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"ILLUSTRADO"

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     "Ilustrado" is a term used to describe a class of Filipinos during the Spanish colonial period who were educated in Western institutions and adopted Western values and culture. The term itself reflects the complex dynamics of identity and assimilation that characterized this period. The writer's context, in this case, refers to the historical and social conditions that shaped the emergence of the Ilustrados. It encompasses the rise of Western education in the Philippines, the growing awareness of Filipino identity, and the desire for social and political change. The Ilustrados were products of this environment, individuals who bridged the gap between traditional Filipino culture and Western influences.        The combination of text and social context in "Ilustrado" is crucial for understanding the movement. The Ilustrados' writings, often in the form of essays, novels, and poetry, reflected their desire for reform and their critique of Spanish co...
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Me Ultimo Adios

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       "Me Ultimo Adios" or My Last Farewell is a  poem written by José Rizal, the Philippine national hero, shortly before his execution in 1896. The poem reflects Rizal's deep love for his country and his desire for freedom from colonial oppression. In the first paragraph, we can analyze Rizal's context as a revolutionary thinker and a martyr who sacrificed his life for the cause of Philippine independence. His words convey a sense of duty and patriotism, emphasizing the importance of fighting for one's beliefs even in the face of death.        During Rizal's time, the Philippines was under Spanish colonial rule, characterized by social injustice, oppression, and a lack of basic rights for Filipinos. The poem serves as an appeal to his fellow countrymen to awaken their national consciousness and unite for the cause of liberty. Rizal's writing resonates with the struggles of the Filipino people and reflects the broader fight against colonial...
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Propaganda

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       Propaganda literature is a literary work that uses propaganda to influence public opinion and persuade an audience. Propaganda is the deliberate spread of information, such as facts, arguments, rumors, half-truths, or lies, to influence public opinion. The purpose of propaganda is to make the reader take a certain action, such as a social, religious, or political action.  °Here are some examples of propaganda literature:     Philippine literature During the nationalist/propaganda and revolutionary period in Philippine literature from 1864-1896, political essays and novels were used to promote reforms and shed light on injustices of Spanish rule. For example, Noli Me Tangere and El Filibusterismo by Jose Rizal were political novels that exposed the injustices of Spanish rule.  Charles Dickens' novels Nicholas Nickleby (1839), Oliver Twist (1838), and Bleak House (1853) are examples of novels that used propaganda to attack abuses in schools, ...
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