As a student, what is your response to Jose Rizal now after a century of Rizal time?

This question calls for your opinion, there is no right or wrong answer. In answering the question, consider the main topics or themes and apply them to your own life experiences. Do you see certain elements or issues within the novel that apply to the here and now... do you see the novel as having a timeless value? Does it evoke feelings that you or someone you know has experienced?