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On a symbolic level, Sisa is the indio motherland—the Philippines—abandoned by her corrupt guardians (the friars and colonial state), neglected by her abusive husband figures (the ruling class), and desperately seeking her children (the Filipino people). Her eventual madness in later chapters becomes an allegory for a society driven insane by oppression. In this chapter, we see the first clear signs of that fracture.

Nakarating si Ibarra sa bahay ni Kapitan Tiago upang dalawin si Maria Clara. Agad siyang pinapasok sa kwarto ng dalaga (na ipinakikita ang malalim na tiwala at pagtingin sa kanya). kabanata 21