El Filibusterismo · Character

Juan Crisóstomo Ibarra

The protagonist of Noli Me Tangere, now believed dead.

minor

Also known as Ibarra, the unfortunate Ibarra

First appearance: vii simoun

Juan Crisóstomo Ibarra's tie to María Clara is one of the pressures that moves El Filibusterismo—worth meeting in the text, not only on a cast list.

Protagonist of the first novel, returns from Europe, attempts reform, is framed for rebellion, and escapes with Elías.

Juan Crisóstomo Ibarra first appears in 0009 vii simoun.

With María Clara (romantic): Ibarra and María Clara were star-crossed lovers in the previous novel, their bond broken by tragedy and betrayal.

In Translator's Introduction: Protagonist of the first novel, returns from Europe, attempts reform, is framed for rebellion, and escapes with Elías.

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María Clara
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