Why did Jose Rizal write the novel Noli Me Tangere?
Jose Rizal wrote Noli Me Tangere during the time of the Spanish occupation in the Philippines. The novel is a reflection of what the Filipinos were going through during that time. He wrote it to open the eyes of the Filipinos to the reality that they were being oppressed. The title “Noli Me Tangere” translates to “Huwag Mo Akong Salingin” in Filipino which means “Don’t touch me.
