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Who is recognized as the national hero of the Philippines and also the one who wrote the poem, “Mi Último Adiós”?
José Rizal
On what date was Rizal executed?
December 30, 1896
What was the method of Rizal’s execution?
Firing squad
Which language did Rizal primarily use in writing his novels?
Español / Spanish
In what place was Rizal executed?
Bagumbayan / Luneta
What is the English title of Mi Último Adiós?
“My Last Farewell”
When did Rizal write Mi Último Adiós?
December 29, 1896
How many stanzas does Mi Último Adiós contain?
14
To whom did Rizal secretly entrust the poem before his execution?
To his family
What object concealed the poem when it was entrusted or hidden?
An alcohol lamp (cocinilla)
The last poem written by José Rizal
“Mi Ultimo Adios”
What does Rizal ask to cover his grave?
Grass
Where did José Rizal wrote Mi Último Adiós?
Inside his cell in Fort Santiago
YES or NO. Does Rizal express hatred toward Spain in the poem?
No because Rizal emphasizes love for the Philippines rather than hatred.
What symbol does Rizal use to represent his blood nourishing the nation?
The earth/soil of the motherland.
What is the central theme of Mi Último Adiós?
Love of country and sacrifice for freedom
According to the poem, what was Rizal willing to give for his country?
His own life
It is Rizal’s final word/phrase before he died.
"Consummatum est!"
What does the “morning light” symbolize in the poem?
Hope and Freedom
What does the “night” often symbolize in the poem?
Oppression and Suffering
Who was the intended audience of the poem?
The Filipino people and future generations.
Complete the famous opening line: “Farewell, dear Fatherland, clime of the ______.”
Sun caressed
Why did Rizal write Mi Último Adiós?
To bid farewell to his country and express his love and sacrifice before his execution.
Give one (1) natural elements that are mentioned to remember Rizal.
Flowers, grass, breeze, moonlight, and birds.
What is Rizal’s greatest wish for the Philippines?
Freedom and Peace