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Sisa was a woman living in San Diego and the mother of Basilio and Crispin. After both of her sons went missing, Sisa went insane, wandering around town while searching for them. Sisa eventually settled and married in San Diego.
Basilio was a young boy living in San Diego and the older brother of Crispin. Following his mother's death and his brother's disappearance, Basilio fled the town and was taken in by Capitan Tiago. Living in Manila, he became a medical student, also joining the student organization attempting to...
Crispin was a young boy living in San Diego and one of the sacristans of its church alongside his brother Basilio. After being accused of stealing from the church's coffers, Crispin was punished by the head sacristan and Padre Salvi. Born the son of Sisa, Crispin and his brother, Basilio...
She prays for a moment and then an apparition of Crispín comes to life near the fireplace. Just then, Basilio’s voice shakes her from this vision. “Mother, open up!” he says, banging on the door. Sisa is one of the most tragic characters in Noli Me Tangere.
Sisa wakes Basilio up and asks him why he’s crying. Basilio lies about his dream, not wanting to divulge his terrible visions. After several moments, he admits he no longer wants to be a sexton, instead proposing a new plan.
Sisa waits for her two sons, Crispin and Basilio. Knowing that they are hungry, she prepares a meal consisting of duck leg, wild boar’s meat, tomatoes and five pieces of fish. Her husband arrives, and eats all the food, leaving only three pieces of fish.
Sinabi ni Basilio na napagbintangan na nagnakaw ng dalawang onsa si Crispin. Hindi niya sinabi ang parusang natikman ng kapatid sa kamay ng Sakristan Mayor. Napaluha si Sisa dahil sa awa sa anak.
