Question

In The Hunchback of Notre Dame, Victor Hugo creates an ironic situation. Hugo has the protagonist, Quasimodo attempt to protect Esmerelda from the gypsies, who he believes are dangerous, when in fact, they are actually coming to rescue her. %0D%0AWhich statement best analyzes how Hugo’s uses irony in this example?%0D%0A%0D%0A(1 point)%0D%0AResponses%0D%0A%0D%0AHugo uses dramatic irony by creating a situation where the main character can step in and protect another character.%0D%0AHugo uses dramatic irony by creating a situation where the main character can step in and protect another character.%0D%0A%0D%0AHugo uses situational irony by placing the protagonist and antagonist in opposition to each other.%0D%0AHugo uses situational irony by placing the protagonist and antagonist in opposition to each other.%0D%0A%0D%0AHugo uses dramatic irony by creating a situation where the audience knows something that the main character does not.%0D%0AHugo uses dramatic irony by creating a situation where the audience knows something that the main character does not.%0D%0A%0D%0AHugo uses situational irony by establishing a scene where there is a contrast between what the audience expects will happen and the reality of what will happen.

Answer 1

The best statement that analyzes how Hugo uses irony in this example is:

**Hugo uses dramatic irony by creating a situation where the audience knows something that the main character does not.**

This statement captures the essence of the irony in Quasimodo's attempt to protect Esmeralda from the gypsies, wherein the audience is aware that the gypsies are actually coming to her rescue, creating a contrast between Quasimodo's perception and the reality understood by the audience.