Noli Me Tangere · Character

Don Rafael Ibarra

Crisóstomo's late father, an upright and progressive man whose refusal to confess made him enemies among the friars and cost him everything.

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Ibarra's father, who died in prison after being falsely accused and persecuted by Padre Dámaso and others.

Don Rafael Ibarra first appears in 0011 iv heretic and filibuster.

In Heretic and Filibuster: Ibarra's father, who died in prison after being falsely accused and persecuted by Padre Dámaso and others.

Later, in Capitan Tiago: Mentioned as the richest capitalist of San Diego and a friend of Capitan Tiago and Padre Dámaso.

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Story tension across the book — this chapter sits in Exposition.

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Heretic and Filibuster
Ibarra's father, who died in prison after being falsely accused and persecuted by Padre Dámaso and others.
Capitan Tiago
Mentioned as the richest capitalist of San Diego and a friend of Capitan Tiago and Padre Dámaso.
Recollections
Ibarra's father is mentioned indirectly through the recollection of the old priest's death.
X: The Town
Mentioned as the son of Don Saturnino and father of Crisóstomo Ibarra. He was a favorite with the country people from his youth.
The Rulers
Recalled as the richest man who was not a cacique due to his modesty, and who was abandoned by the people when attacked.
Basilio
Referenced as the deceased father of Crisóstomo Ibarra, remembered as a good man.
A Schoolmaster's Difficulties
Mentioned as having supported the schoolmaster and helped poor children; his body was thrown into the lake.
Endnotes
His death and the injustice he suffered are part of the historical context of colonial abuse described in the endnotes.

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