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Noli Me Tangere: Summary of Chapter 1- A Social Gathering
Capitan Santiago de los Santos, or Capitan Tiago, hosts a dinner in his house at Calle Anloague. While waiting for the meals to be served, the guests converse with one another. In these conversations, the readers are introduced to some of the novel’s characters, such as Padre Damaso, Padre Sibyla, Lieutenant Guevara, Laruja, Doña Victorina de Espadaña, and Don Tiburcio de Espadaña. (Read more) [http://nolinotes.weebly.com/uploads/1/3/1/2/13124537/noli1-10.pdf](http:://www.timetoast.com) -
El Filibusterismo: Summary of Chapter 1 - On the Upper Deck
The novel begins with the steamship Tabo sailing on the Pasig River on its way to Laguna. While the passengers on the upper deck discuss subjects regarding the lake and the slow pace of ship travel, readers are gradually introduced to some characters of the novel such as the jeweler Simoun, Doña Victorina, Ben Zayb, Don Custodio, Padre Irene, Sibyla, Camorra, and Salvi. (Read more at kapitbisig.com)
