ROLE OF THE

YOUTH IN NATION-
BUIILING
Prepared by: Buenaseda, Janina Bianca V.
CHAPTER 24: Mga Pangarap

In chapter 24 of the novel El Filibusterismo, Isagani’s character

represents Rizal’s perception of the youth. He aspires for change and he
dreams to contribute help to his country. He dreams of the country
uniting with Spain so that Filipinos can experience better opportunities.
In this chapter, the role of the youth in nation building is having a dream
or goal of leading the nation into a better future.
CHAPTER 39: The Final Chapter

“Where are the youth who will consecrate their golden hours, their illusions, and their
enthusiasm to the welfare of their native land? Where are the youth who will generously pour
out their blood to wash away so much shame, so much crime, so much abomination? Pure
and spotless must the victim be that the sacrifice may be acceptable! Where are you, youth,
who will embody in yourselves the vigor of life that has left our veins, the purity of ideas that
has been contaminated in our brains, the fire of enthusiasm that has been quenched in our
hearts? We await you, O youth! Come, for we await you!” – Padre Florentino
In this chapter, the monologue of Padre Florentino depicts the role of the youth in nation-
building. As described in the excerpt, this chapter sends a message that the youth is the
hope of the future. The much awaited actions of the youth will change the course of
tomorrow. It is the role of the youth to aspire for change and to work together in addressing
the real problems of our nation.