How did Francisco Balagtas continue his studies in Manila?
Answer (1)
Francisco Balagtas was able to study in Manila because he became a servant to Doña Trinidad, a rich and kind woman who helped him. She saw that Francisco was smart and eager to learn, so she supported his education. With her help, he studied at the Colegio de San Jose.During that time, it was very rare for poor people to study in big schools. That’s why Doña Trinidad’s help was very important. Francisco worked hard as her helper, and in return, he was allowed to go to school. This shows us how important kindness and hard work are.Thanks to this opportunity, Francisco continued his education and later moved to the Colegio de San Juan de Letran. There, he became a serious student and began to focus more on literature. His chance to study in Manila opened many doors for him and helped him become the great writer we know today.
