BUOD NG EL FILIBUSTERISMO KABANATA 20 PLUS Actually, that was just his reputation, because in reality Don Custodio is not really that competent. So, how’d he get such a glowing reputation?ġ. He’s a Spaniard who’s close to the powers that be.Ģ.

He was able to impress Ben Zayb, the weak-minded but highly influential journalist. (Not that we’re implying that today’s influential journalists are Ben Zayb-like…)Ĥ. He’s very industrious, especially when it comes to engaging others in debate. Why did Don Custodio have a difficult time deciding on the students’ proposal regarding the school? He was torn between giving the students a chance, and pleasing the Dominicans of UST. What are examples of Don Custodio’s mental innovation or quirkiness, depending on one’s point of view? (I mean, aside from his plan to raise ducks in order to deepen the Pasig River, if you remember Chapter 1)ġ. To avoid accidents, the horse-drawn carriages should have three wheels.Ģ. Fumigate everything with disinfectants even the paper used by telegrams.ģ. So that the government can save on prison costs, just reform the prisoners.

How does Don Custodio treat the indios? He acts like a father who unwittingly holds his children (the indios) back who, without quite realizing it, prevents his children from progressing.

Why is he against praising the indios? They might become overconfident, boastful, and rebellious. And that will create problems for the government and the frailes. What kind of a person is Don Custodio? He is a dangerously deceptive person, because what he does is different from what he holds in his mind. BUOD NG EL FILIBUSTERISMO KABANATA 20 PLUS.

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