HIS 007
MS. MARIBEL M. ESGUERRA
THE LIFE AND WORKS OF RIZAL
BSN 2-5, BSN 2-6, BSN 2-7, BSN 2-8
A NEW BEGINNING IN BIÑAN
Maestro Justiniano Cruz - Rizal’s new
teacher in Binan.
known for his strict discipline,
valued preparedness and used a
system of rewards and
punishments.
Rizal later reflected in his diary that he
focused on the lessons learned rather
than the number of beatings endured.
He viewed this demanding approach as
a form of motivation to excel.
BEYOND THE CLASSROOM
Jose faced a bully named Pedro.
José's knowledge of arm wrestling,
learned from his uncle Tiyo Manuel.
He defeated Pedro, earning respect
from his peers.
One instance, where a cousin pushed
him into the river due to his lack of
swimming skills, emphasizes the
importance of caution and safety.
A GLIMPSE INTO HIS MEMOIRS
“Here was my life. I heard the four o'clock mass, if there was any or I studied my
lesson at that hour and I went to mass afterwards. I returned home and I went to
the orchard to look for a mabolo to eat. Then I took breakfast, which consisted
generally of a dish of rice and two dried small fish, and I went to class from which I
came out at ten o'clock. I went home at once. If there was one special dish,
Leandro and I took some of it to the house of his children and I returned without
saying a word. I ate with them and afterwards I studied. I went to school at two and
came out at five. I prayed a short while with some nice cousin and I returned home.
I studied my lessons. I drew a little, and afterwards I took my supper consisting of
one or two dishes of rice with an ayungin. We prayed and if there was a moon, my
nieces invited me to play in the street together with others. Thank God that I never
got sick away from my parents.”
SUCCESS AND FAREWELLS IN BIÑAN
Maestro Justianiano Cruz's strict methods, though
disapproved of by Rizal later in life, instilled
discipline that would prove valuable in his future
studies. Despite the corporal punishment, Rizal's
intelligence and perseverance shone through. He
consistently aced his exams, particularly excelling
in his grasp of Latin grammar. His artistic talent also
blossomed under the tutelage of old Juancho. Rizal
mastered many techniques and received praises for
his prowess.
SUCCESS AND FAREWELLS IN BIÑAN
December 17, 1870
TRIVIAS ON THIS TOPIC
● Jose learns the art of arm wrestling from his uncle Tiyo Manuel.
● Jose experiences his first sorrow with the death of his younger sister.
● Jose excels in his studies and becomes a favorite student of his teacher,
Maestro Justiniano Cruz.
● Jose receives a private education from tutors at home, including
Maestro Celestino and Leon Monroy.
● Jose travels to Biñan for his primary education.
● Jose bids farewell to his classmates and teachers in Biñan before
returning to Calamba.
● Jose develops his artistic skills under the guidance of Juancho.
● Jose is born in Calamba, Laguna.
● Jose experiences homesickness while living with his aunt in Biñan.
● Jose learns to read and write at a young age with the help of his mother.
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