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- 1. THE DEATH OF A HERO
- 2. What do you know about Jose Rizal? How do you feel about Jose Rizal? Why do people often compare and contrast Rizal and Bonifacio? Who do you consider more heroic, Rizal or Bonifacio? Which one do you admire more? Explain your answer. Do you consider Jose Rizal a revolutionary?Why or why not?
- 3. BACKGROUND KNOWLEDGE Did you know that Jose Rizal is not the Philippines national hero? According to the National Commission for Culture and the Arts (NCCA 2011), there has been no official proclamation of any Filipino historical figure as our national hero.The NCCA states, “ Even Jose Rizal, considered as the greatest among the Filipino heroes, was not explicitly proclaimed as National hero.The position he now holds in the Philippine history is a tribute to the continued veneration or acclamation of the people in the recognition of his contribution to the significant social transformations that took place in the country. ”
- 4. PADRE FAURAWITNESSTHE EXECUTION OF RIZAL BY DANTON REMOTO 1 I stand on the roof 2 Of the Ateneo Municipal, 3 Shivering 4 On this December morning. 5 Months ago, 6 Pepe came to me 7 In the Obsevatory 8 I thought we would talk 9 About the stars
- 5. 10That do not collide 11 In the sky: 12 Instead, he asked me about purgatory. 13 (His cheeks still ruddy 14 From the sudden sun 15 After the bitter winters 16 In Europe.) 17 And on this day 18 in the year beginning to turn,
- 6. 19 Salt stings my eyes 20 I see Pope, 21 A blur 22. Between the soldiers 23With their mausers raised 24 And the early morning’s 25 Star: 26 Still shimmering 27 Even if millions of miles away 28The star itself 29 Is already dead
- 7. GUIDE QUESTIONS: 1. Who is Pepe? Explain. 2. Why does Pepe ask the persona about purgatory 3. The poem talks about the nature of stars. Can you explain what he means, in term of science? 4. Why was Rizal executed? How is this similar to the idea of a star. Relate this to Philippine history.
- 8. 5. What do you think the persona felt for Rizal? Give textual evidence. 6. Do you feel the same way?Why or why not? 7. What would you say was Rizal’s greatest contribution to Philippine society? Explain. 8. Who do you consider as our national hero? Jose Rizal or Andres Bonifacio?