The story is set in Paris. Quasimodo, the hunchback, is the bell - ringer of Notre Dame. He was deformed and left at the cathedral as a baby. Frollo, a priest, raised him but was also a very cruel and controlling figure. Esmeralda, a beautiful gypsy girl, enters the story. Frollo becomes obsessed with her beauty but also despises her because she is a gypsy. Quasimodo falls in love with Esmeralda too, in his own way. Esmeralda is kind - hearted and befriends Quasimodo despite his appearance. There are many events including false accusations against Esmeralda for a crime she didn't commit. In the end, it's a tragic story with many characters facing difficult fates.
Yes, it is. 'The Hunchback of Notre Dame' is widely regarded as a Gothic novel due to its dark and mysterious atmosphere, themes of horror and romance, and the presence of a decrepit and imposing setting.
Yes, it is loosely based on the Victor Hugo novel which was inspired by some historical elements. Quasimodo is a fictional character but his story is set against the backdrop of Notre Dame in Paris which is a real place.
The 'Hunchback of Notre Dame' is a complex and tragic tale. It mainly tells the story of Quasimodo, the hunchbacked bell - ringer of Notre Dame. He is physically deformed but has a kind heart. Esmeralda, a beautiful gypsy girl, is also a central character. Frollo, a priest, is consumed by his lust for Esmeralda which drives much of the conflict in the story. There are themes of love, social outcasts, and the power of the Church in medieval Paris.