2. OBJECTIVES
•Trace the Filipino concept of hero/bayani
through times;
•Analyze the criteria set by the nation in
recognizing heroes;and
•Assess the heroism of Rizal using the
definitions and criteria of heroes.
3. INTRODUCTION
• People tend to misconstrue the tittle “hero” as
an award given to the dead people.
• Doing great things is likewise misinterpreted as
something only heroes, like Rizal can achieve.
• Some people say that “ Mahirap
magpakabayani. Ang bayani ay binabaril sa
Luneta”, implies people to become
individualistic, devoid of care for others.
4. •Such views hinder their sights on the
various possibilities they can do for our
country.
•This traces the concept of hero in the
Filipino culture and on the other hand,
may be applied to normal people like the
millennials.
INTRODUCTION
5. HERO
•Normally defined as illustrious man ( well
known, respected and admired for
achievement)
•Often of divine descent or with distinguish
valor(great courage to face danger)
•Fortitude in suffering, who is supposed to be
exalted after death.
•Being an extraordinary person and
individualistic is apparent.
6. Filipinos concept of HERO
•Known as “Bayani,Bagani, Magani or
Wani”, in various Filipino ethno-
linguistic groups.
•In early Philippine societies was just
the warrior of the community (his
simple task were based on daily
needs of the village
7. Filipinos concept of HERO
•Bayani does not work alone, he/she always
exerts efforts together with his/her
comrades in the community.
•The root word of BAYANI is BAYAN.
