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Module 3 Assignment (RIZAL)

Society has a significant impact on a person's character and development. Factors within society such as economic conditions, social interactions, and sense of belonging can positively or negatively shape a person. Those born into wealth tend to have more opportunities while those born into poverty face more challenges. Additionally, living in a violent or unstable society can negatively impact one's well-being. Jose Rizal's views were influenced by several mid-19th century events outside the Philippines, including the opening of the Suez Canal which made travel to Europe easier and exposed him to new ideas, the development of liberalism which introduced new political philosophies, and Spain's constitutional conflicts which informed his ideas about national emancipation.

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Module 3 Assignment (RIZAL)

Society has a significant impact on a person's character and development. Factors within society such as economic conditions, social interactions, and sense of belonging can positively or negatively shape a person. Those born into wealth tend to have more opportunities while those born into poverty face more challenges. Additionally, living in a violent or unstable society can negatively impact one's well-being. Jose Rizal's views were influenced by several mid-19th century events outside the Philippines, including the opening of the Suez Canal which made travel to Europe easier and exposed him to new ideas, the development of liberalism which introduced new political philosophies, and Spain's constitutional conflicts which informed his ideas about national emancipation.

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Module 3 Assignment 1

1. Explain how society (and everything that happens within) impacts the
character and being of a person. Indicate other source of information as you
discuss the topic.

-Society has a huge impact on the character and being of a person.


Everything that happens within society, from the way people are treated to the
way the economy functions, can impact a person’s life in a big way. Even the
smallest things, like the way people dress or the way they speak, can be a
reflection of the society they live in. For better or for worse, society shapes the
people who live within it. People who are born into a wealthy family are more
likely to have better opportunities and a higher standard of living than those who
are born into a poor family. People who grow up in a society that is violent or
unstable are more likely to be affected by that violence or instability. The way a
person interacts with society can also impact their character and being. People
who are treated poorly by society are more likely to be resentful and angry, while
those who are treated well are more likely to be happy and content. People who
are able to find a place in society where they feel they belong are more likely to
be well-adjusted and successful than those who feel like they don’t fit in.

2. Identify at least five events that took place in the mid-19th century outside the
Philippines that might have influenced the young Jose Rizal in charting the
course of his ideals, mission, and aspirations for the Philippines. Describe this
event through illustrations.

 Opening of Suez Canal- according to Fisher (n.d.) is a “sea-level waterway


running north-south across the Isthmus of Suez in Egypt to connect the
Mediterranean and the Red seas. “With Suez Canal’s opening, the travel from
Europe to Philippines and vice versa became easier and shorter thus, brought
the country closer to Spain. Also, with the opening of this canal, Jose Rizal was
encouraged to pursue his education in Spain. His decision eventually affected
his course of ideals, mission, and aspirations for the Philippines as studying
abroad opened his mind to the real situation of the Philippines that time
(Abedi, 2011).
 Development of Liberalism- according to Merriam-Webster, is "the quality or
state of being liberal.” The development of this worldview led to the publication
of writings about this and through the Suez Canal, these writings were able to
be read by the illustriously Jose Rizal. In turn, liberalism affected his beliefs on
politics and nationhood (Apostol, 2018).

 Galleon Trade- according to our lesson, was “a ship trade going back and
forth between Manila and Acapulco, Mexico. “According to Philippine History
(n.d.), Galleon Trade “allowed modern, liberal ideas to enter the country,
eventually inspiring the movement for independence from Spain.” And as what
we have already discussed, Jose Rizal is one of those people who was largely
influenced by liberal ideas.

 Spain’s Constitutional Conflicts- according to Saunier (n.d.), the most


appropriate context through which Rizal’s conceptualization of the movement
for national emancipation was based is Spain’s constitutional history. He said
that his ideals were based on Spanish sources.

 The Bourbon Reforms- according to the lesson, Bourbon Reforms gave


Filipinos like Rizal the idea that “colonization could be done without much
intervention from the Catholic Church.”

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