What is the character of Basilio in El Filibusterismo?

Basilio is a very fair and compassionate person. Even though he resents Simoun for swindling people with jewelry, he still offers to help Simoun when he sees him in the forest of Ibarras.

What is the Filipino of El Filibusterismo?

El filibusterismo ( transl. The filibusterism; The Subversive or The Subversion, as in the Locsín English translation, are also possible translations), also known by its alternative English title The Reign of Greed, is the second novel written by Philippine national hero José Rizal.

Who is the Filipino friar and a vice rector of the University of Santo Tomas?

Hernando de la Sibyla, a Filipino friar and now vice-rector of the University of Santo Tomas ( U.S.T. )

Who is Basilio in El Filibusterismo Chapter 7?

Basilio symbolizes the Filipino youth, whom Rizal (through Simoun) advises to be more nationalistic (i.e., love your own language, fight for your country’s freedom)

Who is Basilio in Noli Me Tangere?

Basilio is a character in the Spanish-language Philippine novels Noli Me Tangere at El Filibusterismo. He is one of Sisa’s children and Captain Tiago’s caretaker.

How is Simoun Machiavellian in El Filibusterismo?

Simoun is Machiavellian in the sense that he believes that the end justifies the means. Remember that Simoun uses his wealth to corrupt those in government and to tempt them to harm the Filipinos. Simoun hopes that this will anger the Filipinos enough to make them rise up in revolt against the Government.

Who are the students in El Filibusterismo?

He represents the part of the society that is only generous and sympathetic to the rich and powerful. His self-centeredness overshadows his patriotism. They are the students who asked for educational reforms. They represent the people who have yet to cultivate their nationalistic attitude.