# El Filibusterismo — Character guide

> Key figures in El Filibusterismo by José Rizal.

- [Simoun](https://www.betterreads.online/discover/el_filibusterismo_se/characters/simoun.md): A wealthy jeweler who returns to the Philippines after years abroad, secretly plotting revolution.
- [Basilio](https://www.betterreads.online/discover/el_filibusterismo_se/characters/basilio.md): A medical student who becomes entangled in Simoun's revolutionary plans.
- [Isagani](https://www.betterreads.online/discover/el_filibusterismo_se/characters/isagani.md): An idealistic poet and student leader in love with Paulita Gomez.
- [Ben Zayb](https://www.betterreads.online/discover/el_filibusterismo_se/characters/ben_zayb.md): A journalist who writes sensationalist articles and often misunderstands events.
- [Plácido Penitente](https://www.betterreads.online/discover/el_filibusterismo_se/characters/placido_penitente.md): A disillusioned student who becomes a key figure in the planned uprising.
- [Cabesang Tales](https://www.betterreads.online/discover/el_filibusterismo_se/characters/cabesang_tales.md): A farmer driven to banditry after losing his land to greedy friars.
- [Don Custodio](https://www.betterreads.online/discover/el_filibusterismo_se/characters/don_custodio.md): A pompous Spanish official who meddles in student affairs.
- [Julî](https://www.betterreads.online/discover/el_filibusterismo_se/characters/juli.md): Basilio's beloved, a young woman who sacrifices herself for her family.
- [Juanito Pelaez](https://www.betterreads.online/discover/el_filibusterismo_se/characters/juanito_pelaez.md): A frivolous and opportunistic student who courts Paulita.
- [Padre Irene](https://www.betterreads.online/discover/el_filibusterismo_se/characters/padre_irene.md): A scheming friar who collaborates with the colonial authorities.
- [Padre Camorra](https://www.betterreads.online/discover/el_filibusterismo_se/characters/padre_camorra.md): A lecherous and violent Franciscan friar.
- [Padre Salví](https://www.betterreads.online/discover/el_filibusterismo_se/characters/padre_salvi.md): A cunning and manipulative friar from the previous novel.
- [Padre Fernandez](https://www.betterreads.online/discover/el_filibusterismo_se/characters/padre_fernandez.md): A thoughtful Dominican friar who debates with Isagani.
- [Paulita Gomez](https://www.betterreads.online/discover/el_filibusterismo_se/characters/paulita_gomez.md): A beautiful and wealthy young woman courted by Isagani and Juanito.
- [Quiroga](https://www.betterreads.online/discover/el_filibusterismo_se/characters/quiroga.md): A Chinese merchant who dreams of becoming consul.
- [Sandoval](https://www.betterreads.online/discover/el_filibusterismo_se/characters/sandoval.md): A Spanish student who sympathizes with the Filipino students.
- [Tadeo](https://www.betterreads.online/discover/el_filibusterismo_se/characters/tadeo.md): A lazy and mischievous student who avoids studying.
- [Doña Victorina](https://www.betterreads.online/discover/el_filibusterismo_se/characters/dona_victorina.md): A pretentious Filipina who apes Spanish customs.
- [Capitan Tiago](https://www.betterreads.online/discover/el_filibusterismo_se/characters/capitan_tiago.md): Basilio's wealthy and pious patron who falls into decline.
- [Makaraig](https://www.betterreads.online/discover/el_filibusterismo_se/characters/makaraig.md): A wealthy student who funds the campaign for a Spanish academy.
- [Pecson](https://www.betterreads.online/discover/el_filibusterismo_se/characters/pecson.md): A cynical student who often makes dark jokes.
- [Juan Crisóstomo Ibarra](https://www.betterreads.online/discover/el_filibusterismo_se/characters/juan_crisostomo_ibarra.md): The protagonist of Noli Me Tangere, now believed dead.
- [María Clara](https://www.betterreads.online/discover/el_filibusterismo_se/characters/maria_clara.md): Ibarra's lost love, now a nun who has died.
- [Sister Balî](https://www.betterreads.online/discover/el_filibusterismo_se/characters/sister_bali.md): A nun who cares for María Clara in the convent.
- [Padre Florentino](https://www.betterreads.online/discover/el_filibusterismo_se/characters/padre_florentino.md): A retired Filipino priest who lives by the sea.
- [Camaroncocido](https://www.betterreads.online/discover/el_filibusterismo_se/characters/camaroncocido.md): A mysterious and deformed servant of Simoun.
- [Tandang Selo](https://www.betterreads.online/discover/el_filibusterismo_se/characters/tandang_selo.md): Cabesang Tales' elderly and mute father.
- [Padre Millon](https://www.betterreads.online/discover/el_filibusterismo_se/characters/padre_millon.md): A friar who teaches physics at the university.
- [Padre Sibyla](https://www.betterreads.online/discover/el_filibusterismo_se/characters/padre_sibyla.md): A Dominican friar and former teacher of philosophy.
- [Sinang](https://www.betterreads.online/discover/el_filibusterismo_se/characters/sinang.md): A lively young woman and friend of Paulita.
- [Sister Penchang](https://www.betterreads.online/discover/el_filibusterismo_se/characters/sister_penchang.md): A devout woman who takes Juli into her service.
- [Chichoy](https://www.betterreads.online/discover/el_filibusterismo_se/characters/chichoy.md): A student who participates in the academy campaign.
- [Don Tiburcio de Espadaña](https://www.betterreads.online/discover/el_filibusterismo_se/characters/don_tiburcio.md): Doña Victorina's Spanish husband, a failed dentist.
- [Tio Quico](https://www.betterreads.online/discover/el_filibusterismo_se/characters/tio_quico.md): A minor character associated with the students.
- [Mautang](https://www.betterreads.online/discover/el_filibusterismo_se/characters/mautang.md): A Chinese usurer who lends money to Cabesang Tales.
- [Mr. Leeds](https://www.betterreads.online/discover/el_filibusterismo_se/characters/mr_leeds.md): An American magician who performs at the Quiapo fair.
- [Carolino](https://www.betterreads.online/discover/el_filibusterismo_se/characters/carolino.md): A young man who becomes involved with the bandits.
- [Aristorenas](https://www.betterreads.online/discover/el_filibusterismo_se/characters/aristorenas.md): A student involved in the academy petition.
- [Sensia](https://www.betterreads.online/discover/el_filibusterismo_se/characters/sensia.md): A young woman who appears at the Quiapo fair.
- [Tanò](https://www.betterreads.online/discover/el_filibusterismo_se/characters/tano.md): Cabesang Tales' son who becomes a civil guard.
- [Padre Dámaso](https://www.betterreads.online/discover/el_filibusterismo_se/characters/padre_damaso.md): The deceased Franciscan friar from Noli Me Tangere.
- [Tandang Basio Macunat](https://www.betterreads.online/discover/el_filibusterismo_se/characters/tandang_basio_macunat.md): An old man who represents conservative Filipino views.
- [Elías](https://www.betterreads.online/discover/el_filibusterismo_se/characters/elias.md): The deceased revolutionary from Noli Me Tangere.

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