# Capitan Tinong — Noli Me Tangere character guide

> Capitan Tinong in Noli Me Tangere by José Rizal.

**Role:** minor

**Also known as:** Tinong

**First appearance:** 0008-i-a-social-gathering

## Who they are

Wealthy and cautious neighbor of Capitan Tiago, easily frightened by authorities.

## In the story

### [II: Crisóstomo Ibarra](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/noli_me_tangere_se/chapters/ii-cris-stomo-ibarra)

Approaches Ibarra with a smile, introduces himself, and invites him to dinner.

### [Recollections](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/noli_me_tangere_se/chapters/viii-recollections)

Capitan Tinong greets Ibarra as he passes in a carretela with his family.

### [Patriotism and Private Interests](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/noli_me_tangere_se/chapters/lix-patriotism-and-private-interests)

Panics over his association with Ibarra, fearing arrest and deportation.

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