Isagani

Padre Irene

Isagani clashes with Padre Irene over educational reforms and the control of the students' academy.

Paulita Gomez

Isagani is deeply in love with Paulita, but she ultimately rejects him for a wealthier suitor.

Basilio

Basilio and Isagani are close friends and fellow students who share ideals and support each other.

Juanito Pelaez

Isagani and Juanito Pelaez are rivals for Paulita Gomez's affection and social standing.

Simoun

Simoun attempts to recruit Isagani for his revolution, but Isagani remains idealistic and resistant to violence.

Doña Victorina

Doña Victorina dismisses Isagani as a poor suitor for Paulita, preferring the wealthier Juanito.

Padre Irene

Isagani clashes with Padre Irene over educational reforms and the control of the students' academy.

Padre Irene

Isagani clashes with Padre Irene over educational reforms and the control of the students' academy.

Basilio

Basilio and Isagani are close friends and fellow students who share ideals and support each other.

Doña Victorina

Doña Victorina dismisses Isagani as a poor suitor for Paulita, preferring the wealthier Juanito.

Paulita Gomez

Isagani is deeply in love with Paulita, but she ultimately rejects him for a wealthier suitor.

Basilio

Basilio and Isagani are close friends and fellow students who share ideals and support each other.

El Filibusterismo

An idealistic poet and student involved in the petition for the Academy of Castilian.

On the Lower Deck

Defends his provincial pride against Simoun's insults, delivers a metaphor about water and revolution, and is called away by his uncle.

Los Baños

Named as a student involved in the petition, described as a poorly balanced head and a pupil of Padre Fernandez.

XII: Plácido Penitente

Explaining refraction of light to a companion, he is visibly affected by Paulita Gomez's arrival.

In the House of the Students

Optimistic student who volunteers to approach Señor Pasta using decent methods rather than relying on dancing girls.

XV: Señor Pasta

Visits Señor Pasta to seek support for the students' petition; argues passionately for the cause but is ultimately dismissed.

The Quiapo Fair

Paulita's sweetheart, who appears disgusted by the stares his girlfriend receives and annoyed by her smiles to others.

Manila Types

Part of Makaraig's group at the theater.

The Performance

Distraught upon seeing Paulita with Juanito Pelaez; he remains cold and unsmiling, lost in jealous thoughts.

Dreams

Walks along the Malecon, melancholic about Paulita and reflecting on colonial oppression and the fate of islanders resisting foreign invasion.

Smiles and Tears

Present at the banquet; bored by Pecson's speech, he suggests eating instead. He also reacts to the news of being watched.

The Friar and the Filipino

Engages in a deep debate with Padre Fernandez about education and social reform, then proceeds to the Civil Government to join the protest.

XXVIII: Tatakut

Reported to have surrendered voluntarily to authorities, facing likely execution.

The High Official

Isagani is the last student freed, only after Padre Florentino arrives in Manila.

Effect of the Pasquinades

Passes only in the subject under Padre Fernandez, is suspended in others, and loses Paulita Gomez to Juanito Pelaez.

The Wedding

Mentioned as having disappeared that morning; Basilio thinks of him as a friend who would not participate in the plot.

The Fiesta

Found by Basilio staring at the house where Paulita is; refuses to leave despite Basilio's warning about the bomb, saying he wants to see her for the last time.

The Mystery

Present at the Orenda house, listens gloomily to Chichoy's story, smiles enigmatically, and later leaves to return to his uncle.

Conclusion

Mentioned as having written to Padre Florentino about Don Tiburcio's situation; his misanthropy worries his uncle.

Endnotes

Mentioned in Retana's note regarding a dialogue where Isagani tells truths to the friars.