Values of Rizal

WHAT ARE THE
VALUES OF RIZAL THAT CAN BE REFLECTED FROM THE READINGS.

HOW CAN THOSE VALUES BE UTILIZED IN OUR DAY TO DAY LIFE AND IN OUR SOCIETY
AS WELL.
Values of Rizal
Love for his fellowmen
Devotion of truth
his love for our country, compassion for others, and intellectual prowess - as we collectively
heal, recover, and rise as one nation," He said Rizal's life and works are testaments of how a
single person’s deep love for his country and his fellowmen influenced the desire for change,
independence and normalcy.
Voice of the hunted

Summary:
Ibarra goes to the seaside where he had agreed to meet with Elias. Elias tells him of the
purpose of the meeting -- to address the concerns and needs of those who are hunted and
persecuted. He asks Ibarra to find a way to diminish the power of the friars and the civil
guards. Ibarra refuses. According to him, the friars and the civil guards are "necessary evils."
Points of Note:
In this chapter Rizal explains what it means to love one's country. It is here that the character of
Elias finds more color and depth.
Frequently Asked Questions:

Question: What do the hunted demand?
Answer: They demand (1) respect for human rights, (2) a little more tranquility in the lives of the
locals, and (3) diminished power of the friars and the civil guards.
Question: What does Ibarra say regarding the matter?

Answer: He says that if the nation is currently in a poor state, then the situation will get worse if
they remove the civil guards and the friars. According to him, they are necessary evils.
Question: Why is Elias shocked at Ibarra's response?

Answer: He does not expect that a well-educated, intelligent man like Ibarra would believe in
"necessary evils." He wonders to himself if the man actually believes that anything good can
spring from something bad.
Question: What is Ibarra's explanation for this?

Answer: The civil guards and the friars are bitter medicine necessary for an ill nation, and
however strong the pain such a medicine may bring, with it also comes healing.
Question: Did Elias share Ibarra's opinion on the subject?

Answer: No. Elias says that only an unskilled and incompetent physician would place medicine
on the painful areas without first examining the source of the illness.
Love for the Country, and Compassion for Others
Rizal is well-known for his love for the country and his fellowmen, and his compassion for
others, and because of the emotions which were brought up by numerous experiences, he was
able to incorporate his feelings and thoughts with his novels, and thus why the Story of Elias,
and The Voice of the Hunted, speaks so much towards these outstanding values in Rizal’s life.
Both chapters showed Elias’s love for his fellowmen and his determination to bring hope for the
current situation at that time, he did not back down from defending his fellowmen from harsh
government, and he was filled with determination to fight for change and normalcy.
Taking Actions to show the desire for change, independence, and to fight for justice.
Elias’ attitude and strong will is something that we should utilize in our day-to-day life and to our
society, it shows that when we see injustice and evil, we speak from our hearts and minds, and
search for a solution that will help bring the common good. Taking actions to show our love for
our country and to our fellowmen is a strong instrument that can be used to influence the desire
for change, independence, and the fight for human justice.
Setting Elias as an example, we should not be afraid to speak up when we notice inequality and
unjust ruling, we should learn how to be protective of our land and people, to achieve the kind of
life that the people deserve, to address the concerns and the needs of all, and to deliver the
people from the oppressors.
In the voice of the hunted, Elias spoke towards the demand and the concerns of those who are
hunted, he was able to describe the encounters of the people from the hands of the friars and
the civil guards. He spoke of truth and real experiences, hoping to provide hope for the people
who are asking for justice.

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WHAT ARE THE

VALUES OF RIZAL THAT CAN BE REFLECTED FROM THE READINGS.

Voice of the hunted

Frequently Asked Questions:

Question: What does Ibarra say regarding the matter?

Question: Why is Elias shocked at Ibarra's response?

Question: What is Ibarra's explanation for this?

Question: Did Elias share Ibarra's opinion on the subject?

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