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Father Salví
Father Sibyla is a Spanish priest and prominent leader in the colonial power structure. The most conservative even of the priests, Sibyla strongly opposes the students’ plan for an independent Spanish-language academy, and he successfully delegates the question to Don Custodio’s committee to prevent the chief of staff and Father Fernández’s support for the plan from swaying the captain-general.
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Father Sibyla Character Timeline in El Filibusterismo
The timeline below shows where the character Father Sibyla appears in El Filibusterismo. The colored dots and icons indicate which themes are associated with that appearance.
1. On Deck
...confident that Filipinos won’t rise up against the Spanish, and he insults Fathers Salví and Sibyla when they suggest otherwise before he goes below deck. The other travelers insult him behind...
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2. Below Deck
...Spanish-language academy that they have been petitioning the government for. The priests, however, especially Father Sibyla, are strongly opposed to their plans.
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11. Los Baños
...the captain-general returns to Los Baños, a lakeside resort, and plays cards with Fathers Irene, Sibyla, and Camorra. Don Custodio, Simoun, Ben Zayb, the chief of staff, and a quieter priest...
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...a Spanish-language academy. The chief of staff and Father Irene are in favor, while Fathers Sibyla and Camorra are strongly opposed, arguing that the academy will inspire resistance from the indios...
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15. Señor Pasta
...out of it; he also knows that Makaraig’s account is incorrect, and it was actually Sibyla who proposed the committee in order to avoid a decision in the student’s favor. Pasta...
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