Noli Me Tangere Summary Chapters 1-10 by: www.nolinotes.weebly.com ..o..o..o.. Chapter 1: A Feast On the month of October, Kapitan Tiago (whose whole name is Don Santiago de losSantos) is organizing a luxurious feast. It will be held in his home, which is located in thetown of San Diego; more specifically, in Anloage Street. The guests arrive that evening, greeted by Tiya Isabel, the cousin of Kapitan Tiago. PadreDamaso, Padre Salvi, Tenyente Guevarra (captain of the civil guard), and a foreigner withred hair from another country are some of the important guests that come to the gathering. There is a heated discussion amongst them regarding the ethics of the Filipino culture, Tobacco monopoly, and the Spaniards' harsh insults against the Filipinos. It was also revealed that Padre Damaso has been serving as a priest of San Diego for 20 years. Tenyente Guevarra and Padre Damaso gets into an argument, and Padre Salvi has to calm his fellow priest. Some other prominent figures arrive, such as Don Tiburcio and his wife, Donya Victorina. Analysis: In this chapter, Rizal illustrates the typical Filipino culture of inviting one's self to a party,regardless of one's presence in said party being known or not by the host. Because ofthis, the host always has to prepare a lot more, causing hardships for most rich people.Kapitan Tiago's house symbolizes the Philippines - both are known to be very hospitable. Everyone is welcome to come and visit, especially foreigners. This chapter also shows the conflict between The Church and The State. Padre Damaso symbolizes The Church, while Tenyente Guevarra symbolizes The State.. ..o..o..o.. Chapter 2: Crisostomo Ibarra Don Crisostomo Ibarra, who has come from 7 years of studying in Europe, arrives at thefeast wearing clothes that obviously seems like they are for mourning, accompanied by the party-planner, Kapitan Tiago. Ibarra is introduced to the other guests of the party as the son of Kapitan Tiago's deceased friend. Padre Damaso and Ibarra meets, and immediately Damaso expresses his dislike for Ibarra. Although Ibarra extends a greeting towards the priest, thinking Damaso was a friend of his father, the priest ignores Ibarra's outstretched hand and says that Ibarra's father was no friend of his. Applying the Western manners he had learned from Europe, Ibarra goes around and introduces himself to the various party guests. Kapitan Tinong, one of the guests, approaches Ibarra and invites him to lunch the next day. Ibarra declines politely, saying that he has errands that he has to run. All the guests are called to have lunch. Analysis: Ibarra represents the educated youth, who have brought new insights and knowledge from other countries. This knowledge that Ibarra has is feared by those who are in power, because they don't want to be overthrown. One good trait that Rizal pointed out is introducing one's self when no one will introduce you. ..o..o..o.. Chapter 3: The Dinner Everyone heads to the lunch table to seat themselves. Padre Damaso and Sibyla offer each other the head seat by the end of the table with fake kindness.Ibarra tells stories of his time spent abroad, where he reveals that he has been to manycountries and has learned a lot of other languages and cultures. Ibarra realizes the feast was prepared in his