When Rizal is written again now, he is being “discovered” as contemporary fiction. Tragically, his two novels, Noli Me Tangere and El Filibusterismo have suffered because of his patriotism. A great national hero is not someone you go to for a hilarious story; rather, you go to admire, think about, worship, and learn life lessons. The works of Rizal have been so thoroughly glorified, consecrated, and revered that they hardly really qualify as literary works. Even worse, they have been dubbed “The Bible of the Race” and other names that a book would find difficult to live down. It took the Bible centuries before it was read purely for enjoyment, as all great books ought to be. The situation will probably get worse for Rizal.

Heroes are admired in society as role models with high moral standards. In the Philippines, Dr. Jose Rizal was declared a national hero. To highlight the significance of Rizal’s life, works, and writings, Republic Act No. 1425 required all Philippine schools and institutions to offer a Rizal course. However, to promote Rizal’s life and principles, it is necessary to look at teaching methodologies that can foster active engagement and interest. My fear of failing might be the thing stopping me from succeeding by making me unable to take risks and assume responsibility. I will learn my fundamental values to advance and mature. My values must align with the result I want to achieve. Knowing how to inspire young people to take risks, take on big tasks, and create is advantageous since it helps others to achieve more. Youth are more self-motivated and committed to delivering when they are inspired than when they are merely working and complying.