# Makaraig — El Filibusterismo character guide

> Makaraig in El Filibusterismo by José Rizal.

**Role:** minor

**Also known as:** The rich Makaraig

**First appearance:** 0016-xiv-in-the-house-of-the-students

## Who they are

A wealthy student who funds the campaign for a Spanish academy.

## In the story

### [In the House of the Students](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/el_filibusterismo_se/chapters/xiv-in-the-house-of-the-students)

Hosts the meeting and reports on the petition's progress, including Padre Irene's role and the referral to Don Custodio.

### [Manila Types](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/el_filibusterismo_se/chapters/xxi-manila-types)

Arrives with Pecson, Sandoval, and Isagani, and invites Tadeo and the novice into his box.

### [The Performance](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/el_filibusterismo_se/chapters/xxii-the-performance)

Exchanges looks with Pepay, who has a note from Don Custodio; jubilant about the petition's approval.

### [A Corpse](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/el_filibusterismo_se/chapters/xxiii-a-corpse)

Mentioned as encountering Simoun near the nunnery of St. Clara earlier in the evening.

### [Smiles and Tears](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/el_filibusterismo_se/chapters/xxv-smiles-and-tears)

Organizes the banquet; makes a jest about offering bones to Don Custodio.

### [The High Official](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/el_filibusterismo_se/chapters/xxxi-the-high-official)

Makaraig is the first student to regain his freedom after the arrests.

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