El Filibusterismo · Character
Tandang Selo
Cabesang Tales' elderly and mute father.
minor
Also known as old Selo, Selo
First appearance: IV: Cabesang Tales
Tandang Selo shows up with force in IV: Cabesang Tales. The page is where that presence becomes real.
Cabesang Tales' father, who advises patience and resignation, using the metaphor of the clay jar and iron pot.
Tandang Selo first appears in 0006 iv cabesang tales.
In IV: Cabesang Tales: Cabesang Tales' father, who advises patience and resignation, using the metaphor of the clay jar and iron pot.
Later, in VIII: Merry Christmas!: Tandang Selo has become mute, unable to speak or wish anyone a merry Christmas, and silently watches Julî leave.
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- Victims and oppressed women
- Students and socialites
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- Closing
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See Tandang Selo in IV: Cabesang Tales