# Book XI explained — Notre-Dame de Paris

> Chapter companion for Notre-Dame de Paris by Victor Hugo.

## What happens

The tragic climax unfolds as Esmeralda is executed, Claude Frollo is killed by Quasimodo, and Quasimodo disappears to die with Esmeralda.

## Themes in this chapter

### Obsession and Destructive Love

Frollo's obsession with Esmeralda leads to her execution and his own death.

### Social Injustice and Class

Esmeralda, a marginalized Romani woman, is condemned while the powerful Frollo escapes initial blame.

## Character check-ins

### La Esmeralda

Executed after being captured.

### Dom Claude Frollo

Killed by Quasimodo after watching Esmeralda's execution.

### Quasimodo

Disappears and dies with Esmeralda after killing Frollo.

## Key lines

> Esmeralda Captured and Executed

Esmeralda is seized and put to death.

_The final tragedy of the novel._

> Claude Frollo Killed by Quasimodo

Quasimodo throws Frollo from the cathedral towers.

_Quasimodo's revenge for Frollo's betrayal._

> Quasimodo Disappears and Dies with Esmeralda

Quasimodo vanishes and is later found dead embracing Esmeralda's skeleton.

_The poignant conclusion of Quasimodo's devotion._

## Links

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