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The Hunchback of Notre-Dame

Fiction | Novel | Adult | Published in 1831

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Essay Topics

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Using textual evidence, explore the significance of the public nature of punishment in the novel. How much has society changed in this regard?

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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.

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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.

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