Basic Information
- Full Name: Juan Crisostomo Ibarra y Magsalin
- Nickname: Crisostomo (Debatable)
- Age: Around 20 years old
- Birthplace: San Diego (Fictional Town)
Physical Description
- Body: Skinny
- Skin Color: Fair complexion
- Hair: Black and Straight
- Clothing Style: European style/British style (Clothes from the past but with a modern touch)
Background
- Educational Background: Spent many years in Europe, encountering various contemporary conceptions of governance, reform, and education
- Parents:
- Father: Don Rafael Ibarra (A late proprietor)
- Mother: N/A (Died before the action of the novel)
- Siblings: N/A (Never mentioned in Jose Rizal's novel)
Character Traits
- Patriotism
- Compassion
- Socially conscious
- Bold
- Educated with a world view on reforms
- Naive about the actual state of corruption in the Philippines
Strengths and Weaknesses
- Strengths: Patriotism and compassion
- Weaknesses: Pride and naive demeanor
Role in the Story
Central figure and main protagonist in "Noli Me Tangere" by Jose Rizal. He aims to create an educational institution in San Diego to facilitate education and social transformation. His journey involves confronting corruption, betrayal, and the struggle between reform and revolution.