Chapter 6In Sunny Spain (1882-1885)(Summary)Introduction
Jose Rizal finished his medical course in the University of Santo Tomas.Then he decided to
complete his studies in Spain due to the radical prejudice of Dominican Professors against
Filipino Students. Aside from this ostensible reason,
he had a “
Secret Mission”
, which was more important than finishing his studies.
Rizal’s Secret Mission
The secret mission of Rizal is to observe keenly the life and culture,languages and customs,
industries and commerce, and government laws of European nation in order to prepare himself
in the mighty task of liberating hisfellow-men.His mission was approved by his older brother
Paciano, Rizal leave withoutpermission and blessing from his parents.
Secret Departure for Spain
The departure of Rizal was kept secret to avoid the detection by theSpanish authorities and the
friars, even his own parents. Only selected personknows the secret departure of Rizal, including
his brother Paciano and the AteneoJesuit fathers. The Jesuit priests gave him letters of
recommendation to themembers of their Society in Barcelona. On May3, 1882, Rizal departed
on board theSpanish steamer
Salvadora
bound for Singapore.
Singapore
During the voyage, Rizal observed the he is the only Filipino on the ship.The ship captain,
