The Hunchback of Notre-Dame, Book 9, Chapter 3 summary
Book 9, Chapter 3 of 60 · 4 min to read the chapter
In Chapter 3, the gypsy overcomes some of her fear of Quasimodo, invites him closer, and discovers that he is deaf. He explains that her kindness at the pillory inspires his rescue of her, then leaves a whistle she can use to call him.
What happens
- The gypsy wakes to see Quasimodo at her window, and he withdraws when he notices her fear.
- She brings him back, but he refuses to enter her cell and stays at the threshold.
- Quasimodo reveals his deafness and painfully compares his appearance with her beauty.
- He explains that he saves her in gratitude for the water and pity she gives him at the pillory.
- He offers to die at her signal, then leaves her a whistle whose sound he can hear.
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What to notice
Quasimodo explains his rescue as repayment for her compassion. His extreme sense of debt also helps explain his offer to die at her signal.
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