Huwag Mo Akong Salingin Noli Me Tangere

I. Summary of Noli Me Tangere After Juan Crisostomo Ibarra y Magsalin finished his studies in Europe for seven years, he came back to the Philippines. In his honor, Don Santiago Delos Santos or also known as Kapitan Tiago, a family friend, threw a gettogether party, which was attended by friars and other prominent people in their place. One of the guests, Father Damaso (Padre Damaso), belittled and insulted Ibarra. Ibarra ignored the insults that was thrown to him and instead, he politely excused himself and left the party because of an urgent task. Ibarra left the house without saying goodbye to his beloved Maria Clara, the daughter of Kapitan Tiago. The next day, Ibarra visited Maria Clara. They commemorated their childhood memories and their ever-lasting love. Maria Clara reread the letters that she gave to Crisostomo before he went to Europe. Before Ibarra left for San Diego, Lieutenant Guevara, a Civil Guard, uncovered to him the incidents before the death of his father, Don Rafael Ibarra, a rich hacendero of the town. His father was accused of being a heretic. Instead of doing revenge, he decided to carry through his fathers plan of putting up a school, since he believed that education would pave the way to his countrys progress. During another gathering at Tiagos house, Father Damaso once again insulted Ibarra. Ibarra couldnt control his temper, so he attempted to kill Father Damaso. But with the help of his one and only love, Maria Clara, she was able to stop him from killing Father Damaso. Because of what happened, Father Damaso and Father Salvi, seeked revenge. The Civil Guards were looking for Ibarra, but he managed to escape with the help of his friend, Elias. While they were escaping, Elias was shot. But Maria Clara assumed that Ibarra was the one who was shot. She lost hope. She asked Damaso to confine her into the nunnery. Damaso reluctantly agreed when she threatened to take her own life.

II. Characters and strengths and weaknesses Crisostomo Ibarra - Also known in his full name as Juan Crisostomo Ibarra y Magsalin, a Filipino who studied in Europe for 7 years, the love interest of Maria Clara. Son of the deceased Don Rafael Ibarra; Crisostomo changed his surname from Eibarramendia to Ibarra, from his ancestors surname Maria Clara - Maria Clara de los Santos, Ibarras sweetheart; the illegitimate daughter of Father Damaso and Pia Alba Elias - Ibarras mysterious friend, a master boater, also a fugitive. He was referred to at one point as the pilot. He wants to revolutionize his country. Ibarras grandfather condemned his grandfather of burning a warehouse, making Elias the fugitive he is. Father Damaso - Also known in his full name as Damaso Verdolagas, Franciscan friar and Maria Claras biological father Don Filipo - A close relative of Ibarra, and a Filibuster Linares - A distant nephew of Don Tiburcio de Espadana, the would-be fianc of Maria Clara Lieutenant Guevarra - The most powerful official in the Philippines, a hater of secular priests and corrupt officials, and a friend of Ibarra Captain Pablo - The leader of the rebels, whose family was destroyed because of the Spanish Sisa - The mother of Basilio and Crispin, who went insane after losing her sons Basilio - The elder son of Sisa.

Crispin - The younger son of Sisa who died from the punishment from the soldiers from the falso accusation of stealing a large amount of money Padre Sibyla - Hernando de la Sibyla, a Filipino friar. He is described as short and has fair skin. Captain Tiago - Also known in his fullname as Don Santiago de los Santos, the known father of Maria Clara but not the real one; lives in Binondo Padre Salvi - Also known in his full name as Bernardo Salvi, a secret admirer of Maria Clara The Alferez - Chief of the Guardia Civil; mortal enemy of the priests of te power in San Diego. Don Tiburcio - Spanish husband of Donya Victorina who is limp and submissive to his wife; he also pretends to be a doctor. Dona Victorina - Victorina de los Reyes de De Espadana, a woman who passes herself off as a Peninsular. She has colonial mentality Dona Consolacion - Wife of the Alferez, another woman who passes herself as a Peninsular; best remembered for her abusive treatment of Sisa Pedro - The abusive husband of Sisa who loves cockfighting Old Tasio -An older man who Ibarra seeks advice from. He was portrayed as being a pessimist, cynic, and crazy, but in actuality, he is quite wise.

III. Cite some scenario about cultural orientation Family system: The Filipinos love for their families is well illustrated during the play. The examples are during the time when Sisa did not stop looking for her children, Crispin and Basilio, and when Ibarra was affected by all the insults of Father Damaso to his father, Don Rafael.

Religious orientation: I actually find the priests as hypocrites because when theyre alone by themselves, they plan evil things to Crisostomo. The people, namely, Crisostomo, Maria Clara, Elias, and Old Tasio, are deeply religious.

Custom/Tradition: Their tradition of marriage, they are open to arranged-marriage. In the play, Maria Clara was supposed to be Linares wife; their parents agreed to plan an arranged-marriage. They are also fond of taking the hands of the elders and putting them on their forehead (Mano)

IV. Reflection on being a Filipino and CEU student taking up SociologyAnthropology class.

While I was watching the play, I realized that I would rather live today than before. I dont want to experience all the hardships that our fellow citizens faced during their time. Though sometimes, I complain about the lifestyle of some Filipinos, but little by little, my mind is becoming more openminded about the culture. At first, I dont understand what is the relationship between the Medical Technology course and Sociology-Anthropology. As days pass by, my interest to this subject is growing. Culture is tackled in this subject, and by studying this, I would be able to understand the different cultures of the world. It would help me adjust to different cultures whenever I go to different places. I wouldnt be affected by culture shock.