Literature (Plot, Character, Setting, Theme, Moral (Point of View), Style, Symbolism)
(Appendix A) and Personal Data Sheet of students( Appendix B).
Population Sample Size
The study was conducted in Cavite State University- Laboratory High School,
Naic Cavite. The respondents were the 33 fourth year high school of the said school
together with the researchers.

4. Sampling Technique
The 33 respondents of the study were selected for a population of 33 students of
fourth year level. The number of respondents shows at Table 1.
Table1.Population and Samples
Year Level Population Samples Percent
Fourth Year 33 33 100 %
Total 33 33 100%
Data Gathering Procedure
After printing the questionnaires, the permission of school principal was secured.
The questionnaires were finally distributed personally to the respondents. The
researchers simultaneously conducted the survey to the fourth year students. From this
text, the researchers have identified and comparatively analyzed the main focus of the
study, the most appreciated novel of Dr. Jose Rizal, Noli Me Tangere or El
Filibusterismo.
The comparative analysis served as the basis and evidence or norms by the
researchers in identifying the percentage of the students on appreciation to finally
realize the main focus of the study.
After comparison were identified, the researchers accomplished the
questionnaires- checklist intended for them so as to give background information on the

5. most influential book of Dr. Jose Rizal, Noli Me Tangere or El Filibusterismo for the
students.