Rizals Political Exile In The Island Of Dapitan

Dr. Jose Rizal serving his political exile issued by the Spanish Colonial Government arrives on the island of Dapitan on board the steamer, Cebu.

Issued Living Conditions. Pablo Pastells, Superior of Jesuit Priest to Antonio Obach, priest in Dapitan said that: Rizal publicly retract his errors concerning religion, and make statements that were clearly pro-Spanish and against revolution That he performs the church rites and make a general confession of his past life That he conducts himself in an exemplary manner as a Spanish subject and man of religionIn Exile Dr. Jose Rizal didnt really follow the guidelines that Fr. Pablo issued. Rizal lived in the house of acommandante named, Kapitan Carnicero. There was respect between the warden and the prisoner for he was a man of values and intellect instead of an animal.The PerksThe perks of Rizal of having a good relation with the commandante is that he was able to go around but have to report once a week, rode the chestnut horse of the commandante, and Carnicero wrote good feedback of Rizals political exile in Dapitan.The HealerRizal would let the locals go to his house to get medical treatment. He would apply the medical expertise he learned from the Unibersidad De Santo Tomas and the European schools.The TeacherDuring the siesta time of 2:00PM-4:00Pm, Dr. Jose Rizal would be a teacher to the young boys Science and the basics of Latin.The FarmerAfter playing the role of the educated teacher, Dr. Jose Rizal would then involve his young student in farming by helping him water the plants and pruning the fruits. He ended his session with an Angelus at6:00PM.The WriterDr. Jose Rizal would have dinner and after that continue his life writings and reading books.All Bets Are Off On September 21, 1892, the steam boat, Butuhan, made its way into the excited shores of Dapitan. The citizens are wondering what good news can it bring. Kapitan Carnicero thought it was the Kapitan-Heneral therefore he quickly commanded the band to get ready to play. (Winning lottery ticket no. 9763 which was owned by a joint Kapitan Carnicero, Dr. Rizal, and Francisco Equilior own the Spanish Government Controlled Manila lottery.) Rizal got his share of theP20,000 in the form ofP6,200 on which he gaveP200 to his friend, Basa, who was based in Hong Kong. The rest of the money he won he invested it on agricultural lands along Talisay. He was not a drinker or a smoker but was addicted to gambling which was his vice.Rizal-Pastells Debate On Religion Fr. Pastells sent Dr. Rizal a copy of the book, Sarda. Fr. Pastells advised Dr. Rizal to view religion from the prism of individual judgement and self-esteem. Rizal wrote back to Fr. Pastells which revealed anti feelings for the Catholic Church thru the ideas he embraced while in Europe. Fr. Pastells later gave Dr. Rizal a copy of a famous book called Imitacion De Cristo (Imitations Of Christ). Despite Dr. Rizals anti feelings for the Catholic Church, he continued his Catholic routine by going mass, celebrating the importance of Christmas, and Catholic related estas.Rizal Challenges A French To A Duel Dr. Rizal got involved in a quarrel with a French business man named, Mr. Juan Lardet. Mr. Juan Lardet bought logs from Dr. Rizal and later complained that the logs that he received were poor quality. Mr. Juan Lardet expressed his anger by writing a letter to a fellow merchant and friend of Dr. Rizal, Antonio Miranda. Mr. Juan Lardet said If Rizal were a truthful man, he would have informed me that the lumber not included in the account were bad. When Carnicero heard this displeasing news, he informed Mr. Juan Lardet that Dr.Rizal was an expert in Martial Arts specically in the eld of Fencing and Pistol Shooting. Mr. Juan Lardet gave it a thought and later apologized. Dr. Rizal and Mr. Juan Lardets relationship became stable afterwards.Rizal And Fr. Sanchez Fr. Sanchez was the Jesuit priest who taught Dr. Rizal during his Ateneo days. He had arrived from Europe and was excited to see his favorite student. He also was the only one that defended Dr. Rizal controversial novel, Noli MeTangere. He tried to convince Rizal to regain the trust of the Catholic Church by having theological arguments. It was the rst time that he couldnt persuade his favorite student. Although he failed to persuade Dr. Rizal, he enjoyed his company. He helped Dr. Rizal in making the town plaza nice. On his birthday, Dr. Rizal gave him a manuscript entitled, Estudios Sobre La Lengua Tagala (Studies On The Tagalog Language) which was dedicated to his former mentor.La Familia Dr. Rizal being in political exile missed his family in Calamba, Laguna. Family members that visited him were Trinidad, Maria, and Narcisa. Nephews were Teodosio, Estanislao, Maurico, and Prudencio.

I Spy With My Little Eyes A Friar On the night of November 3, 1893, a certain Pablo Mercado visited Dr. Rizal. He showed Dr. Rizal a photo of Dr. Rizal and his initials to show that he is connected with the Rizal Family. Pablo Mercado then later offered Dr. Rizal his services as a secret courier to Manila. Rizal became suspicious afterwards. Later that day, Dr. Rizal found out that Pablo Mercado was still on the island. He sought the help of Commandante Sitges to arrest Pablo and nd out thetruth. Florencio Namanan later confessed that he was sent by the recollect friars to spy on the activities and works of Dr. RizalRizal As Physican Dr. Rizal treated the natives of Dapitan despite not having money to pay for his excellent and professional service. He even gave them free medicines. Here the people are so poor that I even have to give them medicine gratis.Dapitans Water SystemRizal was an expert surveyor. With his knowledge of engineering, he constructed a system of waterworks to bring fresh and clean water to the people of Dapitan.Community Projects I want to do all I can for this town. He made a lighting system for the town with the use of coconut oil lamps. With the help of Fr. Sanchez, they both remodeled the town plaza. Fr. Sanchez made a big map of Mindanao with the use of earth, stone, and grass.Rizal As Scientist Dr. Rizal collected specimens of a rich virgin eld. Explored jungles and coasts. Collected specimens of insects, birds, snakes, lizards, frogs, shells, and plants.Rizal On Language During his political exile, Dr. Rizal learned bisayan, subanum, and malay. In total, he knew 22languages (Tagalog, Ilokano, Bisayan, Subanun, Spanish, Latin, Greek, English, French, German, Arabic, Malay, Hebrew, Sanskrit, Dutch, Catalan, Italian, Chinese, Japanese, Portuguese, Swedish, and Russian).Rizal As Artist He designed an exquisite curtain. He sketched a dragon, frog, and a beetle. He drew shes he caught from shing.Rizal As Businessman In partnership with Ramon Carreron, they both ventured into the business of shing, copra, and hemp industries. Dr. Rizal advised Saturnina to engage in textile, jewelry, and hemp business.

Rizal The Inventor Dr. Rizal invented a unique cigarette lighter which he gave his soulmate, Ferdinand Blumentritt. The cigarette lighter was made of wood. He also invented a brickmaking machine.Mi Retiro Dr. Rizal wrote a poem entitled, Mi Retiro, which describes Dr. Rizals life in peaceful Dapitan. Literary critics says its one of Rizals best.Glad You Came Bracken Rizal became depressed by the end of the day because he didnt have somebody to inspire and cheer him up. Also the death of his former lover, Leonora Rivera died on August 28, 1893. He needed a comforter. A slender, chestnut blond with blue eyes, dressed in simplicity, with an atmosphere of light gayety came to his life. She was Josephine Bracken.Francisco Rizal Josephine came to Dapitan because she heard about Dr. Rizal expertise in ophthalmology. She needed to cure Mr. Taufers blindness. They both fell in love and later Josephine became pregnant. Dr. Rizal played a trick on Josephine that made her give birth to an 8 month premature baby named Francisco after his father.Rizal And The Katipunan Andres Bonifacio, an indio, has decided to take arms against the Spanish Colonial Government to nally put an end to all the abuses that they have done. Andres believed that the only way to gain independence from Mother Spain was to ght re with re and not through reforms and peaceful means like Rizal, an illustrado. On May 2, 1896 Dr. Pio Valenzuela was named emissary to Dr. Rizal. As a cover up, Dr. Valenzuela brought a blind man, Raymundo Mata, to be treated by Dr. Rizal and a guide After having dinner, Dr. Valenzuela proceed with the true purpose of his trip which was to have Dr. Rizals approval of the planned revolution being their inspiration. Rizal said 1. The people are not yet ready for a revolution and 2.Arms and funds must rst be collected before raising the cry of the revolution.Volunteer As Military Field Doctor In Cuba Cuba was suffering from a raging yellow fever epidemic. There was insufcient numbers of doctors to help the Spanish troops who were sick. Dr. Rizal decided to appeal to the Kapitan-Heneral to offer his services to the Spanish Military in Cuba.Adios Dapitan! Finally after 4 years in exile, Dr. Jose Rizal is on his way to another journey in his life. He was going back to Manila to prepare his medical service to the Spanish Military in Cuba, Havana. He was at last enlightened and fullled in his exile. He Fucked Josephine Bracken...I dunno why though...Wishing he had a son...Damn....