El Filibusterismo Chapter 1 Aboard the Steamship.pptx

El Filibusterismo Chapter 1 Aboard the Steamship.pptx

1. El Filibusterismo Chapter 1: Aboard the Steamship

2. Setting the Scene Story begins on a December morning Aboard a steamship called "Tabo" Traveling along the winding Pasig River to Laguna Important characters introduced on the upper deck

3. Key Characters Doña Victorina: A Filipino woman pretending to be Spanish Don Custodio: A principal representing Filipino citizens Simoun: A wealthy jeweler, advisor to the Captain-General Various priests: Padre Salvi, Padre Sibyla, Padre Camorra, Padre Irene Ben: A journalist What do you think Simoun's role might be in the story?

4. Class Divisions on the Ship Upper deck: Priests, officials, wealthy passengers Lower deck: Indios, mestizos, and Chinese passengers Clear separation between social classes Reflects societal structure in colonial Philippines How do you think this division affected Filipino society at the time?

5. Simoun's Appearance Described as having an unusual appearance White hair and black beard Always wearing large glasses hiding his eyes Known as the Captain-General's advisor What might Simoun be trying to hide with his disguise?

6. The Main Discussion Focused on projects to develop the country Specifically about improving the Pasig River Simoun proposes a radical solution Others offer their own ideas and criticisms

7. Simoun's Proposal Suggests digging a straight channel for Pasig River Would use prison labor to save costs If needed, force citizens to work without pay Aims to improve river navigation and flood control What are the potential benefits and drawbacks of Simoun's plan?

8. Don Custodio's Counter-proposal Rejects Simoun's plan as too expensive and potentially rebellious Suggests forcing residents near Pasig River to raise ducks Ducks would eat snails, theoretically deepening the river Doña Victorina opposes due to her dislike of duck eggs

9. Symbolism in the Chapter The slow-moving steamship represents the slow progress of the country Upper and lower decks symbolize class division in society Discussions reflect the ineffective leadership and decision-making What other symbols can you identify in this chapter?

10. Key Themes Introduced Colonial rule and its impact on the Philippines Social inequality and discrimination Ineffective governance and development projects The conflict between progress and tradition How do these themes relate to modern Philippine society?

11. Reflection Questions How does this chapter set the tone for the rest of the novel? What do you think about the different characters' attitudes and proposals? Can you draw any parallels between the issues in the chapter and current events? What do you think Rizal was trying to convey through this opening chapter?