Captain Tiago Character Analysis in El Filibusterismo

Captain Tiago is wealthy landowner with a severe opium addiction. Tiago, who purchased the land formerly belonging to Ibarra, took Basilio under his wing, offering him work as a servant and supporting him through school. Basilio attempts to treat Tiago’s addiction, which keeps him bedridden. The news of Basilio’s arrest finally kills Tiago, though not before he removes Basilio from his will in anger. Don Timoteo later purchases his Manila mansion.

Captain Tiago Character Timeline in El Filibusterismo

The timeline below shows where the character Captain Tiago appears in El Filibusterismo. The colored dots and icons indicate which themes are associated with that appearance.

...up to the bow of the ship to talk. Basilio explains how his patron, Captain Tiago, is addicted to opium and struggling to kick the habit thanks to Father Irene’s enabling.... (full context)

...family, who are planning to see Simoun about his jewels. Basilio then goes to Captain Tiago’s house, where he learns the news about Cabesang Tales. (full context)

At midnight, Basilio leaves the house for the Ibarra woods, which Captain Tiago bought after Ibarra’s demise. Basilio walks through the pitch-black woods alone, recalling what happened the... (full context)

Basilio then traveled to Manila and worked as a servant for Captain Tiago, studying in his free time. Basilio persevered through the hostile environment of the religious schools,... (full context)

...to buy a locket from Cabesang Tales which once belonged to Ibarra’s lover and Captain Tiago’s daughter, María Clara. A gift from Basilio to Julí, the locket was the only item... (full context)

...began. Basilio also didn’t attend, instead staying home to study and take care of Captain Tiago. Tiago’s addiction is increasingly hard to treat, and he alternates between cruelty and excessive kindness... (full context)

Basilio is interrupted by Simoun, who asks about Tiago’s condition. Simoun then interrupts him, informing him that the revolution is an hour away; he... (full context)

...a German invasion, and the captain-general deliberates on whether to be merciful or harsh. Captain Tiago, hearing of Basilio’s arrest, finally dies, using his last breath to grab Father Irene’s arm,... (full context)

Father Irene oversees Captain Tiago’s funeral, ensuring that Basilio will receive his inheritance, which Tiago had removed from his will... (full context)

The villagers in San Diego soon learn about Captain Tiago’s death and Basilio’s arrest. Julí is distraught and wonders how she can help Basilio. She... (full context)

...his planned demotion of flimsy houses, and he uses his increased wealth to buy Captain Tiago’s old house and to plan an elaborate wedding there for his son, with the help... (full context)

...Obsessed with the lamp, he muses on the wedding, pitying Isagani. Basilio heads to Captain Tiago’s old home and observes the guests arriving. Don Timoteo has completely redecorated in a tasteless... (full context)

...came. The description of this Spaniard resembles Simoun, who has disappeared. The gunpowder in Captain Tiago’s house is also discovered, leaving an air of mystery and worry hanging over Manilan society. (full context)