Was Quasimodo based on a real person?
Quasimodo (from Quasimodo Sunday) is a
fictional character and the main protagonist of the novel The Hunchback of Notre-Dame (1831) by Victor Hugo. Quasimodo was born with a hunchback and feared by the townspeople as a sort of monster, but he finds sanctuary in an unlikely love that is fulfilled only in death.
Is the Hunchback of Notre Dame based on a true story?
The Hunchback of Notre Dame It is based on
the Victor Hugo novel of the same name, published in 1831, and until recently was believed to be completely fictional.
Was Esmeralda real?
Esmeralda (French: [ɛs. me. ʁɑl. da]), born
Agnès, is a fictional character in Victor Hugo's 1831 novel The Hunchback of Notre-Dame (or Notre Dame de Paris).
What was Quasimodo's disability?
In Disney's The Hunchback of Notre Dame, Quasimodo has a back deformity from birth. But what it is? The proper term for his condition is
kyphosis, a spinal disorder that causes a person to appear to have a hump. The spine bends, usually because of degeneration of the discs of the spine or the spacing between them.
Is Quasimodo Wilson a human?
Strangely in the original Victor Hugo novel, The Hunchback of Notre-Dame,
Quasimodo is not a monster, rather a deformed
human. Despite his apparance,
Quasimodo Wilson is likely not a
human; he exhibited speed, agility ,and strength far beyond those of
humans, as well as extremely keen sense of smell.
Who does Esmeralda end up with?
Sometime after the events of the first movie, Esmeralda and
Phoebus get married and have a son named Zephyr who was the tritagonist in the sequel (the deuteragonist was Madellaine who was Quasimodo's love interest who eventually became his wife).
Do hunchbacks still exist?
Scheuermann's kyphosis is the most classic form of hyperkyphosis and is the result of wedged vertebrae that develop during adolescence.
The cause is not currently known and the condition appears to be multifactorial and is seen more frequently in males than females.
Does Phoebus marry Esmeralda?
In the second film In Disney's 2002 direct-to-video sequel, The Hunchback of Notre Dame II,
Phoebus (again voiced by Kline)
is married to
Esmeralda and they have a young son, Zephyr, who resembles him.
Why does Esmeralda love Phoebus?
In the story, Phoebus is a vain, untrustworthy womanizer, who falls in love with
Esmeralda solely for her beauty (much in the same way that Frollo does). While trying to seduce Esmeralda, he is stabbed in the back by Frollo.
Is Esmeralda problematic?
The Disney portrayal of Esmeralda is problematic for several reasons: As you rightfully point out, “within that movie she is portrayed as a strong, independent and wrongfully discriminated against character. ... Esmeralda is a
stereotype. She is a white person's idea of what a gypsy should be.
Who did Esmeralda marry?
Phoebus
The Hunchback of Notre Dame II Esmeralda has married
Phoebus and they have a son named Zephyr. She also wears black shoes instead of being barefoot.
Who is Quasimodo's love interest?
The Hunchback of Notre Dame is set in Paris during the 15th century. The story centres on Quasimodo, the deformed bell ringer of Notre-Dame Cathedral, and his unrequited love for the beautiful
dancer La Esmeralda. Esmeralda, born Agnès, is perceived to be a French Roma girl.
Are hunchbacks painful?
Kyphosis, a painful condition commonly known as "hunchback" is a physical deformation of the middle and upper spine, in which its natural curve increases, resulting in a "hunched over" posture.
Can hyperkyphosis be fixed?
In fact, postural kyphosis is
rather easily corrected with education about proper posture and some retraining on how to sit and stand correctly. Treatment does not need to include casting, bracing, or exercise. However, strengthening the back muscles can help with proper posture.
Who does Esmeralda marry?
Phoebus
Esmeralda has married
Phoebus and they have a son named Zephyr. She also wears black shoes instead of being barefoot.