Compare the social issues highlighted in the chapter (e.g., agrarian disputes, educational corruption, media censorship) with contemporary Philippine societal issues.
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Simoun uses his influence and wealth to encourage corruption, hoping to spark a revolution against the Spanish friars and government, aiming to rescue Maria Clara. The novel explores themes of:
