1. El Filibusterismo
The Reign of Greed

2. About the Novel . . .
The second novel written by Rizal as sequel to Noli Me Tangere
Dedicated to GOMBURZA
Started on October 1887 in Calamba
Finished in March in Biarritz
Was almost not published due to lack of funds
Published September 1891 in Ghent partially funded by Valentin Ventura
Written four years after noli was written wherein Rizal was experiencing a lot of frustrations in his efforts for social reform, thus giving the book a graver tone

3. Filibusterismo / Filibustero
Rizal first heard this word during the execution of GOMBURZA
At that time filibustero referred to those who are provoking a revolution against the foreign government
“Dangerous patriot”
“Rebel”
“Subversive”
Simoun as the Filibustero

4. Purpose . . . Same with the Noli Me Tangere enlighten society
Bring Filipinos closer to truth
Prove that liberation through bloodless means is better than revolution
Issues exposed:
Need for reform in education
Superstition masquerading as religion
Abuses of the friars
Corruption of officials
Pretentions of social climbing natives and Spaniards
Spanish tyranny
Church aquiring immense political power

5. Noli & Fili Compared . . . FILI NOLI Bitterness Aspiration Hatred
Antipathy
Pain
Violence
Sorrow
Rebellion
Society is urged to open its eyes to reality and rebel against the Spanish government for its oppression and abuse
NOLI
Aspiration
Beauty
Romance
Mercy
Humor
Idealism
Society is encouraged to ask and aspire for change and liberation

6. Major Characters
Simoun – Crisostomo Ibarra disguised as a jeweler bent starting a revolution; cynical;
Basilio – Sisa’s son, an aspiring doctor
Isagani – Poet and Basilio's best friend; portrayed as emotional and reactive; Paulita Gómez' boyfriend before Juanito; Idealist
Kabesang Tales – head of a baranggay, joined Simoun in rebellion after experiencing oppression
Padre Florentino – Secular Filipino priest, chose to live alone to avoid the temptations of a prestigious position and high
income,the last person Simoun talked to before dying
Don Custodio – High official in the government, has a mistress, Pepay
Paulita Gomez – Chose to marry the amusing rich Juanito rather than the serious Isagani; counterpart of Leonor Rivera
Juli – Juliana, daughter of Kabesang Tales; Basilio’s sweetheart

7. Summary . . . . Crisostomo Ibarra returns disguised as Simoun
Basilio recognizes Simoun
Simoun tries to convince Basilio to join him but Basilio refuses
Simoun’s first attempt at revolution fails when he hears of Maria Clara’s death and breaks down
Basilio and mates got arrested
Juli persuades friar to help her with Basilio’s release, but instead gets killed escaping from the advances of the friar
Simoun arranged Basilios release; Basilio, bitter and vengeful joins him

8. Summary
Simoun Plants the bomb at the wedding reception of Juanito and Paulita filled with illustrious guests
Basilio bothered by his conscience tries to escape; Basilio sees Isagani and tells him about Simouns plot
Isagani throws the bomb into the river
Simoun takes refuge in Padre Florentino’s house
Simoun confesses everything to Padre Florentino
Padre Florentino expresses his conviction that Simoun's plans failed because he chose to do them by unjust means