Book 2, Chapter 3-resumé af The Hunchback of Notre-Dame

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1. Cold and wet, Gringoire approaches the bonfire and becomes absorbed in a young gypsy’s dancing.
2. The dancer’s goat, Djali, taps out the date and hour and imitates officials, while a bald spectator condemns the performance.
3. A recluse insults the dancer; Gringoire slips away but finds the public supper already consumed by children.
4. The girl’s singing briefly eases Gringoire’s misery before the recluse interrupts again and a festive procession enters the square.
5. Frollo seizes Quasimodo’s ceremonial staff, and Quasimodo kneels while the priest destroys his festive insignia.
6. Quasimodo protects Frollo from the protesting crowd and leaves with him, while Gringoire still seeks supper.

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The crowd expects violence, but Quasimodo responds with submission. His action reveals Frollo’s authority over him.

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