Makamisa is a topic that has captured the interest of many people over time. Its relevance is manifested in different aspects of daily life, from popular culture to politics and economics. As we explore its implications, we discover a universe of possibilities that awaken our curiosity and invite us to reflect on human nature. In this article, we will delve into the depths of Makamisa, exploring its origins, impact, and evolution throughout history. Through a detailed analysis, we will seek to better understand this phenomenon and its influence on the modern world.
Author | José Rizal |
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Country | Philippines |
Language | Tagalog Spanish |
Genre | Novel |
Publication date | Unpublished |
Preceded by | El filibusterismo |
Makamisa (English: After Mass) is an unfinished novel written by Filipino patriot and writer José Rizal. The original manuscript was found by historian Ambeth Ocampo in 1987 while going through a 245-page collection of papers. This draft is written in pure, vernacular Lagueño Tagalog and has no written direct signature or date of inscription.
The novel has only one chapter. It runs for only ten pages and is hand-written in the old orthographic ancillary glyphs. Although written in a different language, its style, characterization and setting mirror those of Rizal's two previous works, Noli me tangere and El filibusterismo which he wrote in Spanish. The chapter ends with a short unfinished sentence:
Sapagkát nabalitang nasampál si Aleng Anday ay wala mandin siláng
which in English is equivalent to:
Although it was rumored that Aleng Anday received slaps on her face, they still do not
which therefore satisfies the theory of it being unfinished. The novel explores the mysterious ill-temperament of the town curate, Padre Agaton. Rizal later restarted work on Makamisa, using Spanish. However, the novel remained unfinished. The draft in Spanish was later translated to Filipino (under the name Etikang Tagalog: Ang Ikatlong Nobela ni Rizal) by Nilo S. Ocampo, of the University of the Philippines Diliman College of Arts and Letters.
Seven characters are mentioned in this 10-page unfinished novel: