– Title meaning: Latin = “Touch me not” (from Bible, John 20:17)
– Theme: Exposes abuses, corruption, and social ills under Spanish colonial rule in the Philippines; called “the social cancer”
– Main characters: Crisstomo Ibarra, Mara Clara, Padre Dmaso, Elas, Sisa
– Significance: Sparked Philippine nationalism, core of national literature, required reading in Philippine schools
Would you like me to also share the chapter-by-chapter outline or key characters list for easier reference?
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