Introduction:
Jose Protacio Rizal is venerated for helping the country form a national consciousness during the time that it was subjected to a despotic Hispanic rule. He, who hoped his people have a better life, is also known for fighting for reforms in the Spanish rulers' governance.
During that era of the conquerors, Rizal extensively used his profound aptitude in writing to articulate his views toward the oppressors. He made use of his intellectual capabilities in deciphering how his countrymen could be awaken from its deep slumber of subjugating themselves under the Spanish reign. As matter-of-factly told, Rizal is not solely a bitter critic of foreign rule. He is a bitter critic of tyranny in whatever way those words can be understood.
In this analytical paper, the group attempted to synthesize the essays which they think has also made a great impact in the awakening of the Filipinos against the Spanish misleading government. They wish to impart their thoughts about the ideas that Rizal cited in those compositions he made. Subsequent to this proloque are reviews on the essays: New Truth, Differences, Inconsequences, and Tears and Laughters.
New Truth—Falsified?
In the article published 31 July 1889 entitled “New Truths”, Jose Rizal countered Mr. Vicente Belloc Sanchez’s argument that the introduction of reforms in the Philippines can ruin the peaceful and maternal rule experienced in the said country and not to limit the present field of action of the religious orders. He did this by posing assumptions and questions on the character of the Spanish Government, and the role of friars in the governance of the Philippines. The article can be summarized in these terms: Rizal’s claim that the introduction of reforms in the P...
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...ising them not to acquire the gratuitous style of American writing.
Recapitulating the Past in the Viewpoint of the Present
Rizal is more than anything he had written. In fact, it was what Rizal did that has tremendously taught us and made us discern what our race is capable of. His life per se was his greatest work.
Recounting Rizal’s story incessantly unfold relevant symbolisms and realizations to this day. Thus, it can be sufficed that Rizal transcends time. Even at his very grave, he still can unravel our sense of pride in being ourselves. What he had done during his era still has a significant meaning that stun us—He is truly the man of all seasons.
Read Rizal. What you will realize in so doing is that you are not merely looking at the ripped pages of a History book, rather, you are looking at your own reflection as a Filipino, in its truer than truest sense.
The nineteenth century introduced several great leaders into this world, many recognized by historians today. These men, Thomas Jefferson, Abraham Lincoln, and others, have all been honored and commemorated for their contributions. One such leader, José Martí, continues to remain anonymous outside the Hispanic community, and hidden in the shadows cast by these men. His name does not appear in the history books or on the tongues of many proud Americans, for he was neither a citizen of America nor an American hero.
The March of the Flag is a statement given by Albert Beveridge about the power of the US. He uses the power of the US to give the idea that US has its own ideas, and those ideas could be spread globally because US is so powerful. He is really arrogant, and he believes that due to America’s power they can spread ideas to other countries quickly and easily. He uses GOD as merely a symbol of power, a way to show how powerful the country is, and how influential it can become. We discussed the culture spread of the US in class, how it affected other culture, and created culture shocks. The article The Paralyzing Influence of Imperialism, William Jennings Bryan, discusses the US influence, and the influence that can be brought upon the Philippine Islands. He discusses the way, traders, taskmasters, officeholders, and military can control the small group of the Philippine Islands and influence them culturally and
...al Sam Gillis.” Benevolent Assimilation: The American Conquest of the Philippines, 1899-1903. New Haven, CT: Yale University, 1982. 87. Print.
In closing, Francisco faced many hardships throughout his life. He had to adapt to his life here in the United States, deal with being a male in his family, as well as face discrimination. Through all the hard times, family and getting a good education were always his top priorities. With the help of his teachers and counselors, he was able to succeed in school, unlike the majority of the students. Francisco is a true hero in the eyes of many Hispanic immigrants who come to the United States and strive to be the best they can be.
Carlos Fuentes was born on November the eleventh, nineteen twenty-eight; he was the son of a Mexican diplomat. Carlos was very well educated; he attended schools in Washington D.C., later went on to get a law degree from the University of Mexico in Mexico City, and even studied abroad at the Institute of Advanced International Studies in Geneva. He was always inspired by writing; his law degree was merely a way to satisfy his parents. His parents did not see a future in being a writer. Fuentes was also a very well rounded traveler, because of his fathers career Fuentes was able to get a look at other cultures and governments. His travels took him throughout Mexico, the United States, Cuba, into Europe, and most importantly throughout Latin America. He was able to come to understand how governments worked, the way big business used people for their own wealth and power. Fuentes was rather disgusted by corrupt governments and big businesses and actively stood up for what he believed was right. He was very liberal and at one point even joined the communist party. He used his writings to display to people from around the world the way that business and government used and betrayed the average citizen. He was revolutionary in the way he was able to use characters in his writings to disclose the big picture and history of his own home land, the country of Mexico.
The scene is set; America is the great power in the western hemisphere. Post Spanish-American War, America is faced with a dilemma of annexing the Philippines. In the winter of 1899 following the annexation of the Philippines, America had a problem. Filipinos had been fighting for independence from Spain and did not want to be seceded (83). Despite the Filipino objection, the United States displayed their assertion on the land. In conflict, both the Filipinos and American had many meetings with death. There were consequences and repercussions from invoking the American power on this foreign land. The American victory in the Spanish-American War helped propel the nation. Thesis: Although met with conflict from the natives, the
Most importantly, the Mexican government lots the war of ideas. Though the Mexican government maintained a virtual monopoly of the press, Marcos and the Zapatistsas managed to diffuse their ideas and goals across the country. Though many did not support their violent tactics, the Zapatistas brought attention to the “plight of those at the losing end of Mexico’s economic globalization, particularly the indigenous groups who were losing both their livehood and their hopes for self-determination” (155). Marcos’ articulate and incisive letters put the government on the “moral defense” (168).
In the late nineteenth and early twentieth century the cultural and societal foundations were laid for the newly formed nations of the America. Both José Enrique Rodó and Jose Marti made large contributions to the development of Latin America through their literature. Both sought to improve and encourage the people of The America’s, however it is Jose Marti who truly succeeds in inspiring a national pride in his writing Our America.
Miguel de Cervantes was not famous when, in late 1604, Don Quixote, was published. He was old, poverty-stricken, maimed in his left hand and from other wounds incurred in the battle of Lepanto. He had written poems, plays, pastoral romances for 25 years without any real success. Yet he worked hard at his new trade that he acquired in his mid-thirties.
In order to understand the effects of the Spanish Civil War, the atmosphere of Spain prior to 1936 needs to be understood as well. Spain, unlike major European powers, never experienced a bourgeois revolution and was therefore still dominated by a significant aristocracy. However, Spain had gone through several civil wars and revolutions making violence one of the most common devices for change. It, also, had undergone several cycles of reform, reaction from the opposition, and reversal by military uprising led by a dictator before 1936 (Preston 18).
With disconnected allusions, metaphors, and unrealism Rodriguez not only conveys his ideas throughout his essays but also is able to show us part of himself as a writer. He respects people’s role in society. He treasures how assimilation can change a culture. He has a passion for brown for converting color and race. He loves language for it’s continuous changes that it has been through over time. He values transformation, whether it is of color, culture, language, or a nation.
Fast track to the 1800’s when we see many problems result from important happenings such as the peninsular war, which occurred from 1807-1814, the Spanish American wars of independence where Spain lost a significant amount of its colonies in the Americas in early 19th century. But lastly three Carlist wars that dated from 1832 all the way to 1876 had effect a new interpretation of Spain’...
considered to be a groundbreaking forefather of what has become the Romantic genre. His poetry and even paintings have been distinguished as ¨Pre Romantic¨ due to his aid the development of the Romantic Period.
During the course of this class, I have had the opportunity to read literature from authors who come from different backgrounds and places in the world. Some of the stories and poetry we read were straight forward while others were confusing and sometimes required a second look. But one thing is clear, it changed the way I think about literature in a few ways that I wasn’t expecting. Three works in particular stand out in my mind. “ I Wont Let You Go” by Rabindranath Tagore, “To New York” by Leopold Senghor, and Pedro Peramo by Juan Rulfo all had an impact on my thinking for similar yet different reasons. They all incorporate their cultural backgrounds into their work through the setting of their pieces. They also compose their pieces in a way that makes you want to research their history to find the deeper meaning. Finally, a couple of the authors write about things they are emotionally connected to. Some of the examples we will look at, really opened my eyes to going beyond a superficial understanding of literature.
A. A. The Philippines People, Poverty and Politics. New York: The New York Times. St. Martins's P, 1987. 1-225.