Noli Me Tángere (Touch Me Not)

Fiction | Novel | Adult | Published in 1887

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Chapter Summaries & Analyses

Chapters 1-6

Chapters 7-12

Chapters 13-18

Chapters 19-24

Chapters 25-30

Chapters 31-36

Chapters 37-42

Chapters 43-48

Chapters 49-54

Chapters 55-60

Chapters 61-63

Character Analysis

Themes

Symbols & Motifs

Important Quotes

Essay Topics

How does the opening dinner party help frame the novel’s conflicts?

María-Clara is often compared to the Virgin Mary by the narrator and other characters. How does this affect the reader’s perception of her? Is there more to her?

What is the significance of Father Dámaso and Salví’s ties to María-Clara?