The idea of writing this essay was triggered by an unexpected comment from one of my students in Asian Civilization subject. This was after the viewing of the film “Gandhi” in class. The student said that her very high esteem for Jose Rizal, the national hero of the Philippines, was “diminished,” implying that Gandhi was a far greater person than Rizal and therefore deserves a higher respect or admiration. In this essay, I argue that while comparison has its place in learning, one must not lose sight of the fact that it also has its pitfalls. One tragedy that can befall the person making comparisons is his or her failure to situate the things, events or persons being compared in their own historical milieu.
Rizal Vs. Gandhi: The Perils of Comparisons
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