BERDIGAY, MARIEL E.
Our last discussion was very interesting, we talked about Rizal’s
exile, trial, and death. First, during his exile in Dapitan, Rizal had a somewhat
simple lifestyle. Rizal had established an informal school where he taught a
number of children. He also had patients that sought him out in order to get
healed. He also enjoys participating in agricultural activities. Rizal also acquired
a plot of property along the beach of Talisay near Dapitan with his prize from the
Manila Lottery and his earnings as a farmer and trader. He constructed three
homes on this property, all of which were made of bamboo, wood, and nipa. Rizal
even designed and constructed a water system, introduced a lighting system and
conceived the concept of a brick-making machine. But despite the happiness he
felt, there’s still room for emptiness. He felt empty inside because he missed his
family, friends and relatives. Here comes the love of his life, Josephine Bracken,
she fills the emptiness Jose felt because of his family. Second, during his trial in
Dapitan, Rizal experienced an unjust trial. His trial had already resulted and the
people behind his case had prejudiced against him. He was charged with three
crimes which are rebellion, sedition, and illegal association. Rizal tried to talk
about his trial and he said that he hopes his case will be judged fairly and not
biased. His lawyer, Lt. Don Luis Taviel de Andrade defended him at all cost and
