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Rizal spent nearly a year in London from 1888-1889. He engaged in extensive studies at the British Museum to learn about Philippine history and strengthen his knowledge of the English language. He completed his annotations of Morga's book and wrote several articles for La Solidaridad. Rizal also developed a romance with Gertrude Beckett, though he did not pursue it since he was still involved with Leonor Rivera. He became a leader in the Filipino community in Europe. However, Rizal was forced to leave London for Paris to distance himself from Gertrude, as her feelings for him had grown serious and he did not want to take advantage of her affection since he loved Leonor.
Rizal spent nearly a year in London from 1888-1889. He engaged in extensive studies at the British Museum to learn about Philippine history and strengthen his knowledge of the English language. He completed his annotations of Morga's book and wrote several articles for La Solidaridad. Rizal also developed a romance with Gertrude Beckett, though he did not pursue it since he was still involved with Leonor Rivera. He became a leader in the Filipino community in Europe. However, Rizal was forced to leave London for Paris to distance himself from Gertrude, as her feelings for him had grown serious and he did not want to take advantage of her affection since he loved Leonor.
Rizal spent nearly a year in London from 1888-1889. He engaged in extensive studies at the British Museum to learn about Philippine history and strengthen his knowledge of the English language. He completed his annotations of Morga's book and wrote several articles for La Solidaridad. Rizal also developed a romance with Gertrude Beckett, though he did not pursue it since he was still involved with Leonor Rivera. He became a leader in the Filipino community in Europe. However, Rizal was forced to leave London for Paris to distance himself from Gertrude, as her feelings for him had grown serious and he did not want to take advantage of her affection since he loved Leonor.
in London (1888-89) I AM DEDICATING MYSELF NIGHT AND DAY TO CERTAIN STUDIES ABOUT OUR COUNTRY, ITS HISTORY, ITS ADMINISTRATION THE VERY RICH COLLECTION OF THE BRITISH MUSEUM, A COLLECTION WHICH CANNOT BE FOUND ANYWHERE ELSE IS SERVING MY PURPOSE. FOR THIS REASON, I WILL STAY HERE FOR A LONG TIME.
-JOSE RIZAL
Lived in London May 1888 to March 1889 3 reasons why he stayed there: To improve his knowledge of the English Language To study and annotate Morgas Sucesos de Las Islas Filipinas London was a safe place for him to carry on his fight against Spanish Tyranny engaged deeply in Filipiniana studies Completed annotating Morgas books Wrote many articles in La Solidaridad Penned Young Women of Malolos carried his voluminous correspondence with Blumentritt & other friends ad relatives Trip Across the Atlantic
Made friends in his Atlantic voyage The American and European passengers were amused of his marvelous skill in using yo-yo (a small wooden disc attached to a string from a finger) as a weapon. Had a chat with news- papermen but became disappointed Arrived on Liverpool May 24, 1888
Life in London
Went to London May 25, 1888 Stayed as a guest at Dr. Antonio Ma. Regidors home Became a boarder at the Becketts by the end of May Was called A Pearl of A Man (una perla de hombre) by Dr. Reinhold Rost Played Cricket and Boxing with Dr. Rosts sons.
According to Dr. Ferdinand Blumentritt, the noted Filipinologist, and Rizals friend, the Spanish historian Dr. Antonio Morga wrote Sucesos de las Islas Filipinas which was published in Mexico in 1609. Many scholars considered this history of the Philippines a much better and honest description of the conditions in the country pertaining to the Spanish conquest. CRICKET Good and Bad News from Home
Bad News Persecution of the Filipino patriots who signed the Anti-friar Petition of 1888 Persecution of Calamba tenants Furious attacks on Rizal by Senator Salamanca and Vida in the Spanish Cortes and by Desengaos (Wenseslao E. Retana) and Quioquiap (Pablo Feced) in Spanish newspapers Rizals brother-in-law, Manuel Hidalgo was exiled in Bohol Laureano Viado, his friend was arrested and jailed because copies of Noli were found in his house Good and Bad News from Home
Good News The only good news was Rev. Father Vicente Garcias defense of the Noli. Content of the letter We young Filipinos are trying to make over a nation and must not halt in our onward march, but from time to time turn our gaze upon our elders. We shall wish to read in their contenances approval of our actions. We are anxious to learn of the Philippines past which we need to understand in order to plan intelligently for the future. We want to know all that our ancestors knew, and then add our own studies to theirs. Thus we shall progress the faster because we can go on from where they left off.
Annotating Morgas books his greatest achievement in London Spent many days in the reading room of the British Museum reading Morgas books and old stories of the Philippines For Rizal Dr. Antonio de Morgas Sucesos de las Islas Filipinas was the best/excellent book. Mariano Ponce urged him to edit a newspaper but refused
Dr. Antonio de Morga Short Visit to Paris and Spain
September 1888 he visited Paris he stayed here for a week to study more historical materials in the Bibliotheque Nationale Entertained in a gay French Metropolis by Juan Luna and his wife He returned to London On December 11, 1888- he visited Madrid and Barcelona
Met Marcelo H. del Pilar and Mariano Ponce he first met Mariano Ponce andMarcelo H. del Pilar started to be involved officially in the Propaganda Movement. Christmas in London
Rizal returned to London on Dec. 24, 1888 and spent his Christmas and new year s day with the Becketts. his first Christmas on English soil. Rizal reflected on the true meaning of Christmas, not as a mere holiday but a remarkable day to remember Christs birth.
Rizal becomes leader of Filipinos in Europe
Chosen to be honorary president Wrote a letter of thanks adressed to the members of Asociacion La Solidaridad on Jan. 28, 1889 Letter content When defeated never surrender Great deal of integrity and much good will
Rizal and the La Solidaridad paper
Graciano Lopez Jaena founded La Solidaridad on Feb.15,1889 at Barcelona Marcelo H. del Pilar about their newspaper Rizal congratulated Lopez Jaena and the associates and wrote articles
Romance with Gertrude Beckett Gertrude Beckett Buxom English girl with brown hair, blue eyes, and pinkcheeks Eldest of the three sisters She was attracted to Rizal and had always loved to be with him. helped him in his painting and sculpture Gettie
Although he did not pursue his love for Gertrude because he was still in a relationship with Leonor Rivera at the time and would not want to be unfaithful. It was this romantic affair that drove Rizal to Paris in 1889, leaving London for he could marry Gertrude. Writings in London
Other than annotating Morgas work, Rizal wrote a lot in London including articles in La Solidaridad.
La Vision del Fray Rodriguez- a counter-attack on the irrational criticisms of Fray Rodriguez on Noli.
Under the pseudonym Dimas Alang, Rizal satirically attacked Fray Rodriquez through presenting a spirited conversation between the friar and St. Augustine.
It exposed how senseless was Fray Rodriguezs writing and that it deserves punishment. People will find him ridiculous.
Letter to the Women of Malolos- written in Tagalog. The Malolos women pursued the establishment of their school despite the opposition of Fr. Felipe Garcia. The letters main points: 1) Filipino mother should teach her children love of God, fatherland and mankind; 2) should be glad, like Spartan mother to offer her sons in the defense of the fatherland; 3) Filipino woman should know how to preserve her dignity and honor; 4) should know how she should educate herself, aside from retaining her good racial values; 5) Faith is not merely reciting long prayers and wearing religious pictures, but rather, it is living the real Christian way, with good morals and good manners. His articles: 1)Specimens of Tagalog Folklore and 2)Two Eastern Fables as requested contributions from Rizal in Dr. Rosts Trubners Record. Specimens of Tagalog Folklore consists of Filipino proverbs and puzzles. Two Eastern Fables was acomparative study of Philippine and Japanese folklore.
Writings in London
Specimens of Tagalog Folklore Two Eastern Fables Requested by: Dr. Rost
Rizal became an active contributor to the newspaper (as Laong Laan and Dimas Alang. Adios London
Rizal was forced to leave London because Gertrudes love for him has turned serious.
He could not take advantage of her affection and she would not be happy because Rizal was in love with Leonor Rivera.
He decided to move to Paris so she may forget him. Before leaving London, he carved several fine sculptural works: 1.Prometheus Bound 2.The Triumph of Death over Life; 3.The Triumph of Science over Death 4.a composite carving of the heads of the three Beckett sisters. * Later he gave the 2 nd and the 3 rd
Prometheus Bound The Triumph of Science over Death (left) Sacred Heart of Jesus (center) The Triumph of Death over Life (right) In the middle of March, 1889, Rizal departed for Paris. He was sad as he crossed the English Channel for he had many beautiful memories of London.