Noli Me Tangere is a novel written by Jos Rizal in 1887. It tells the story of Crisstomo Ibarra, a young Filipino who returns to the Philippines after studying in Europe and discovers the and corruption happening under Spanish colonial rule.
The novel exposes social injustices, especially the abuse of power by friars and officials, and shows the struggles of Filipinos during that time. Its title means Touch Me Not, symbolizing the sensitive issues in society that people were afraid to speak about.
Overall, Noli Me Tangere aimed to awaken Filipinos awareness and inspire reform and change.

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