To the Young Women of Mololos

* Give the background of this letter of Rizal.
* What does "spiritual father" mean?
* Does the wearing of a religious habit change human nature and make one wise?
* What are the consequences of bending the knees and kissing the hand of the priests?
* Is the will of a priest the will of God?
* Why are educated mothers needed?
* What should mothers teach their children?
* Why did the priests want to subjugate the will of the Filipino women?
* Why were the Filipinos encouraged to give alms?
* According to Rizal, what are the duties of a wife to her husband?
* Why did Rizal praise the women of ancient Sparta?
* What thoughts were left to the Filipino women to ponder on?

These Questions come from the book, A Portable Rizal Reader: Selected Essays & Poems by Maximo P. Fabella

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