About The Cover Page of Noli Me Tangere

Prepared by:

ALBERT C. SERRANO

BSEE-2A

Silhouette of a Filipina

- believed to be Maria Clara

or as the "Inang Bayan" to

whom Rizal dictates the

novel

Bamboo Stalks

- it represents Filipino

resiliency

- despite the sufferings,

Filipinos can still stand tall

and firm

Rizal's Signature

- it shows that Rizal

experienced and

witnessed the ills and

abuses that happened

during his time

Chain

- it symbolizes slavery

and imprisonment

Flogs (Suplina)

- it is used for selfflagellation

- just like the whip, this also

symbolizes the cruelties of

the Guardia Civil

Whip

- it represents the abuses and

cruelties done by the Spaniards and

friars as depicted in the novel

Helmet of a

Guardia Civil

- it represents the

arrogance of those

in authority

Shoes