Nationalistic Period

A nation pertains to a stable, historically developed community of people with territory, economy, culture and language united under one government. Nationalism means love for ones country and its people. The influx of liberal ideas from Europe with the opening of Suez Canal paved the way of the Nationalistic period. Nationalistic period covers the Propaganda movements and the Revolutionary movement. Propaganda means the good reforms to be established. Characteristics: 1. Planted seeds of nationalism in Filipinos- because of the Propaganda movement. 2. Language shifted from Spanish to Tagalog- to use the primary language of the Filipinos. 3. Addressed the masses instead of the intelligentsia- means to establish education to all. Literary Forms: 1. Propaganda Literature- written documents with peaceful means and words. a. Political Essays- Talks about the News Articles (Newspapers), editorials, or any written which exposes the anomalies of the Spanish government. - Diaryong Tagalog- Founded by Marcelo H. del Pilar Marcelo H. Del Pilar was a member of SOLIDARIDAD in Madrid and the second editor of La Solidaridad. Born on Aug 30 1850 in (Cupang) San Nicholas, Bulacan. He was regarded as the Most Dangerous by the Spaniards due to his strong words. He use the pen-name of PLARIDEL. - La Solidaridad- Graciano Lopez-Jaena as editor Graciano Lopez Jaena was born on Dec 18, 1856 at Ilo-Ilo. He was the first editor of La Solidaridad. He was regarded as the orator because of his good talks. b. Political Novels- these are novels which is used to describe the Spanish Government in the Phils. - Noli Me Tangere- its meaning is touch me not. This was written by Dr Jose Rizal. It is a novel about the story of Crisostomo Ibarra which is also related to the life of Rizal. - El Filibusterismo- the continuation of Noli Me Tangere. It means, The Reign of Greed. Dr. Jose P. Rizal- Born on June 19, 1861 at Calamba, Laguna. Honorary President of La Solidaridad and the founder of La Liga Filipina. His 2 novels paved the way of the revolution. 2. Revolutionary Literature- Risky written papers which is a direct attack to the Spanish Government. a. Political Essay - Kalayaan- the next newspaper of the Katipunan after the Diaryong Tagalog. Edited by Emilio Jacinto. Emilio Jacinto- Born on Dec 15, 1875 at Trozo, Manila. Editor of Kalayaan. His Famous poem was A La Patria inspired from Rzals Mi Ultimo Adios. His

pen-name is Dimas-Ilaw. Wrote the Kartilya, Primer of Katipunan which contais the rules and regulations of the group. b. Poetry - True Decalogue- written by Apolinario Mabini Apolinario Mabini- Born July 22, 1864 in Tanuan, Batangas. He was known as the Dakilang Paralitikong Utak ng Katipunan. - Katapusang Hibik ng Pilipinas- written by Andres Bonifacio Andres Bonifacio- Born on Nov 30 1863 at Tondo, Manila. The Supremo of Katipunan. Leader of the first division of the Katipunan, Magdiwang. - Liwanag at Dilim- written by Emilio Jacinto.