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2. • The novel uncompromisingly exposes Spaniards in the
Philippines.
• The government was administered by self- seekers,
motivated by the desire to enrich themselves at the
expense of the people.
• Honest and sincere officials were quite few.
• Corruption became so rampant, as a consequence.
• Banditry became a way of life for many due to the
corruption and brutality of the Guardia Civil.
• Friars used the Catholic Church amass wealth and to
perpetuate themselves into power.

3. • Filipinos were not spared in his criticism of Filipino
society.
• Rizal criticized his fellowmen for their:
• Blind
• Religious fanaticism
• Corruption
• Passion for gambling
• Subservience of the wealthy Filipino towards the
friars and government officials
• Ridiculous efforts to distance themselves for the
common people

4. • To balance Rizal’s portrait of Filipino society, the virtues
and good qualities of the Filipino people were highlighted
in the novel.
• The virtues and values emphasized by Rizal in the Noli:
• Modesty and devotion of the Filipino women
• Open-handed hospitality of the Filipino family
• Devotion of the parents to their children and
children to their parents
• Deep sense of gratitude of the Filipino peasants