Quasimodo is the deuteragonist of The Hunchback of Notre Dame.
What Makes Him a Seinen Hero?[]
- Heroic/Anti-Heroic: When Esmeralda was accused for murdering Captain Phoebus and sentenced to be executed, Quasimodo swings into action to save her and give her sanctuary.
- Cynical: Ever since his childhood, Quasimodo has been shunned for his deformities, which caused him to be bitter and distrustful of anyone.
- Realistic: Unlike Esmeralda, Quasimodo is able to see Phoebus's true colors as the womanizing jerk he is.
- Insightful: Quasimodo places two vases to symbolize the difference between him and Phoebus: a beautiful crystal vase with missing pieces and dry, withered flowers (which represents Phoebus) and a plain-looking pot, yet filled with beautiful, fragrant flowers (which represents Quasimodo).
- Pessimistic: After seeing Esmeralda dying and killing Frollo for being responsible for her death, Quasimodo gave into despair to the point of starving himself to death next to Esmeralda's body.
- Nihilistic: After Esmeralda and Frollo died, Quasimodo commits suicide by starving to death out of hopelessness.
- Has Anger Issues: Due to being treated as an outcast for his disfigured appearance, Quasimodo is prone to violence.
- Tragic Past: Quasimodo was born to a Romani tribe, but due to his deformities, he was switched places with Esmeralda and dropped at the cathedral of Notre Dame, where Frollo eventually took him in.
- Has Trust Issues: Quasimodo only shows his nicer side to Esmeralda and Frollo due to them being the only people who treat him with decency.
- Vengeful: After watching Esmeralda executed, Quasimodo sets out to murder Frollo by throwing him from the roof of the cathedral.
Trivia[]
- While Quasimodo is a Seinen Hero, his Disney counterpart is approved as both a Shonen Hero and Shojo Hero.
External Links[]
- Quasimodo on the Heroes Wiki