The Transformation of Quasimodo in The Hunchback of Notre Dame (Notre Dame de Paris) The Hunchback of Notre Dame has taken on several forms since the publication of Victor Hugo's novel Notre Dame de Paris in 1831. Quasimodo, the name itself meaning "half-formed," is the misshapen, misunderstood hunch-backed bell ringer of the Notre Dame Cathedral in 15th Century France. The character has been brought to life on the movie screen many different times from the 1930's through to the 1990's
Notre Dame de Paris is a medieval cathedral and one of the finest examples of French Gothic architecture. It is well-known for its fascinating architecture, paintings, sculptures, furniture and the treasury. Perhaps, the most appealing and mysterious elements of this magnificent structure are gargoyles. Gargoyles are frightening grotesquely-shaped waterspouts that look down from above, watching. According to Morain “Some historians believe demonic carvings were added to churches as a kind of "sacred
Notre Dame Cathedral is a Catholic church built 668 years ago in Paris, France. Notre Dame translates to “Our Lady” in French. The cathedral was built on the site of the former Saint Etienne basilica, which was Paris’ first Christian church. In ancient times there was a temple to the Roman god Jupiter on the site. Construction on the cathedral began in 1163 CE while Louis VII was king of France. Notre Dame was one of the first Gothic cathedrals. Before this time, most buildings were more of
The Victor Hugo novel The Hunchback of Notre-Dame written in 1831 can be classified as either as a romantic love story or a beautiful tragedy. The novel is set in and around Paris France in the late fifteenth century, with it’s main attraction being the Cathedral of Notre-Dame. Hugo’s characters show great love and loyalty to each other but then at the same time, they judge each other and use each other for personal benefits. Novel: Characters Quasimodo- He gives the title of this novel it meaning
writers. Within France, his fame first came from his poetry but later his novels and his plays also brought him fame. Among his many volumes of poetry, Les Contemplations and La Légende des siècles are some of his most famous. Outside of France, he is best known for the novels Les Misérables and Notre-Dame de Paris. Though he was a committed royalist when he was young, Hugo's views changed as he got older and he became a supporter of republicanism. A lot of his works mention the political and social
spirit in The Hunchback of Notre Dame. The dramatic emotions of the characters play out on the stage of fifteenth century Paris, France. Quasimodo, a repugnant physical defect of nature, lived severed from human contact, excepting that of the solemnly aloof priest, Claude Frollo. For his part, Frollo strove for knowledge until he encountered the captivatingly gorgeous gypsy dancer, Esmeralda. She existed solely to adore an arrogant captain of the King's Archers, named Phoebus de Chateaupers, for saving
In 1163, the construction of Notre Dame started, under the bishop Maurice de Sully. When Maurice de Sully decided to build the Notre Dame in Paris, he did it because he wanted to give the capital of France a cathedral worthy of France’s largest city. In addition, he wanted to build it in a Gothic style, which was modern during the time it was built. (Cathédrale Notre Dame De Paris) For instance, Noyon, Senlis, Laon, and Sense, which were all built during the 11th century, were all in the Ghotic style
the Paris Commune. Ninety-Three is set during the Reign of Terror which lasted for just under a year during the French Revolution. Hugo writes about the counter-revolutionary revolts of the French revolution which took place in 1793, 81 years prior to the novel being published. This was an area which Hugo had previously avoided writing about. Particularly, Hugo focuses mainly on the revolts in the Vendée and Chouannerie. Hugo's most popular pieces of work include Les Misérables and Notre Dame de
about sculptures it leads you to the grotesque’s gargoyles waterspouts, these were grotesque figures or hybrid beasts that adorn the rooftops or flying buttresses of the Gothic cathedrals, and were said to ward off evil. The one’s adorning Notre Dame , in Paris are astonishing , Whe... ... middle of paper ... ...is similar to a Hindu, viewing a sculpture of a God, Hinduism holds that God is present in its representations, symbols or images, thus by simply viewing these figures , you are in direct
“Women’s Emergence as Terrorists in France Points to Shift in ISIS Gender Roles”. Throughout Paris there has been several attacks on significant monuments, causing people around the world to go in a panic attack (Breeden and Rubin 2016). Behind the recent most deadly attacks, were at the face of women. For
the first bishop of Toulouse. The St Sernin chapel was built in the twelfth century and is the largest Romanesque building in Europe. The chapel takes the shape of a crucifix. It is thought that St Sernin was the model for the Cathedral of Santiago de Compostela. The Chapel also played a small role in unifying France during the crusades of the time. PURPOSE Due to the ever-growing population of Toulouse, as well as pilgrims needing a place to pray on their way to spain, the city decided to build
I originally never wanted to become a boy scout the very idea to me seem a bit embarrassing. The only reason why I became a boy scout was because my father had heard that Boy Scouts teaches young men discipline and respect so he dragged me to a meeting and signed me. The passion he had for scouts was inconceivable he believed that it will one day help me to become a great man and I had faith in his judgment. So on that very night I looked him straight into his eyes and told him " Dad I promise you
Widened with amazement, my eyes watched as my fingers swirled the blobs of red and blue paint into a deep purple. The smell of tempera paint and wet wood-chips surrounded me that rainy day in the small playground of De Colores pre-school. I vividly remember feeling that astounded thrice more; first, when I roamed the aisles of Michael’s craft store for the first time, secondly, when I perfected my favorite shrimp dish, and lastly after my first psychology course. Though I have had countless positive
Cathedral of Chartres Cathedral of Chartres also named Notre Deme of Paris meaning the lady of Paris is located in France, has survived almost 1000 years of time, war, and turmoil and has more visitors yearly compared to the Eiffel tower with the number of 13 million. The church is magnificent and it took a lot of money and sacrifices to make this fine piece of art. It is important to know that the church is about 800 years old and during that time was a lot going on. The same way how the Roman
Held within France, the largest country of western Europe contains it’s most famous region, Ile-De-France. Ile-De-France also contains the great city and capital, formerly known as Paris. Other nicknames of Paris that are used often nationwide are the “City of Light” and the “City of Romance”. Not only is Paris the capital of France, but of the capital of shopping and fashion. It is home of world renowned and greatly respected fashion designers Chanel, Dior, Vuitton, and even Yves Saint Laurent
found in Winchester varies from Romanesque to late Gothic. The crypt and transepts are the parts of the modern structure that best show how the building looked in the first stage. In the 1200s, the next stage began under the direction of bishop Godfrey de Lucy. The main contribution was retochoir, which was designed in the Gothic style. In the early 1300s, the presbytery was added by Bishop Henry Woodcock. The final additions were made in the 1400s and 1500s by Bishop William of Wykeham. The once Romanesque
Ile de la Cite is at the heart of Paris and has many famous and sentimental places. The focal point of the island is the Notre-Dame Cathedral. Some other places on the island are Conciergerie, Square Jean XXIII, and Bertie's CupCakery. Throughout the time it has stayed an important military and political center. Ile de la Cité is very organized and well cared for, so it is considered prime real estate. Because it is a popular tourist and residential place this island has many bridges. Notre-Dame
Knowing where to stay in Paris will allow you to explore all that Paris has to offer. Although Paris is known as the most romantic city in the world, romance is not all that Paris has to offer. Over 30 million visitors arrive in Paris each year to experience the unique atmosphere of the city. Whether your Paris holiday is for romance, family holiday or shopping, there is something for everyone in Paris. Paris is divided into twenty areas that are divided by the Seine River and each area consists
Paris is indisputably the main symbol of France and the heart of French culture, history, and contemporary life, but it is only outside of Paris that one can begin to appreciate the true abundance and diversity of this land. Its scenery rivals any in the world, from the French Alps to the rugged Brittany coast, from the forests of the Dordogne to the wheat fields of the Midi, from the vineyards of the Loire Valley to the sunny Rivera. Its geography lends itself to the products, from its world-famous
otherwise known as the Hunchback of Notre Dame, was named the ugliest person in Paris. The antagonist in this story is Archdeacon Claude Frollo. Frollo uses Quasimodo as a personal slave and keeps him in a tall tower. One day, Quasimodo looks out of the tower to see a beautiful gypsy dancer La Esmerelda. La Esmerelda is dancing in the town square when a struggling poet named Pierre Gringoire attacks her. Quasimodo takes action and saves La Esmerelda. However, when Phoebus de Chateaupers arrives, he suspects