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The Truth Behind the Hero

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A hero is not merely defined as someone who possesses some excellent ability to conquer the oppressor. If you try to ponder its real essence, a hero is just an ordinary individual with extraordinary motives which is to battle for the general welfare. We utter in awe upon recognizing their brave deeds. However, I realized that we are blinded of the yesteryear’s reality. The documentary entitled “CASE UNCLOSED” divulged controversies pertaining to the great heroic figures, Gregorio del Pilar, Andres Bonifacio and Antonio Luna. They literally have shed blood, but how convicted are we that they crossed the trials with underlying moral principles and values?Are they worthy for the fame? I will expound my verdict on the following in respective manner. Gregorio Del Pilar “The Hero of Tirad Pass”, this is the distinctive remark of the young general, Gregorio del Pilar. Despite being Marcelo H. del Pilar’s nephew, I admire his humility for not living a sophisticated lifestyle. He toiled and independently struggled to support his schooling. Shortly after he finished his bachelor in arts, the revolt against the Spanish ignited. The involvement of his relative stimulated his youthful mind to enter the organization. Maestrong Sibyo(one of the leaders of katipunan)had seen the potential of del Pilar. His adroit saved the people of Bulacan. He is truly a superb young warrior of his generation. As much as he got a sturdy prowess, he never failed to fantasize a woman, and was a womanizer himself. Brains and brawns are a rare combination; I wonder on how he balancedboth. Yet, the thing that stifles my attention is the fact that other people want to denounce his recognition as a hero. Shock: this was my initial reaction. I never expected that as Aguinaldo’s right hand, he was as well used as an ulterior tool in fulfilling Emilio’s blasphemous plans. Del Pilar was a keen listener and follower. A couple of days after the Luna’s assassination, he persecuted the two generals: Concepcion and Alejandrino, and the Bernal brothers. As an incentive, Aguinaldo proclaimed del Pilar on a the provincial command position. This was Aguinaldo’s way to safeguard his reputation. Aguinaldo inculcated a huge trust on del Pilar. In fact, he was one of the cosignatory of the Biak na bato. He was also present in the voluntary exile. After 5 months, the team went back to the nation to continue the war. The Spanish surrendered to del Pilar. Aguinaldo proclaimed himself as the dictator of the country, rewarding del pilar as the dictator of Bulacan and Nueva Ecija. Consequently, he

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