The Hunchback of Notre-Dame

To what extent is Frollo truly bound by fate? Consider his actions in light of free will, using textual evidence to develop a brief essay.

Why is Esmeralda’s love for Phoebus so tragic? Compare her unrequited love for him with one other instance of unrequited love in the novel, using textual evidence.

Gringoire abandons Esmeralda at the end of the novel. To what extent is he responsible for her death? Use textual evidence to explore this topic.

Using textual evidence, examine how Paquette’s death explores the fine line between love and hate.

Which character has the closest bond with the cathedral of Notre-Dame? How does this bond manifest, and in what ways does it differ from others’ bonds with the cathedral? Use textual evidence to develop a short essay.

What is the role of the Parisian crowd in the narrative of The Hunchback of Notre-Dame? How does its role relate to that of the king? Use textual evidence to examine this topic.

In what ways does the novel explore the prejudice against Romany people in Paris in the Medieval era? Independently research how much this has changed today.

What is the significance of Djali in the story? To what extent does the novel anthropomorphize the goat? Use textual evidence to examine this topic.