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CHAPTER 7
EL FILIBUSTERISMO
Overview
El Filibusterismo- is a political novel which was dedicated to the "Three Martyrs",

GomBurZa (Fr. Mariano Gomez, Fr. Jose Burgos, Fr. Jacinto Zamora) towards the end of
the 19th century Philippines.
Plot Summary of El Filibusterismo
• El Filibusterismo is a sequel to the Noli Me Tangere.

•It has a little humor, less idealism,and less romance than the Noli Me Tangere.
•The hero of El Filibusterismo is a rich jeweler named Simoun, who seeks revenge
against the Spanish authorities.
•His two obsessions are rescuing Maria Clara from the nunnery of Santa Clara and
fomenting a revolution against their hated Spanish masters.
•The story of El Filibusterismo begins on the steamer Tabo, traveling from Manila to
Laguna de Bay.
•Simoun uses wealth and influence to corrupt officials and worsen conditions to incite a
rebellion.
•He also, smuggles arms into the country with the help of Quiroga, a Chinese merchant.
•At Paulita Gomez’s wedding, Simoun gifts a lamp with a nitroglycerine bomb to kill the
government officials and Spanish elite.
•Isagani, still in love with Paulita, learns of the bomb and throws the lamp into the river,
throwing Simoun’s plan.
•Simoun escapes but is mortally wounded.
•He sought refuge in the home of Padre Florentino, who encourages him to repent.
•Simoun confesses his plans, then takes poison to avoid capture.
•Padre Florentino prays for Simoun’s soul and throws his treasure chest into the sea,
symbolizing the end of his vengeful quest.
Characters:
•Simoun. He is Crisostomo Ibarra who reincarnated as a wealthy jeweler.
•Basilio. He is Sisa's son, now an aspiring doctor.
•Isagani. He is poet and Basilio's best friend; portrayed as emotional and reactive, Paulita
Gomez boyfriend before being dumped for fellow student Juanito Pelaez.
•Kabesang Tales. He is Telesforo Juan de Dios, a former cabeza de barangay (barangay
head) who resurfaced as the feared Luzon bandit Matanglawin (Tagalog for Hawkeye);
his father, Old Man Selo, dies eventually after his own son Tano, who became a guardia
civil unknowingly shoots his grandfather in an encounter.
•Don Custodio. He Custodio de Salazar y Sanchez de Monteredondo, a famous journalist
who was asked by the students about his decision for the Academia de Castellano. In
reality, he is quite an ordinary fellow who married a rich woman in order to be a member
of Manila's high society.
•Paulita Gomez. He is the girlfriend of Isagani and the niece of Doña Victorina, the old
Indio who passes herself off as a Peninsular, who is the wife of the quack doctor Tiburcio
de Espadaña. In the end, she and Juanito Pelaez wed, and she dumps Isagani, believing
that she will have no future if she marries him.
•Father Florentino. He is Isagani's godfather, and a secular priest; was engaged to be
married, but chose priesthood instead. He chooses an assignment in a remote place, living
in solitude near the sea.
•Huli. She is Juliana de Dios, the girlfriend of Basilio, and the youngest daughter of
Kabesang Tales.
• Ben Zayb. He real name is Abraham Ibañez; a journalist who thinks he is the only one
thinking in the Philippines.
•Placido Penitente. He is a student of the University of Santo Tomas who is always
miserable, and therefore controls his temper.
•Quiroga. He is a Chinese businessman who dreamt of being a consul of Consulate of
China in the Philippines. He hid Simoun's weapons inside his house.
•Old Man Selo. He is the father of Kabesang Tales. He raised the sick and young Basilio
after his mother Sisa had died.
•Father Fernandez. He is the priest-friend of Isagani. He promised to Isagani that he
and the other priests will give in to the students' demands
•Attorney Pasta. He is one of the great lawyers of mid-Hispanic Manila
•Captain-General. (no specific name) He is the powerful highest official of the
Philippines.
• Padre Sibyla. Hernando de la Sibyla,; a Filipino friar and vice-rector of the
University of Santo Tomas (U.S.T.)
Chapter 1: On the Upper Deck
The steamer Tabo makes its way up the Pasig river one December morning. On
its upper deck is Dona Victorina, traveling in search of her husband Don Tiburcio, who
has fled from her abuse. On deck too are Don Custodio, the writer Ben-Zayb and Padres
Salvi, Sibyla, Irene and Camorra, and the steamer's captain. Also present is the jeweler
Simoun, conspicuous for his long white hair and large blue sunglasses. He is reputed to
have advisory influence over the Captain-General.
The group fall into discussing the winding path of the river. Simoun suggests
digging a new canal straight from the mouth of the river passing Manila, and closing old
Pasig. To achieve this, he further suggests the destruction of towns, using prisoners as
laborers to eliminate the cost, and increasing forced labor among men and boys. Don
Custodio and Padre Sibyla bring up the possibility of uprisings, which Simoun sharply
dismisses, as he leaves the group to head below deck.
Chapter 2: On the Lower Deck
Below deck, medical student Basilio and the young poet Isagani chat with
Capitan Basilio. The younger Basilio first updates the capitan on the lack of improvement
in Capitan Tiago's health condition and supposed continued use of opium. Their
conversation turns to the Spanish language academy the young men are planning to start.
Capitan Basilio is doubtful of their success. but the young men calm his doubts by
revealing they expect a permit soon, and that they have teachers and funds contributed by
fellow students. Their venue will be the house of a student named Makaraig. Capitan
Basilio accepts their explanation and heads off.
The young men move on to other topics including Paulita, Dona Victorina's niece
and Isagani's love interest; Dona Victorina's hiring of Isagani to look for Don Tiburcio,
and the fact that Don Tiburcio is actually hiding in Isagani's uncle's house. Simoun joins
them briefly, and Basilio introduces him to Isagani.
CHAPTER 3. SIMOUN
Simoun-
is the central character in Jose Rizal’s El Filibusterismo, the sequel to Noli Me
Tangere. Simoun is actually the disguised identity of Crisostomo Ibarra, the protagonist
of Noli Me Tangere. In this chapter,
Simoun is depicted as a manipulator who uses his wealth and influence to subtly
incite unrest and discontent among the people, particularly by encouraging the Spanish
authorities' greed and corruption. By doing so, he hopes to create an environment ripe for
rebellion. He advocates for violent revolution as a means to achieve justice and freedom
for the oppressed Filipinos, starkly contrasting with Ibarra’s previous idealism.
Simoun’s interactions with prominent characters reveal his cunning nature. His
public support of the authorities is merely a facade, concealing his true revolutionary
intentions. This chapter sets the stage for the tension between his personal vendetta and
the welfare of the people he claims to represent, exploring themes of power, corruption,
and revenge.
GROUP MEMBERS:
GRACE BAYUBAY
NEIL MARK CAPALAC
JONA MAE GANDOYO
CHRISTINE MAE BATBATAN

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CHAPTER 7

El Filibusterismo- is a political novel which was dedicated to the "Three Martyrs",

Plot Summary of El Filibusterismo

• El Filibusterismo is a sequel to the Noli Me Tangere.

Chapter 1: On the Upper Deck

Chapter 2: On the Lower Deck

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