But I do believe na si Maria Clara talaga ang simbolo ng "Dalagang Filipina" trope, however, that image of her doesn't necessary equate to what Filipinas should be, especially this times of "Women Empowerment" culture that we have.
Rizal describe and manifest Maria Clara in his novels na women are just pearls of decoration. Rumors lang siguro yung mala-Maria Clara na babae then waved by generations
But I do believe na si Maria Clara talaga ang simbolo ng "Dalagang Filipina" trope, however, that image of her doesn't necessary equate to what Filipinas should be, especially this times of "Women Empowerment" culture that we have.