Hunchback Of Notre Dame, Theme

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a relationship in which two parties are physically attracted to one another. Esmerelda, the gypsy, is quite beautiful. She dances in the midst of a crowd near a bonfire:
All eyes were fixed on her, all mouths hung open. As
she danced to the rhythm of the tambourine which her
round, delicate arms held over her head, she seemed
to be some sort of supernatural creature. (22)
Quasimodo is taken by her loveliness just like most other men. However, because he is deformed and hideous, Quasimodo's physical attraction to the Mistress is unrequited. Nevertheless, this attraction is uncontrollable. Although he never acts upon his urges nor openly displays his affection, the hunchback feels the type of love called Eros for Esmerelda.
Accordingly, he feels a different kind of love for the Archdeacon: Philia. Just as Eros as love stems from physical factors, Philia is a result of external factors. The Archdeacon is a man of God. He is considered the religious authority in Paris. ...

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the Archdeacon's powerful position. The hunchback himself enjoys authority as he possesses the power of rule over people. This is visible when he is elected Pope of Fools:

Quasimodo let himself be decked out in them with a kind
of proud docility. He was then made to sit down on a brightly
colored litter. Twelve officers of the Brotherhood of Fools
lifted it to their shoulders. A bitter and haughty joy spread over
the gloomy face of the Cyclops [Quasimodo] as he saw under his deformed feet the heads of all those handsome, straight and well-
made men. (17)
It is evident that he is happy to be exalted among normal men, even if only for one night and he is chosen because he ...

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