Chapter 4

Rizal enters to Ateneo
 On June 10, 1872 Jose, accompanied by

Paciano, went to Manila. Rizal took the
entrance examinations in College of San
Juan de Letran but instead he enrolled at
Letran he and Paciano went to Ateneo de
Manila. At first Father Magin Ferrando, who
was the College registrar refused to admit
him for two reasons: 1. he was late for
registration. 2. he was sickly and
undersized for his age.
Jesuit system of education
 It more advance than other schools.
 They had mass every morning.
 They develop students discipline towards
school.
 Students divided into two groups. “ Roman
Empire” consisting of internos (boarders) “
Carthaginian” composed of externos (non
boarders). The best student in each empire
called
emperor,tribune,decurion,centurion,standar
d bearer.
Rizal first year in Ateneo
 Rizals first professor was Fr. Jose
Bech,.
 Rizal was an externo at that time.
 In his first week he became an emperor.
He was the brightest student in class.
 To improve his Spanish Rizal took
private lesson in Santa Isabel College
during break time.
Summer vacation
 He did not enjoy his vacation because
his mother was in prison.
 He went to her mother without telling his
father. When the summer ended he
went back to Manila for his second year.
Second year in Ateneo
 As always Rizal always on the top of the
class, again he became an emperor.
 At the end of the school year Rizal
receive excellent grades and gold
medal, he return to Calamba for
Vacation.
Prophecy of mother’s release
 Her mother was very happy to know that
her favorite child was making such
splendid progress in school.
 Rizal told her mother that she would be
release from prison in three months
time.
 When the time come, Rizal prophecy
became true.
 Doña Teodara happily back Calamba.
Teenage interest in reading
 He got interested in reading romantic
novels. His first favorite novel was The
Count of Monte Cristo.
 He read not only fiction but also non
fiction.
Third year in Ateneo
 Rizal returned to Ateneo for his Junior
year.
 As always Rizals grades remains
excellent in all subject, but he only won
one medal-= in Latin. He failed to win
the medal in Spanish because he was
beaten by a Sapaniard.
Fourth year in Ateneo
 He went back to Manila for his fourth
year. He became an interno this time.
 Father Francisco de Paula Sanchez his
favorite teacher inspires him to study
harder and write poetry.
 Inspired by Fr. Sanchez, Rizal resumed
his studies with vigor and vest, he
topped all his classmates in all subjects
and won five medals.
Last year in Ateneo
 After the summer vacation, Rizal
returned to Manila for his last year.
 He became the brilliant Atenean of his
time.
Graduation with highest honor
 He graduated at the head of his class.
 He graduated with highest honor.
Extra curricular in Ateneo
 He was an active member of a religious
society, the Marian Congregation.
 He was a devotee of Our Lady of the
Immaculate Conception.
 He was also a member of Academy of
Spanish Literature, this academy is
exclusive for those who is gifted in
literature and sciences.
Sculptural works in Ateneo
 Rizal has an artistic talent in carving, he
carve an image of the Virgin Mary on a
piece of Batikuling (Philippine hardwood).
 Fr. Lleonart requested Rizal to carve an
image of the Sacred Heart of Jesus. The
old Jesuit was highly pleased by his work.
 The image was still in Ateneo and placed it
on the door of their dormitory and it
remains for many years.
Poems Written in Ateneo
 Rizals first poem wrote during his days
in Ateneo was Mi Primera Inspiracion
(My first inspiration), it was dedicated to
his mother.
First romance of Rizal
 Segunda Katigbak, Rizals first tragic
romance.
 Theirs was indeed a love at first sight
Rizal had for Segunda.
 This time they also found out that his
mothers eyes started to fail
CHAPTER 5
Mothers opposition to higher
education
 After Rizal graduated to Ateneo, Rizal
had to go to UST for higher studies.
 The Bachelor of Arts during Spanish
times was equivalent only to the high
school and junior high school this time.
 Both his father and Paciano wanted him
to go to UST but his mother didn't want
to because she knew what happened to
Gomburza.
Rizal enters the University
 Rizal took the course on Philosophy and
letters.
 This are two reasons why he enrolled
this course: 1. his father like it. 2. he was
still uncertain as to what career to
pursue.
 During this term Fr. Rector advice Rizal
to study medicine.
Finishes surveying course in
Ateneo
 He also studied in Ateneo to took the
vocational course leading to the title of
perito agrimensor(expert surveyor)
 Rizal passed the test for surveying
course but he did not get the title at that
time because he is still underage. The
title issued him on November 25, 1881.
 He still visits Ateneo because of his
loyalty.
Romances with other girls
 He meet Miss L, but it did not last long
because of two reasons: 1. the sweet
memory of Segunda was still fresh in his
heart. 2. his father did not like the family
of Miss L.
 He meet Leonor Valenzuela, he sent her
love notes written in invisible ink, this ink
consisted of common table salt and
water.
 He also meet Leonor Rivera.
Victim of Spanish officers
brutality
 Rizal was wounded because their was
this Guardia Civil with a snarl and he
whipped out his sword and brutally
slashed the latter on the back. The
wound was not that serious but it was
painful.
To the Filipino youth
 Rizal submitted his poem entitled A La
Juventud Filipina to the literary contest.
 He won the said contest and he receive
a silver pen, feather shape and
decorated with a cold ribbon.
The council of the God’s
 The artistic literary Lyceum opened
another literary contest.
 Many writers participated in the contest.
 Rizal won the said contest.
 The winning allegory of Rizal was a
literary masterpiece based on the Greek
classics.
Rizals visit to Pakil and
Pagsanjan
 In summer when he was still a medical student, Rizal
went on a pilgrimage to the town of Pakil, famous
shrine of Birhen Maria de los Dolores. He was
acoompanied by her sister, Saturnina, Maria,
Trinidad and their female girls.
 They were fascinated by the famous turumba, the
people had a street dance during the procession in
honor of the miraculous Birhen Maria de los Dolores.
 They went to Pagsanjan for two reasons: 1. it was
the native town of Leonor Valenzuela. 2. they want to
see the world famed Pagsanjan Falls.
Champion of Filipino students
 In 1880 he founded a secret society of
Filipino students in the UST called
Compañerismo(Comradeship), the
members were called” Comapions of
Jehu”. He was the chief of this secret
students society. He lead them to
combat againts Spain students in
various street fights.
Unhappy days at the UST
 There are three reasons why he is not
happy at UST. 1. the Dominican
professors were hostile to him, 2. the
Filipino students were racially
discriminated against Spaniards, 3. the
method of teaching was obsolete and
repressive.
Decision to study abroad
 Rizal decided to study in Spain.
 Rizal did not seek his parents
permission and blessings to go abroad.

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