Cebu Normal UniversityCollege of Arts and Sciences Osmeña Boulevard, Cebu City NOLI ME TANGERE Chapter Summary 1 – 64 Schenley G. Abe B.S. in Chemistry-Physics III January 29, 2015 Life and Works of Rizal TTh (06:00 – 07:30 PM) Accepted: DR. MARILYN LASPIÑAS Instructor Chapter 1 saying that what he has learned from them can be learned even without leaving the country. the conversation of the guests centers on Crisostomo’s travels to several countries. for not going to confession. he informs them. hosts a dinner in his house at Calle Anloague. and Don Tiburcio de Espadaña. the readers are introduced to some of the novel’s characters. Crisostomo is puzzled when Padre Damaso. Chapter 4 Heretic and Filibuster While walking towards Plaza Binondo. Lieutenant Guevara. and a subversive. to whom Ibarra expresses lament that he himself does not know how his father died. a filibuster. whom he thought was a friend of his father. . In these conversations. Chapter 3 The Dinner At dinner over Tinola . the guests converse with one another. such as Padre Damaso. Padre Sibyla. he dies while in prison. saying that Don Rafael Ibarra was imprisoned for killing a Spanish tax collector. Because of these accusations. Embarrassed. and he has recently arrived from his studies in Europe. Ibarra excuses himself from the guests and leaves. Doña Victorina de Espadaña. He also mentions that Don Rafael was branded as a heretic. or Capitan Tiago.A Social Gathering Capitan Santiago de los Santos. even after Capitan Tiago informs him that Maria Clara is coming to dinner. and for subscribing to the newspaper El Correo Ultramar. The Lieutenant narrates the event to him. Chapter 2 Crisostomo Ibarra Capitan Tiago enters the sala and introduces Juan Crisostomo Ibarra y Magsalin to the guests. arrogantly denies that he was ever a friend of Don Rafael Ibarra. Crisostomo. Padre Damaso belittles Ibarra’s trips. Laruja. Crisostomo is approached by Lieutenant Guevara. is the only son of the late Don Rafael Ibarra. While waiting for the meals to be served. Maria Clara arrives. Padre Damaso advises the Doña to attend the mass at Obando. and holds a contract for feeding the prisoners in the Bilibid prison. Since he has had no child with his wife. Chapter 8 Recollections . He imagines the anguish and grief suffered by his father while he is studying and traveling in Europe. while they had gone swimming with his mother. Chapter 7 An Idyl on an Azotea Crisostomo Ibarra visits Maria Clara at Calle Anloague. in honor of the Virgin of Salambao and Sta. Clara. and is admired by all guests. whom they name Maria Clara. Doña Pia. about the years that they have not seen each other. Ibarra strives to prove his love for Maria Clara by showing her the old leaves that had been given by the girl seven years earlier. They speak privately at the azotea. Pampanga and Laguna. Maria Clara. meanwhile. monopolizes the opium business. especially Padre Damaso. Capitan Tiago and the late Don Rafael later agree to arrange the marriage of their children. She eventually conceives a child. in return. In the house of Capitan Tiago. he also provides zacate. reads an old letter written by Ibarra before leaving for abroad. He is troubled by the visions of his father being unjustly imprisoned and dying without seeing him. Aside from owning large tracts of lands. Chapter 6 Capitan Tiago Capitan Tiago is one of the richest landowners in Binondo.Chapter 5 A Star in a Dark Night Ibarra goes to the Fonde de Lala hotel. He finds no progress achieved and reforms implemented by the government.Ibarra’s carriage passes through the busiest district of Manila. which are sold to Chinese merchants. Afterwards. and the Bagumbayan bring back fond memories. rice. The Governor-General reveals to his men that he is unhappy with the situation in the Philippines but that he is helpless in changing the conditions of the country. sickly. Chapter 11 The Rulers Two persons virtually rule the town of San Diego: Padre Bernardo Salvi and the Alferez of the Guardia Civil. the Botanical Garden. seeing the Arroceros Cigar factory. Padre Sibyla and an unnamed priest discuss the dangerous implication to the country of Crisostomo Ibarra’s foreign education. Chapter 10 The Town San Diego.unlike Padre Damaso. Aside from its meadows and paddy fields. Chapter 9 Local Affairs This chapter features the three conversations between Padre Damaso and Capitan Tiago. . a town along the Laguna Lake. the town has a forest with old trees and tropical vegetation that had been purchased by a Spaniard who was the great grandfather of Juan Crisostomo Ibarra. he is more inclined to impose fines on his subordinates. between Padre Sibyla and an unmanned priest. and fruit. Padre Salvi is described as a thin. Capitan Tiago obeys the priest. and what he sees disturbs him. coffee. He sees that the roads have not been paved and that the Puente de Barcas has been destroyed by neglect. Padre Damaso now wants to stop the marriage planned for the lovers. and silent friar and. Angry at not being informed of the arranged marriage between Crisostomo and Maria Clara. He observes that the country’s condition remains unchanged from when he left it seven years ago. produces sugar. and extinguishes the candles that were lit for Ibarra’s journey to San Diego. and between the the Governor-General and his men. as instructed by Padre Damaso. Chapter 14 Tasio: Lunatic or Sage After leaving the cemetery. Tasio thinks that the place called purgatory does not exist since neither the bible nor Jesus Christ mentions it. he threw the body into the river. Because of his bad marriage to the doña. and to rebury it in the Chinese cemetery. He sees two boys aged ten and seven. Don Rafael Ibarra. After failing to locate the grave. Since it was raining. he meets Padre Salvi and attacks the Curate. he says. Don Filipo invites Tasio to his house. his servant asks the gravedigger for help. and a discussion on the existence of purgatory follows. Tasio the sage wanders about the street aimlessly. One of them mentions that he was ordered by a fat curate to dig up the body of a person buried in the cemetery. he is frequently drunk and compels his soldiers to drill under the hot sun. Chapter 13 Signs of Storm Crisostomo Ibarra and a servant arrive at the San Diego cemetery to look for the grave of his father.The Alferez has a wife named Doña Consolacion. and tells them that their mother has prepared a meal for them to be taken when they get home. whom he mistakes for Father Damaso. Chapter 15 . The gravedigger replies that he had dug up the body of the don and planned to bury it in the Chinese cemetery. unsuccessfully searching for the skull of his dead wife. Crisostomo leaves. But since it was raining. Tasio the sage arrives at the cemetery. Chapter 12 All Saints Two gravediggers converse in the San Diego cemetery. At the cemetery gate. however. Angered upon hearing the account. he just dumped the body into the river. Knowing that they are hungry. tomatoes and five pieces of fish. The two are worried since the Sacristan Mayor and the Curate has accused Crispin of stealing two gold pieces and he was to remain in the church until the money is returned. In his dream. Basilio sees Crispin being beaten up and killed by the Curate and the Sacristan Mayor. wild boar’s meat. she prepares a meal consisting of duck leg. some women converse about purgatory and the number of plenary indulgences that they have acquired. Crispin also complains about the frequent beating and whipping that he receives. the Sacristan Mayor beats Crispin to make him confess his crime. Chapter 17 Basilio Basilio arrives home.The Sacristans Crispin and Basilio are sacristans of the church at San Diego. Basilio tells his mother that Crispin has stayed behind in the convent because the curate accused him of stealing two gold pieces. Her husband arrives. A sacristan tells her that Crispin is not in the church. bringing with her vegetables to appease the Curate into forgiving her son Crispin. only Basilio arrives. and eats all the food. She patiently waits for Crispin and Basilio and is surprised when. and that the Guardia Civil are now searching for her two sons. during the night. Chapter 18 Souls in Torment In the convent. Chapter 16 Sisa Sisa waits for her two sons. wounded from a gunshot fired at him by the Guardia Civil. Sisa arrives. leaving only three pieces of fish. . Crispin and Basilio. after the Curate reported them to the authorities for stealing. After ringing the church bells. Maria Clara is delighted. they are powerless to stop implementation of the plan. The council approves the proposal of Don Filipo. . she becomes insane.Chapter 19 A Schoolmaster’s Difficulties Ibarra converses with a schoolmaster who was helped by his father. Due to the anguish and public humiliation Sisa suffers. The schoolmaster narrates the obstacles that he encountered in teaching the children. He informs Ibarra that the town lacks facilities such as a school building and necessary equipment. her friends. Don Filipo and Tasio the sage go home dejected. and Padre Salvi accepts the invitation to prove that he has no ill feelings towards Ibarra. Padre Damaso. Chapter 20 The Meeting in the Town Hall The town officials meet in the town hall to discuss the fiesta celebration. His work is also hindered by the stubbornness of the former town Curate. but the Gobernadorcillo tells them that the curate’s alternate proposal must be followed instead. Chapter 21 The Story of a Mother Sisa arrives at her house and finds the Guardia Civil looking for her sons. Chapter 22 Lights and Shadows Maria Clara converses with Ibarra near a window overlooking the lake. After vainly searching for Crispin and Basilio. Ibarra invites Maria Clara. the Guardia Civil decide to arrest Sisa in order to compel her sons to surrender and return the money they have stolen. Although the council objects to the Curate’s proposal. and Padre Salvi to a picnic in the woods. while going to the picnic organized by Ibarra. while Ñor Juan supervises the workmen laying the cornerstone and building the foundation of the proposed school building. the guardia civil arrives at the picnic. jumps into the lake. hides behind a tree. looking for Elias. To entertain them. else he incur the ire of the friars and other government officials. while others offer their . and spies on Maria Clara and her friends while they bathe. Andeng plays the harp. while Maria Clara sings a sad love song. Some individuals volunteer to contribute toward the construction of the school. who would do everything in their power to ruin him. some promise to pay the teacher. together with their friends go fishing at the lake. The sage advises Ibarra not to pursue his project. followed by Ibarra. After the Alferez leaves the picnic. Elias. successfully killing the crocodile. In one of the fish cages. Chapter 26 The Eve of the Fiesta It is the eve of the fiesta.Chapter 23 Fishing Ibarra and Maria Clara. He hears some voices. and people are busy preparing food. Chapter 24 In the Wood Padre Salvi passes near a stream. the men discover that the fishing nets have entangled a crocodile. the boatman who had throw an alferez into the mudhole and assaulting Padre Damaso. Chapter 25 In the House of the Sage Ibarra consults Tasio the sage about the school building that he plans to build. and the Virgin. and religious prayers. Capitan Martin narrates to Luis Chiquito the good fortune of Capitan Tiago in winning a game of cards.services for free. Francis. Chapter 29 The Morning A procession is held during the last day of the fiesta. Ibarra remains optimistic that his endeavor will succeed. together with their friends. where the people parade the images of San Diego de Alcala. while Tasio advises him to be cautious. between Capitan Martin and Luis Chiquito. and sends Andeng to make some tea for her sweetheart. They meet a leper. The people in the procession are greeted by the sound of firecrackers. In an act of compassion. Chapter 27 In the Twilight Maria Clara and Ibarra. songs. St. The correspondent vividly describes to his friend the fiesta and the many events that have taken place in San Diego. . Maria Clara reveals that she is worried that Ibarra is sick. go for a walk. Chapter 28 Correspondence This chapter features the three letters between a correspondent and his friend. and between Ibarra and Maria Clara. Maria Clara gives her locket to the sick man. after receiving education in Manila and in Europe. as confirmed by the incident with the derrick. Elias says. dropping the heavy block of stone. The people are waiting for the sermon of Padre Damaso. Chapter 33 Free Thought Elias visits Ibarra at his house and informs him that many enemies are out to ruin him. When it is Ibarra’s turn. followed by the curate and Alferez. are now contented in not kissing the hands of a friar and not offering him the honor due his rank. many people would want him dead. the only casualty being the yellowish man who operates the machine. Padre Damaso reprimands some natives who. Elias affirms that he is only paying his debt. . Because of Ibarra’s education and beliefs. and warns him that his life is in danger. Chapter 31 The Sermon In his sermon. the Alcalde. The Alcalde throws some mortar on the stone. and other individuals. the derrick suddenly falls apart. Fortunately Ibarra is unhurt.Chapter 30 In the Church The noisy and disorderly parishioners try to push one another while dipping their hands in the holy water. At the end of the sermon. Chapter 32 The Derrick Ibarra. Elias approaches Ibarra. go to the site of the proposed school to lay the cornerstone of the building. when they notice that the Alcalde’s uniform looks similar to the costume worn by one of the actors in a play. since Ibarra saved him from being killed by the crocodile. Padre Damaso declares that these individuals would get what they deserve and that God would punish them for their wicked acts. Chapter 34 The Dinner At dinner. however. while others opine that Ibarra will be branded as a filibuster and will be excommunicated by the Church. but when Padre Damaso insults his father’s honor. Ibarra remains silent. Chapter 37 His Excellency The Governor-General converses with Ibarra about the dinner incident. Ibarra lunges at the curate with a knife in hand. Padre Damaso belittles Ibarra for building a school. He assures Ibarra that he will be protected by the government from the evil intentions of the . both agree that Ibarra did the right thing in protecting his father’s honor and memory. Don Filipo and Capitana Maria. since she would now marry a relative of Padre Damaso. The town captain criticizes Ibarra for his lack of self-control. Fortunately Maria Clara intervenes. threatening to kill him. Capitan Tiago tells Maria Clara and Tia Isabel that he has agreed to break his daughter’s wedding engagement to Ibarra. Chapter 35 Comments The town discusses the incident between Padre Damaso and Ibarra. Capitan Tiago adds that Maria Clara must forget Ibarra. Chapter 36 The First Cloud Arriving from the convent. and his presence would corrupt the people. St. since he has been excommunicated. San Diego. The Governor-General promises that he would talk to the archbishop regarding Ibarra’s excommunication. The Alferez arrives. Chapter 38 The Procession Another procession is held. John. Francis. the Alferez’s wife. but proceeds to maltreat her by whipping her when she refuses to dance. Don Filipo. Chapter 40 Right and Might Maria Clara. Tasio sees the ragged and poor clothing of the saints and sarcastically remarks that the saints would be ashamed if they would see the lifestyle of their fellow servants of God.friars and religious corporations. while advising Capitan Tiago not to break his daughter’s engagement to Ibarra. Padre Salvi walks out when Don Filipo refuses to prevent Ibarra from watching the play. and Padre Salvi are watching a play when Ibarra arrives to joins them. Chapter 41 Two Visits . stops the whipping and calls his servant to feed and clothe the insane woman. where the town displays the images of St. Chapter 39 Doña Consolacion Doña Consolacion. and the Virgin. Padre Salvi orders Don Filipo to prohibit Ibarra from watching the play. calls Sisa to sing. her friends.who is to be treated by a doctor hired by Ibarra. Chapter 43 Plans Linares introduces himself to Padre Damaso as the godson of his brother-in-law. Padre Salvi exits the room looking gloomy. Tia Isabel agrees with the Curate. the Curate suggests that Maria Clara makes her confession. The fake doctor Espadaña prescribes some medicines for Maria Clara. Chapter 44 An Examination of Conscience Padre Salvi mentions that Padre Damaso will be transferred to a town in Tayabas. Since Maria Clara is still sick. Ibarra tells him to come back that afternoon since he is meeting with a sick person. with his forehead covered with perspiration. After hearing Maria Clara’s confession. Lucas. Padre Damaso calls Capitan Tiago. meanwhile. Doña Victorina speaks highly of Linares. and prepares Maria Clara for her confession. arrive at the house of Capitan Tiago to treat Maria Clara. a distant relative of Padre Damaso. Chapter 45 The Hunted .Elias informs him that Maria Clara is sick with fever. telling Capitan Tiago that he has come to the Philippines to seek work and to find a wife. A man named Lucas then arrives. being the brother of the yellowish man killed when the derrick collapsed. Upon hearing this. asking for money for his brother who was killed in the derrick. Linares says that he graduated with a law degree from a university and that he has come to the Philippines to find work and to look for a wife. together with Linares. as they wait for Padre Damaso to arrive. approaches Padre Salvi to ask for help. Chapter 42 The Espadañas Don Tiburcio de Espadaña and his wife Victorina. Batangas. Elias asks Capitan Pablo to stop committing violent acts against the government. The two women start exchanging insults and almost get into a fight that is averted by the arrival of the Alferez and Padre Salvi. Chapter 46 The Cockpit At the cockpit arena. they can exact their revenge on the members of the guardia civil who killed their father. Lucas approaches Bruno and Tarsilo. Ñor Juan about its progress. To defend her honor. Chapter 47 The Two Señoras Doña Victorina and Don Tiburcio pass by the house of the Alferez. recruiting them to attack the town barracks. but he visits instead the site of the school building. the leader of some bandits. to converse with Capitan Pablo. asking the supervisor. Lucas declares that aside from joining the attack organized by Ibarra against the barracks.Elias goes to Tanauan. Chapter 49 . but upon arriving at her house. as Doña Consolacion mocks and ridicules Doña Espadaña and her crippled husband. Doña Victorina asks Linares to challenge the Alferez to a duel. He is invited to come into the house. Chapter 48 The Enigma Ibarra wishes to inform Maria Clara that his excommunication is lifted. he sees Maria Clara with Linares. since they can get the help of Ibarra in obtaining justice and implementing some reforms for the country. Ibarra asks Sinang if Maria Clara is angry with him and insists that he wants to speak to Maria Clara. Elias and his sister are born of this marriage. They discuss their impending attack on the barracks and the church. Ibarra. which they believe is organized by Ibarra. He narrates the conversation he has had with Capitan Pablo. Elias’s sister commits suicide. woks as a bookkeeper for a Spaniard. when he is accused of arson. are necessary evils that must be tolerated by the society. Shamed and disgraced. religious corporations. The other son travels from town to town until he is hired as a laborer. and the Guardia Civil. . and marries a rich woman. can ask the Spanish government to implement radical reforms such as fewer privileges for religious corporations. Chapter 50 Elias' Story Elias narrates his story and the misfortunes of his ancestors. saying that such institutions as the priesthood. while he roams the provinces as a hunted and lonely man. Chapter 51 Exchanges Padre Salvi informs Linares. because of his education and position in society. Maria Clara. Chapter 52 The Cards of the Dead and the Shadows Three men are in the cemetery waiting for Lucas. and the last obstacle to be hurdled is for Ibarra to ask for forgiveness from Padre Damaso. and Capitan Tiago that Ibarra’s excommunication has been lifted. his wife becomes a prostitute. security for a citizen and more respect for a man’s dignity. Ibarra objects. while one of the sons becomes a notorious bandit. But when their family’s past surfaces. they lose everything. His great grandfather.The Voice of the Hunted Elias meets Ibarra at the lakeside. and is flogged and paraded in the streets of Manila. Elias says that. and both are educated in Manila. he recounts. Lucas arrives and instructs them to attack the church and the barracks. In one of these letters. Elias alerts Ibarra on the imminent attack on the town that will be blamed on him. who’s ill.shouting Viva Don Crisostomo. He tells Tasio that he has resigned from his position because he is fed up with the Gobernadorcillo’s ineptitude. Elias discovers that Ibarra’s great grandfather was the Spaniard who had accused his great grandfather of arson. Tasio praises the don’s action. Elias enters Ibarra’s house. learns about the attack that will implicate Ibarra. Chapter 53 Il Buon Dí Si Conosce Da Mattina Don Filipo visits Tasio the sage. Seeing what has happened. and is arrested by the Guardia Civil. Ibarra returns to his house. saying that resistance must be used not only against the Gobernadorcillo but against all persons who abuse their authority. Chapter 56 Rumors and Beliefs . Elias. He informs the Alferez to ready his men and to send four soldiers to guard the church. He helps Ibarra dispose of some letters that could implicate him. after following Lucas. Chapter 54 Revelations Padre Salvi warns the Alferez about an impending attack on the town. as soon as he hears shots fired near the convent. Chapter 55 The Catastrophe Ibarra enters Capitan Tiago’s house. and intentionally sets a fire to destroy any evidence that could implicate Ibarrra in the failed attack. The friars praise Padre Salvi for alerting the authorities about the rebellion. Chapter 60 Maria Clara Weds Capitan Tiago invites guests and visitors to celebrate the impending marriage of Maria Calara and Linares. They torture Tarsilo to obtain a confession from him and to make him disclose the mastermind of the failed attack. while others think that some bandits were caught in the night. But Tarsilo remains silent up to his death.Rumors circulate in the terrified town. where she sees Crisostomo leaping out from a boat. Ibarra. Some people assume that Don Filipo and Crisostomo Ibarra have been arrested by the Guardia Civil. are led out of their cells to be transported to the provincial capital. Chapter 59 Patriotism and Private Interests The people of Manila discuss the failed rebellion falsely blamed on Ibarra. blaming him for their misfortunes and hardships. stoned. while others criticize the Jesuits. Maria Clara goes to the azotea. She asks Crisostomo for forgiveness since she . and ridiculed by the people. together with the other prisoners. Chapter 58 The Accursed The crying relatives of those arrested wait outside the barracks of the Guardia Civil. Chapter 57 Vae Victis! The Guardia Civil imprison the individuals implicated in the failed attack. Ibarra is cursed. who declare that Ibarra had been educated at the Ateneo. Along the way. after the eventful night. and is . Maria Clara enters the Sta. When Basilio regains consciousness. Out of desperation. Chapter 63 Christmas Eve Basilio returns to San Diego to look for his insane mother.is about to be married to someone else. Maria Clara asks Padre Damaso to break her marriage engagement and to permit her to enter the nunnery. Chapter 62 Padre Damaso Explains Maria is distraught when she learns that Ibarra has been killed. Elias jumps into the river to mislead the pursuers. Sisa dies. Elias orders him to cremate his him and his mother. after eventually recognizing her son. thus saving Ibarra. but declares that she would never forget her vow of faithfulness to him. while trying to escape. he runs after her until they enter the forest owned by the Ibarras. Upon seeing her in the town. Padre Damaso gives his permission. where Padre Salvi regularly preaches and holds an important office. Clara nunnery. Chapter 64 Epilogue Padre Damaso is reassigned as parish priest to a distant province but is found dead the day after. Chapter 61 The Chase on the Lake Two boatloads of Guardia Civil pursue Elias and Ibarra on the lake. After vainly arguing with Maria Clara. Capitan Tiago stops going to church. When the authorities try to investigate the nun’s case. Source: http://www. leaving his wife. Clara convent during a raging storm.html . invoking the name of Religion and the Holy Statutes. Two Spanish guards see an insane nun standing at the top of the Sta.com/philippines/noli-me-tangere-the-social-cancer-by-dr-jose-rizal-booknotes-summary-in-english-chapter-summaries-of-noli-me-tangere_852.kapitbisig. goes back to Spain. the abbess prohibits the inquiry. the abbess prohibited the inquiry invoking the name of Religion and the Holy Statutes. Clara convent during a raging storm. while her cousin Linares dies of dysentery. Two Spanish guards saw an insane nun standing at the top of the Sta. The Alferez who has been promoted as a 2nd lieutenant. Doña Victorina still tries to live the life of a Spanish woman.now addicted to opium and gambling. When the authorities tried to investigate. behind. Doña Consolacion.