I'm always fascinated on how Ambeth Ocampo write articles about our national hero Rizal. When I took the subject Rizal, I only knew one thing about him. He is our national hero- that's all. As the semester goes by and passes by swiftly. I became interested of the hero's life, works and writings. First, a single book, then another, after the other, some more. Until questions bloat up in my mind out of curiousity and confusions. Is Rizal gay? was he guilty of the sedition? was he innocent? and so many others. It came to a point where i asked, was he an idealist or a realist? confusing isn't it?
yesterday was the rizal day of my student life, if i may call it. the week is about to end. tired and exhausted of the major projects and assignments, I still find time reading things about Rizal. First, yesterday was the day when i completely read the book of Zaide. Then, I watch the Rizal the movie with my classmates, late night I watch the Calamba Joe, again, a musical play about Rizal.
Rizal represents two sides of my life as a reflection. One side is the side of education and accomplishments. He instilled to every filipinos the love of education and the importance of being educated. the other side is the weakness in a relationship. the way i look at it.he failed in almost all his relationships. or if not, he would ran away at the point of intimacy.
Rizal was not just a hero, he was more of an ordinary mortal. like you he failed, hurt himself and move on.
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