# Fray Sibyla — Noli Me Tangere character guide

> Fray Sibyla in Noli Me Tangere by José Rizal.

**Role:** minor

**Also known as:** Fray Hernándo Sibyla

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

## Who they are

Dominican friar, learned and reserved, who debates Ibarra at dinner.

## In the story

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

Present at the gathering, noted to have taken off his glasses to stare at Ibarra.

### [A Star in a Dark Night](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/noli_me_tangere_se/chapters/v-a-star-in-a-dark-night)

Seen talking to María Clara at the party.

### [Local Affairs](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/noli_me_tangere_se/chapters/ix-local-affairs)

Reports to a sick elder about the conflict between Ibarra and Padre Dámaso, discussing the Order's strategy.

### [Correspondence](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/noli_me_tangere_se/chapters/xxviii-correspondence)

Attends the fiesta, officiates at the procession and mass, praised for his voice and religious unction.

### [His Excellency](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/noli_me_tangere_se/chapters/xxxvii-his-excellency)

Fray Sibyla leads the friars in greeting the Captain-General, maintaining a dry and superior tone.

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