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    The document discusses Rizal's last letter to his wife Josephine where he addressed her as his 'dear and unhappy wife'. It also explains Rizal's request to be shot in the small of his back instead of the head to demonstrate his loyalty to the country. The document discusses different opinions on whether Rizal really retracted his statements and whether Rizal's death for the country was worth it.

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    The document discusses Rizal's last letter to his wife Josephine where he addressed her as his 'dear and unhappy wife'. It also explains Rizal's request to be shot in the small of his back instead of the head to demonstrate his loyalty to the country. The document discusses different opinions on whether Rizal really retracted his statements and whether Rizal's death for the country was worth it.

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    Gesmundo, Cristel Diane B.

    PCBEA-01-402A
    Activity #7

    1. What do you think Rizal addressed Josephine as “My dear and unhappy
    wife?”

     She was his beloved wife. They shared one final embrace a few hours before
    he was put to death, and he handed her a keepsake—a religious book—with
    the inscription, "To my lovely unhappy wife, Josephine." Unhappy because
    how could you be happy if your spouse needs to be put to death?

    2. Explain the reason behind Rizal’s request to be shot on the small of the
    back instead of the head?

     Rizal opposed the idea because he considered that individuals who are shot
    in the head are traitors. To demonstrate his loyalty and love for his country,
    he requested to be shot in the back near his heart. Historians and scholars
    have attributed Rizal with playing a key role in the Philippines' independence.

    3. Since Rizal’s retraction according to Zaide is dubious”, in your opinion, did


    Rizal really make-one?

     Since Dr. Rizal was such an outspoken opponent of the Catholic Church's
    abuses and the Spanish colonial authority, I don't believe that he ever
    retracted. The reason for this is that there is strong evidence to support his
    denial of retracting. Let's begin with the retraction document's veracity; Dr.
    Rizal is purported to have signed it, and its substance was made public in the
    newspapers. When Dr. Rizal's family found out what he had done, they asked
    to see the original document so they could confirm if it was written in his
    handwriting or not, but the Jesuit priests said they had lost it.

    4. Do you think Rizal’s dying for the country was really worth it?

     Yes, I think the death of Rizal for the country was really worth it because our
    country is now independent. Rizal envisioned the Philippines as an
    independent country with an effective government. The minimum wage is
    currently in place. When there was no revenue, working hard was never an
    option previously. Also, every Filipino citizen is taken care of by a social
    welfare program. People now have a voice. Citizens can speak out against
    their government's wrongdoings because they have the right to free speech,
    and we encourage everyone to do so.

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