What were the goals of the writings of Rizal?

Dr. Jose Rizal wrote poems, novels, essays and scripts for plays in order to make Filipinos aware of the abuses that were being done by the Spanish officials and friars. Through his writings, he also recommended social and political reforms. He believed in a peaceful revolution, however, as opposed to a bloody one. He is quoted as having said that "The pen is mightier than the sWord."