The Hunchback of Notre-Dame, Book 4, Chapter 4 summary
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In Chapter 4, Quasimodo loves Claude Frollo because the archdeacon adopts him, protects him, teaches him, and makes him a bell ringer. Their private signs preserve communication after Quasimodo becomes deaf, while the narrator explains how gratitude gives Frollo complete power over his strength and obedience.
What happens
- Quasimodo makes Claude Frollo the sole human exception to his hatred of others.
- Frollo provides shelter, care, education, and the bell ringer’s position, earning Quasimodo’s unwavering gratitude.
- After Quasimodo becomes deaf, the two communicate through signs that nobody else understands.
- The narrator describes Quasimodo’s devotion as blind submission rooted in gratitude and Frollo’s intellectual power.
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What to notice
The sentence defines the narrow limits of Quasimodo’s attachments. It makes Frollo his sole human emotional connection.
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How do Quasimodo and Claude Frollo communicate after Quasimodo becomes deaf?
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