1. Rizal's annotations of Morga's Sucesos included 456 marginal notes and corrections, which provided additional historical information and insights into the pre-colonial and colonial Philippines. Rizal also included several appendixes, such as a list of Tagalog words and their Spanish equivalents, a summary of the Philippines' ancient laws and customs, and a description of the Tagalog Baybayin script.
2. Rizal annotated Morga's book to counter the prevailing notion at the time that the Philippines had no history before the arrival of the Spaniards. He believed that by highlighting the rich and advanced culture of the pre-colonial Filipinos, he could inspire national pride and foster a sense of identity among his fellow Filipinos.
3. Rizal chose Morga's book to be annotated because it was one of the few surviving accounts of pre-colonial Philippines written by a European. Morga's book was also widely read during Rizal's time, so annotating it would reach a broader audience and have a greater impact.
4. Rizal viewed Filipinos and their culture with admiration and respect, seeing them as a people with a rich history and a unique identity. He believed that the pre-colonial Filipinos were capable of governing themselves and were not the uncivilized barbarians that the Spanish portrayed them to be. In contrast, Morga's view of Filipinos and their culture was more derogatory and dismissive, emphasizing their supposed backwardness and lack of civilization.
5. The present Philippine situation that can be associated with the plot of the Noli includes the persistence of social inequality, corruption, and abuses of power by the ruling class. The novel also highlights the plight of the poor and oppressed, who continue to suffer from the effects of colonialism and foreign domination.
6. The present Philippine situation that can be associated with the plot of the Fili includes the continued struggle for social and political reforms, the persistence of corruption and abuse of power, and the marginalization of the poor and oppressed. The novel also critiques the abuses of the church and the Spanish colonial government, which are still relevant issues in modern-day Philippines.
