A Roma dancer whose beauty captivates Phoebus and incites Frollo's obsessive jealousy. After showing compassion to the flogged Quasimodo, she is falsely accused of murdering Phoebus, sentenced to death, and imprisoned. Though rescued by Quasimodo, she is betrayed by Frollo to the guards and ultimately executed.
Quasimodo develops deep romantic devotion after Esmeralda shows him kindness during his punishment.
Esmeralda harbors romantic feelings for Phoebus and seeks his presence while sheltered.
Their union is purely transactional, born from Esmeralda's compassion rather than affection.
Jehan's legal maneuvers indirectly contribute to Esmeralda's wrongful conviction.
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