Why was Francisco Balagtas jailed again in Bataan?
Answer (1)
Francisco Balagtas was jailed again in Bataan because he was accused of cutting a servant girl’s hair. The servant worked for Alferez Lucas, a local official. It’s unclear whether the accusation was true or made up, but during that time, people in power could easily send others to jail—even without strong evidence.This event showed how unfair the justice system was, especially under Spanish rule. Even though Balagtas was already a respected writer and government official, he was still treated unfairly. Rich and powerful people could abuse the law, and poor or ordinary citizens had little chance to defend themselves.Balagtas was eventually freed, but this event added more pain to his life. Still, he didn’t stop writing. After being released, he continued creating plays, poems, and stories. His experiences with injustice made his writing even stronger. His life reminds us that even great people are not safe from unfair treatment—but with courage and talent, they can still make a difference.
