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.
Which statement best analyzes how Hugo’s uses irony in this example?
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Hugo uses dramatic irony by creating a situation where the audience knows something that the main character
Hugo uses situational irony by establishing a scene where there is a contrast between what the audience expe
Hugo uses situational irony by placing the protagonist and antagonist in opposition to each other.
Hugo uses dramatic irony by creating a situation where the main character can step in and protect another cha
1 answer
The statement that best 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 accurately reflects the irony present, as the audience is aware that the gypsies are trying to rescue Esmerelda while Quasimodo mistakenly believes they pose a threat to her.
