Summary:
Civil guards to after Ibarra and Elias on the lake in hot pursuit. Elias jumps off the boat to mislead the men, saving Ibarra's life.
Points of Note:
In spite of Elias's sad fate -- no love, no happiness -- he still wishes to stay and suffer and die in his motherland.
In this chapter is born Simoun of El Filibusterismo, a man poisoned by misfortune and repays it with violence and cruelty to his countrymen.
Frequently Asked Questions:
Question: According to Elias, what is man's greatest misfortune?
Answer: Man's greatest misfortune is to feel hate for his own country.
Question: Describe Elias's bravery and heroism.
Answer: When he stood to take of his clothes, his garments were torn by the bullets fired by the civil guards. He bravely shook hands with Ibarra, who was lying flat on the boat, and told him that he (Elias) would meet Ibarra's great-grandfather in the grave at Noche Buena, before leaping into the water.