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Analysis of the El Filibusterismo By Prof. Jet Castillo Dr. Beth Morales-Nuncio
Tavo/ Batea ◼ The ferry boat carrying Simoun and the other key characters. ◼ Travels across Laguna de Bay, from Manila to San Diego (Calamba) ◼ Very slow. Just like progress in the Philippines.
Tavo/ Batea ◼ Has 2 parts - the upper deck, and the lower deck. ◼ Symbolizes 2 levels of people (social classes) in the 19th century Philippines ◼ Upper class- composed of Spaniards and rich Filipinos ◼ Lower class- the masses