The Hunchback of Notre Dame

High school (ages 12+)
Art & Creativity

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Step 1 · Read the article

Open the article and read it at the level above. Then answer the questions below in your own words.

https://smallwhale.org/articles/the-hunchback-of-notre-dame

Write what each word means, using the article.

Do not copy the article. Write two things you learned, the way you would explain them to a friend.

Answers below are taken from the article’s stored facts, so they match what the student read.

1. Who wrote The Hunchback of Notre Dame?Victor Hugo
2. What is the original publication?1831
3. What is the primary setting?Notre Dame Cathedral, Paris, France
4. Who is Quasimodo and why is he important in the story?Quasimodo is the bell‑ringer of Notre Dame. He is a symbol of people who are treated badly because of how they look. He shows that kindness and love are more important than appearances.
5. What does the Notre Dame Cathedral represent in the book?In the story, Notre Dame is like a living character. It is a safe place and also a prison for Quasimodo. Its tall spires and beautiful bells show the complexity of people and faith.

Gothic Architecture: A European architectural style characterized by pointed arches, ribbed vaults, flying buttresses, and large windows.
Marginalization: The process by which individuals or groups are pushed to the edges of society, denied full participation.
Literary Romanticism: An artistic and intellectual movement emphasizing emotion, individualism, and glorification of the past.
Architectural Preservation: The practice of protecting and maintaining historic buildings and structures for future generations.