RIZAL AND JOSEPHINE BRACKEN

RIZAL’S FAREWELL IN DAPITAN

•What are the reason why Rizal get’s sad?

At night, after a whole days work, Rizal often sad. He missed his family, relatives and friends very much. He was also missing his happy life in the cities of Europe and his happy days in Calamba. The death of Leonor Rivera on October 22, 1893 aggravated Rizal’s loneliness.

Describe Josephine Bracken based on Rizal’s description.

He said that Josephine Bracken was a pretty young Irish, with brown hair and blue eyes. Her parent’s were Irish nationals, but she was born in Hong Kong on October 6, 1876. Her mother died of children delivery when she, Josephine Bracken was brought to life.

Who is Julio Llorente?

Julio Llorente is one of Rizal’ friend. Rizal had learned that Llorente was the one who recommended him to Mr. Taufer’s eye operation.

Because of the discovery that Rizal and Josephine had a plan to marry each other, what did Mr. Taufer do?

Mr. Taufer became hot under the collar when he disovered the marriage plan of Rizal and Josephine. As a consequence, Mr. Taufer was almost ready to cut his neck with a knife but Rizal was there for the rescue. Fortunately, the said incident was not able to happen.

Why did Josephine left in Manila?

Mr. Taufer left Manila via Hong Kong alone. Josephine was left in Manila to live with Rizal’s family. But later, Josephine return to Dapitan.

Why did Josephine and Rizal married ach other before God?

Josephine and Rizal marry each other before God because no one among the priests wants to solemnize their marriage. In that event, Father Obach was involved in that scandal. Rizal and Josephine became the talk of the town

Why did Rizal offered himself to serve Cuba as a voluntary doctor?

Amidst rebellion in Cuba, Rizal offered himself to serve as a voluntary doctor. Cuba was lacking military doctors for the Spanish soldiers. This plan was organized by Rizal on the information he received from Ferdinand Blumentritt that the health condition in Cuba was very bad.

Why did Rizal wrote a very emotional poem? What is the title of the poem?

Rizal felt an unexplainable happiness when he received the approval of Malacanang for his request. At last, he would became free again. Once more, he would have gone to Europe and then to Cuba. Because of the overflowing happiness, Rizal wrote a very emotional poem entitled, “El Canto del Viajero”

When did Rizal left Dapitan? What’sthe name of the ship that he board on?

At midnight, on July 31, 1896, Rizal on board a ship “Espana” left Dapitan via Manila. Inside the ship Josephine, Narcisa Angelica (granddaughter of Narcisa) three nephews, and six of his loyal students in Dapitan were together with him.

Who is Judge Herrero Regidor?

His travel to Manila was very enjoyable. In Dumaguete, Judge Herrero Regidor, one of His former classmates invited him to a dinner as a “guest of honor”

What is the name of the ship that he supposed to board in that is via Spain.

In an unexpected situation, the ship “Isla Luzon” which he supposed to board in was already left via Spain. Rizal was transferred Spanish Warship named “Castella” to wait for another ship going to Spain for the next month. In this ship, he was treated like a visitor.