José Rizal Manga · Volume 05: The decision to return
Written by Takahiro Matsui · Illustrated by Ryo Konno · TORICO
In this volume
With Noli Me Tangere published, Rizal and Viola travel through Europe and discuss their hopes for the Philippines. A letter from Paciano brings troubling news from home, including pressure on tenant farmers and opposition to the book. Viola urges caution, but Rizal wants to help his mother and remain close to the people he writes about. The volume ends with his return to his family.
This synopsis describes the manga’s dramatization. Illustrated dialogue and scenes are not historical quotations.
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