DR. JOSE RIZALAS COMPARED TO THREE

GREAT LEADERS OUR WORLD HAS PRODUCED

( EMILIO JACINTO,BENIGNO AQUINO JR.,

AND MAHATMA GANDHI )

Mohandas “Mahatma” Gandhi

SIMILARITIESMohandas Gandhi and Jose Rizal have

some certain similarities when it comes to their characteristics and advocacies. They were bothinfluenced by their mothers than their fathers. They both had a brother who helped them to getSome education to the colonial nations, England to Gandhi and Spain to Rizal. They both portray asense of

nationalism with which they have both dedicated their lives to their mother countriesAnd for the welfare of their fellow citizen. They are both morally upright personsfighting for what is really right, fighting for liberty and equality. They are more of usingnon-violent actions to effect change in their country particularly referring to theleadership of the colonial powers in India and the Philippines. They also have greatrespect to women with which Rizal have even written letters to the Malolos womenand Gandhi written some sayings on Women, Marriage, Sex and Birth Control.

Similarities:

Give importance on education . Both have heavy emphasis on reading. “ The purpose of education is to bring out the best in you. “ –Gandhi

Both have Western Education, Gandhi (University College London)

Both realized the self-inadequacies of their people due to traditions and practices

Pamphlets that express moral views to awaken Indian pride in civilization

Differences: Gandhi, no significant event or turning

point in his early childhood years, unlike Rizal who was already able to identify the wrong things that was happening in the Philippine society especially during the time when the three martyrs were persecuted.

Gandhi was not an excellent student who stands out in his class, unlike Rizal who was really studious and very intelligent being proved in his scholastic records.

Gandhi got married with Kasturbai at the age of 13 while Rizal didn’t

Rizal 19th century; Gandhi 20th century Rizal was less competent than Gandhi Gandhi, more fruitful and effective in

gaining independence Gandhi, wider impact for people;

Rizal’s influence were only prominent among intellectuals

VALUESMohandas Gandhi and Jose Rizal lived a

life of commitment. They were able to make great changes without resorting to violence. They were always after the truth. Peace, love, equality and liberty were the constituents of their personality. They really lived and died for these ideals.

BENIGNO “NINOY”AQUINO JR.

SIMILARITIES

• Both came from a prominent family of hacienderos.

• Ninoy was indeed a gifted speaker and became famousfor his very brilliant mind, as well as for his great ambition.Qualities that we have all seen from our National heroJose Rizal.

•Both of them traveled frequently and extensively toOther countries.

•Aquino and Rizal were both Ateneans meaning both of them were educated underthe Jesuit system of education which instills into it’s students the value of truth andjustice.

• Ninoy Aquino have once pursued a career in Journalism, a medium that Rizal alsoused to fight against the Spanish tyranny.

• As to the manner of death, Rizal and Aquino both died from a gunshot.Although the latter was considered assassinated and the former executed.

• Their deaths were able to start revolutions which consequently ended the tyrannyof their oppressors.

DIFFERENCES

• Ninoy lived in a time wherein democracy prevails although threatened by Marcos’lust for power. While Rizal lived in a time wherein democracy and liberalism were deprived from the Filipinos, that’s why he needed to go abroad to fight our

oppressors.

•Ninoy is inclined to Politics and is a very good politician,while Rizal is not.

•Although Rizal was arrested and exiled to Dapitan, wecan never consider him as imprisoned because he canalmost do anything in that place except for moving out ofDapitan. Ninoy Aquino had been incarcerated in solitaryconfinement and was prohibited to do many things.

• Rizal’s death have started several Armed Revolutions led by the Katipuneros.While Ninoy’s death have sparked a Peaceful Revolution in EDSA.

VALUES

Rizal and Ninoy both died for our country. They both gave their lives for our countryto experience true democracy and liberty. These two noble men have inspired manypeople in different ways, especially the youth. Rizal and Ninoy thought us the virtueof Courage, despite of the danger that awaits them when they come back to thePhilippines they still went home and continued whatever they started. These men donot only possess the love for their motherland but also the love and faith in our Creator, who have helped them in their battle. They have also served as anInspiration for our countrymen to fight for their rights and to stand firmly on theirPrinciples. And with their efforts and selfless actions, we’ve come to realize the truevalue of our country and our fellow Filipinos.

EMILIO JACINTOSIMILARITIES In closely studying the life, contributions in the society, aims andprinciples, there are no major differences between Jose Rizaland Emilio Jacinto. These two men are always thinking, prudentand furious in fighting for what they believe in. They undergoneDominican training and education at the University of Santo Tomas, Rizal took upPhilosophy and Letters and later on Medicine while Law to Jacinto. The writing skillsdeveloped in them became their tool to empower the pursuit of freedom and reforms(which is their primary objective); it is such that Rizal is more direct in his attacks to theSpanish regime. In line with this, their deep sense of nationalism rooted from unpleasantexperiences with Spanish classmates, reading about Spanish injustices and seeingthe sufferings of the Filipinos.

They both go against the will of their loved ones ace and fearlessly seekjustice. Analyzing the whole picture of the country’s situation, they are still positivethat God’s intervention will lead to the nation into a better destiny. Principle wise,the following thoughts are similar for the two: (1). Men are all equal; (2). Respectwomen; (3). The fight for freedom is the ultimate fight a Filipino must be mindful of;and (4). Time should not be wasted and must be dedicated to noble acts.

DIFFERENCE Rizal and Jacinto have different ways on their disposition regarding their thoughts.Rizal is practically saying everything in his mind while Jacinto is cautious to what heis saying. Rizal is highly sensitive with his pride while Jacinto always incorporatehumility in his actions. Rizal is not in favor in establishing a revolution while in thepoint of view of Jacinto it can be a possible way to achieve freedom. VALUES Jose Rizal and Emilio Jacinto are both faithful to the Christian doctrines, puttingGod in the midst of their struggles. The prudence in making decisions wasexemplified in their lives. Both are strong willed and courageous in fighting for the common good. Implicitly, Filipinos are called to unity and demand that their rightsbe given. Everything written on the pages of our history are the same clamours weought to addressed in our present situation—worthy leaders, unity, responsiblecitizens and equality.