Last week I asked what was your favorite part of the novel was. This time I’m going to ask what is your Least favorite part of novel?
Frollo and Quasimodo during Out There Disney Hunchback of Notre Dame
For me I hate Bird’s Eye view of Paris but that chapter is so boring and dull it hardly seems like part of narrative so I will say the begining of the novel, the first few chapter till it follows Gringoire more and stops focusing on Jehan and random people.
Follow thehunchblogBook 10, Chapter 1, Gringoire has Several Capital Ideas
Kenneth Haigh as Frollo and Christopher Gable as Gringoire
This chapter is a pun, because Gringoire now like architecture and capitals are the tops of columns but it also means good. In this chapter Frollo and Gringoire talk about saving Esmeralda from the suspension sanctuary which is a lie tah Frollo told Gringoire to get her out of Notre dame in his mercy.
Frollo comes up with the idea that Gringoire should take her place and if he gets hang who really cares, Gringoire does though. Gringoire then comes up with the attack idea and seeking Esmeralda out. Frollo approves.
Lot of versions don’t features Frollo’s lie, sanctuary gets suspended and the Court of Miracle sometime rise up and fight. I think the fact that a lie get blown so out proportion that ends with deaths of so many is more impactful. The only version to have the Frollo lie, that I have seen is the 1977 version. In fact in that version Frollo propose the idea that Esmeralda is pregnant which in the book was Gringoire and made Frollo either nagry or delighted, it so hard tell with him
Book 10, Chapter 2, Turn Vagabond!
Illustration of Jehan Frollo
In this chapter Jehan turns vagabond. That’s it. He comes looking for money and threaten to turn vagabond Frollo tell him to do it and he does but Frollo still give him money.
You know it just dawned on me, the book calls him Dom Claude more than Frollo. I guess that is a trait of the disney movie.
I don’t think any movies have this scene, the 1956 might but I can’t recall. Jehan says he will steal want he needs but taht is like at the strart of the movie so I don’t know if really counts. This chapter basically gets Jehan in to the fray.
Book 10, Chapter 3, Joy Forever!
Maurice Sarfati as Jehan, 1956 Hunchback of Notre dame
The Court of Miracles is on broad with Project Save Esmeralda and Wreck Notre Dame. Jehan also likes vagrant a.k.a vagabond I guess considering the last chapter. Seriously he took to it in like an hour.
Also yes i was right, the Duke of Egypt is a separate character, his given name is Mathias Hungadi Spicali. He is merged with Clopin so many times that if wasn’t for one illustration I would forget. Though he is in the 1956 version and addressed by name.
Sometimes you see this chapter in movies and sometime you don’t. I suppose I could say that about any chapter really.
Book 10, Chapter 4, An Awkward Friend
Molten Lead pours from Notre Dame 1939 Hunchback of Notre Dame
ATTACK!!! The Court of Miracles attack Notre Dame to save Esmeralda and loot it because they consider it to no longer be sacred and Notre Dame is only protected by its sanctity. This is really just the first part of the attack. Quasimodo defend against what he thinks is a threat when really he and the Court of Miracles want the same thing. Jehan also dies in this chapter by Quasimodo. In the end Quasimodo prays for a miracles as there is just too many for him.
I’m hard press to think of a Hunchback version that didn’t have the attack on Notre Dame. Well, the Enchanted Tales version didn’t, they has a not-so-epic run up Notre Dame stairs. In Secret of the Hunchback they fight in church.
Sometimes the Court of Miracles attacks and sometimes they don’t but mostly this chapter is done well. It’s curious though, the movie would have you think that the molten lead was the finishing move but it wasn’t.
Follow thehunchblogBook 7, Chapter 4, Anakh
This chapter is a little important, as the word Anakh inscribed on a wall of Notre Dame is said to have inspired Frollo and the rest of book from there. The added word of impurity beneath was probably an add in.
Basically this chapter is Jehan wants money from Frollo. Frollo gives him some money and makes him hide in a stove while Frollo has a guest.
It’s kinda of silly little chapter as interactions with Jehan are mostly always humorous. This chapter also gave us the song Val de Amour from Notre Dame de Paris as that fine establishment is mention here. I’m going to go out on a limb and say it’s the only time it’s mention but I not sure.
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=GUQrt2i3mbQ
to spice up the post.
Book 7, Chapter 5, The Two Men Dressed in Black
In this chapter, while Jehan hides in the stove Frollo has his guest, Master Jacques, the King’s attorney. Jacques tells Frollo that court is ready to arrest Esmeralda but Frollo tells him to wait till his approval.
It’s then that Frollo sees a fly caught in a spider web. Frollo likens the fly to both him and Esmeralda. That they both were in search of the sun, though with Esmeralda the metaphor is more literal as she loves the sun and freedom whereas with Frollo it’s more metaphoric as sun is learning and eternal truth. He is also the spider too. Both the spider and fly are caught in the wed of fate and Frollo really likes this metaphor for him and Esmeralda.
I wished film versions would use this scene as it would be cool to see, but to my knowledge not a single version has done this scene. Then again, only two versions use the Anakh scene and that inspired the book.
Book 7, Chapter 6, The Effect Produced by Seven Oaths in the Public Square
This is a set-up chapter! This chapter tells us and Frollo, that Phoebus has a hot date with Esmeralda that very night. Not much happens here but you got to love that Jehan messes up her name as Smeralda. Though Phoebus called her Similar in a later chapter is sillier.
Follow thehunchblogWatches are great gift to give as holiday present as they are fun, fashionable and useful. But What watches reflect the Hunchback characters sense of style? I went through the watches to find the best watches that fit the characters. I found an option for both men and women watches. So either buy one for someone in your life who fits the style of a character or ask for one as gift (be sure to the person buying it for to click the link on the Hunchblog ^_~), and above all else, have fun looking.
ESMERALDA
Esmeralda’s style is youthful, charming and exuberant.
For the Ladies
Invicta Women’s Pro Diver Collection 18k Gold-Plated Watch
Invicta Women’s Pro Diver Collection 18k Gold-Plated Watch
For the Guys
Lucien Piccard Men’s Excalibur Black Textured Dial Gold Ion-Plated Stainless Steel Watch
Lucien Piccard Men’s Excalibur Black Textured Dial Gold Ion-Plated Stainless Steel Watch
QUASIMODO
Quasimodo’s style is down to earth, humble, and unique.
For the Ladies
Anne Klein Women’s Gold-Tone Tortoise Shell Plastic Bracelet
Anne Klein Women’s Gold-Tone Tortoise Shell Plastic Bracelet
For the Guys
Bulova Men’s Automatic Mechanical Brown Leather Strap Dial Watch
Bulova Men’s Automatic Mechanical Brown Leather Strap Dial Watch
FROLLO
Frollo’s style is dark and refined with an edge.
For the Ladies
Lucien Piccard Women’s Veleta Black Mother-Of-Pearl Dial Swarovski Crystal Accents Black Leather Strap Watch
For the Guys
Bulova Men’s Precisionist Leather Strap Watch
Bulova Men’s Precisionist Leather Strap Watch
PHOEBUS
Phoebus’s style is bright, simple and militaristic
For the Ladies
Timex Women’s Ameritus Gold-Tone Stainless Steel Mesh Bracelet Dress Watch
Timex Women’s Ameritus Gold-Tone Stainless Steel Mesh Bracelet Dress Watch
For the Guys
Bulova Men’s Dress Classic Goldtone Watch
Bulova Men’s Dress Classic Goldtone Watch
GRINGOIRE
Gringoire’s style is bold with a flair for the dramatics.
For the Ladies
Swatch Women’s Quartz Rainbow Dial Plastic Watch
Swatch Women’s Quartz Rainbow Dial Plastic Watch
(This watch looks Gringoire’s pants in Notre Dame de Paris )
For the Guys
Stuhrling Original Men’s Classic Cuvette SD 23k Yellow Gold-Plated Stainless Steel and Brown Leather Strap Watch
CLOPIN
Clopin’s style is bold and edgy
For the Ladies (this is unisex)
ESQ Movado Unisex Round Stainless Steel Watch
ESQ Movado Unisex Round Stainless Steel Watch
For the Guys
Kenneth Cole New York Men’s Classic Grey Dial Roman Numeral Detail Strap Watch
Kenneth Cole New York Men’s Classic Grey Dial Roman Numeral Detail Strap Watch
FLEUR DE LYS
Fleur de Lys’ style is classic, delicate and elegant.
For the Ladies
Anne Klein Women’s Swarovski Crystal Elements Silver-Tone Bangle Watch
Anne Klein Women’s Swarovski Crystal Elements Silver-Tone Bangle Watch
For the Guys
Citizen Men’s A Eco-Drive Axiom Watch
Citizen Men’s A Eco-Drive Axiom Watch
DJALI
Djali’s style is fun and bold
For the Ladies
Invicta Women’s Angel Collection Multi-Function Rose Gold Plated White Rubber Watch
Invicta Women’s Angel Collection Multi-Function Rose Gold Plated White Rubber Watch
For the Guys
Bulova Men’s Classic Two-Tone Tank Watch
Bulova Men’s Classic Two-Tone Tank Watch
SISTER GUDULE
Sister Gudule’s style is humble and simple
For the Ladies
Michael Kors Runway Slim Rose Vachetta Women’s Watch
Michael Kors Runway Slim Rose Vachetta Women’s Watch
For the Guys
Citizen Men’s “Eco-Drive” Gold-Tone Stainless Steel and Leather Strap Watch
Citizen Men’s “Eco-Drive” Gold-Tone Stainless Steel and Leather Strap Watch
JEHAN
Jehan’s style is bold, youthful and carefree.
For the Ladies
MULCO Women’s Analog Chronograph Swiss Watch
MULCO Women’s Analog Chronograph Swiss Watch
For the Guys
Stuhrling Original Men’s Triumph Classic Swiss Quartz Multifunction Gold Tone Watch
Stuhrling Original Men’s Triumph Classic Swiss Quartz Multifunction Gold Tone Watch
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Tomorrow is Halloween. A day of candy, costumes and feeling mildly scared in a fun way. But what would our dear Hunchback characters wear as their costumes?
Phantom of the Opera Halloween Costume for Quasimodo
Quasimodo – Phantom of the Opera (Another deformed French but considered sexy by many)
Darth Vader Halloween Costume for Frollo
Frollo – Darth Vader (he love wearing black and has a flair for dramatics)
Flapper, Halloween Costume for Esmeralda
Esmeralda – Flapper
Chick Magnet, Halloween Costume for Phoebus
Phoebus – Chick Magnet
Edgar Allan Poe, Halloween Costume for Gringoire
Gringoire – Edgar Allan Poe
Jack Sparrow, Halloween Costume for Clopin
Clopin – Captain Jack Sparrow
Wicked Queen, Halloween Costume for Fleur de Lys
Fleur de Lys – A Wicked Queen
Beer Keg, Halloween Costume for Jehan
Jehan – Beer Keg
Kangaroo, Halloween Costume for Sister Gudule
Sister Gudule – Kangaroo (she wants to keep her baby close to her)
Lady Gaga, Halloween Costume for Djali
Djali – Lady Gaga (would need to be modified for a Goat)
Follow thehunchblogMaurice Sarfati as Jehan, 1956 Hunchback of Notre dame
Jehan – The 1956 version is the first time Jehan is the irresponsible mooch younger brother of Frollo. He doesn’t do that much of interests. He makes a few comments, some goofy faces and interacts with everyone except Esmeralda.
Jehan’s overall point in the book was to show Frollo’s fatherly compassion and he doesn’t really do that in this version, in fact when Jehan dies we get no reaction from Frollo, it’s like “Oh my brother die, oh well”.
If Jehan wasn’t in the movie it would have made no difference except for the length would have been slighty shorter.
Jean Tissier as King Louis, 1956 Hunchback of Notre Dame
King Louis– This movie has the scene from the book where King Louis visits Frollo. He also rubs Quasimodo getting punishment in Frollo face. Had that been the all he did that would have been fine but King Louis is convinced by Frollo to suspend Sanctuary for a day. So King Louis asks a prisoner if this has ever been done before. This scene seems so unnecessary and Louis acts really callous to this prisoner.
I mean, I know he is suppose to be callous but there was no other way to show that? King Louis has to asks a prisoner who has been lock up in a cage for 14 years for advice? Who wrote this? Who thought this scene was a good idea? There is no precedence for this scene. Maybe if there was I could accept it but no. I wish they had kept this part like book.
Valentine Tessier as Aloyse de Gondelaurier, 1956 Hunchback of Notre Dame
Aloyse de Gondelaurier a.k.a Fleur’s mother – She has has two roles in this movie. Role number #1 to act as the representative for the upper class. As she remarks on how people hang witches all the time and evil Esmeralda is in Notre Dame.
And role number #2 to talk about Fleur de Lys. That’s it. she is not very interesting and she is sort of annoying. Though I find her less annoying than Jehan.
She probably has the funniest line in the movie. After Phoebus makes his date with Esmeralda in guise of making her leave the square to show Fleur that he loves her. Fleur de Lys says “he loves me as I love me” to which Fleur’s Mother says “and as your father loved me.”
We’re done looking at the character stay tune for the next article on the 1956 version
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Danielle Dumont as Fleur de Lys, 1956 Hunchback of Notre dame
Fleur de Lys in the 1956 version of The Hunchback of Notre Dame doesn’t have a big part, in fact she has a very small part as she in only in one scene and is only discussed in another. So she appears less in this movie than she does in the 1923 version. So why is she getting her own post?
Because I think she might be the most interesting and complex character in this movie. Which is a little sad.
Jean Danet as Phoebus & Danielle Dumont as Fleur de Lys, 1956 Hunchback of Notre dame
At first glance, Fleur de Lys might be consider a bitch. She baits Phoebus into recognizing Esmeralda and then orders him to make her leave the public square to prove that he loves her. Of course he uses that chance to arrange a meeting with Esmeralda so the joke is on Fleur de Lys.
Jean Danet as Phoebus & Danielle Dumont as Fleur de Lys, 1956 Hunchback of Notre dame
In her brief scene we know a few things about her, she loves Phoebus but is insecure and masks it but acting haughty, which I think is relatable. This also makes it believable when her mother says that she was deeply hurt by Phoebus‘ wanton behavior but that she also longs to see him. She is self-realized enough to know she is jealous but instead of letting it consume her, she confronts Phoebus. This make her not passive . Though her affections for Phoebus are a bit naive as she does believe that he chased Esmeralda as proof of his love and not used it as arranging a meeting.
Danielle Dumont as Fleur de Lys, 1956 Hunchback of Notre dame
Perhaps being surrounded by characters that are less than 3-dimensional makes her seems more relatable and interesting than she is meant to be. Though maybe the beauty of her characterization is that she is only one scene so the film couldn’t muddle it. However for me she is most likable and the most real character in the movie.
Danielle Dumont as Fleur de Lys, 1956 Hunchback of Notre dame
Next 1956 Article – The other characters that are there
Maurice Sarfati as Jehan, 1956 Hunchback of Notre dame
Who would win in a drinking contest, Phoebus or Jehan?
Phoebus Vs Jehan
This is a difficult question. Both Jehan and Phoebus are fans of alcohol and in the book they do drink together. But when it comes to a contest who would win? I suppose it would come done to stakes, what would the win? If it’s Money I would say Jehan. If it’s pride I would say Phoebus. But if it’s a kiss from a pretty lady then either of them could win as they both love pretty ladies. I think Phoebus would ultimately win as Jehan is a slacker who hates hard work and Phoebus is more disciplined.
Phoebus (Norman Kerry) revealing Esmeralda’s bare shoulder (Patsy Ruth Miller) 1923 Hunchback of Notre Dame
So I think it’s Phoebus. But what do you think? Agree or Disagree
Follow thehunchblogWhat New Year’s Resolution would the characters from The Hunchback Notre Dame make?
Hunchback of Notre Dame Character Illustration by Francois Joseph Aime De Lemud
Quasimodo – Enjoy Life More
Esmeralda – Get a Handsome Boyfriend
Frollo – Stalk her less
Gringoire – Get my tragic tale of woe published
Phoebus -Cheat on my Girlfriend less
Clopin -Get Organize
Djali – Learn a new word
Fleur de Lys – Spend more time with the loved ones
Jehan – Resolutions are too much work
Gudule -Find my Baby
Notre Dame – Go to Church more
Black Cloak held up to the eyes, Classic Evil Acting
The performance in the 1923 version are for the most part are good. There are some delightful moments of hammy 1920’s acting. Like when Jehan walks in with the cape up to his eyes. The only thing hammier would have been if he twisted his mustache and tied Esmeralda to a train track.
Lon Chaney as Quasimodo 1923 Hunchback of Notre Dame
Chaney excels as Quasimodo. His best moments are when he is watching Esmeralda dance and she shun him for his ugliness, Esmeralda giving him water on the pillory, and his death scene.
Patsy Ruth Miller as Esmeralda 1923 Hunchback of Notre Dame
In her book, Pasty Ruth Miller told a story about how Chaney told her that it wasn’t important for her to live the role but to make the audience feel the emotion the character. So Chaney wasn’t a much a of method actor.
Gringoire (Raymond Hatton) & Phoebus (Norman Kerry) 1923 Hunchback of Notre Dame
What it really comes down to in the 1923 version of Hunchback, is with the exception of Chaney, is that acting is good, not amazing, not terrible, it’s just good. I’m not offended by it but nor I’m particularly moved by it except for a few instances.
Quasimodo dying Hunchback of Notre Dame 1923 Lon Chaney
Next Time – Costumes
Esmeralda Hunchback of Notre Dame Patsy Ruth Miller 1923
