What was padre Damaso mad about?

Padre Damaso, a character from José Rizal's novel "Noli Me Tangere," was primarily angry about his loss of power and influence, particularly regarding the Filipino community and their growing demands for reform and recognition. He felt threatened by the emergence of educated Filipinos and resented the changes brought by the colonial government. Additionally, his anger was fueled by personal grievances, especially regarding the character of Maria Clara and her relationship with Crisostomo Ibarra, which he viewed as a challenge to his authority.