Rizal’s 1884 diary can be used as a tool to obtain more insight about Rizal’s life during his 20s and his personality towards school, his parents, and colleagues. A diary gives a first-hand experience to the readers of Rizal’s thoughts when faced with dilemma, difficult or happy events. This is true due to the reason that when one writes his or her own diary, he will not write with reservations but instead write what comes to mind and what he may be feeling during that time. Rizal’s diary makes the reader peak through his head and experience what he has what he has experienced through his reactions. Even though the 1884 diary may have mostly recorded Rizal’s expenses, it can be inferred the he wants everything to be organized so he can track which item he spends the most and cut down on them. He knows that he needs to budget his money because he is fending for himself including the payment for his school fees. Furthermore, the reader can have an idea of who Rizal was like by looking at his purchases whether he is inclined to something that has not been known before. Through my reading of Rizal’s diary, I have seen Rizal as a thrifty and melancholic achiever who has a peaceful and thoughtful nature.
Firstly, Rizal can be seen as a thrifty and virtuous man who knows how to prioritize his education …show more content…
When he won first place in Greek, he was applauded by high political personages, but in the afternoon he did not have any money to eat. During this time, there was not a single complain that can be seen in his diary. Also, when Llorente invited him to go to the Congress at noon sharp, he did not eat the whole afternoon for him not to be late. The thing is when Rizal arrived at 12:00, he still waited until 6 to go in. It should be noted that he was not able to take his lunch during this long wait, but there were no accounts of complaints in the
Firstly, Rizal can be seen as a thrifty and virtuous man who knows how to prioritize his education …show more content…
When he won first place in Greek, he was applauded by high political personages, but in the afternoon he did not have any money to eat. During this time, there was not a single complain that can be seen in his diary. Also, when Llorente invited him to go to the Congress at noon sharp, he did not eat the whole afternoon for him not to be late. The thing is when Rizal arrived at 12:00, he still waited until 6 to go in. It should be noted that he was not able to take his lunch during this long wait, but there were no accounts of complaints in the