Esmeralda's FULL Story - Backstory & Quasimodo's Rejection Explained: Discovering Disney

[@IsaacCarlson]

Do you think Esmeralda should be a Disney Princess? Let me know below! Also, if you would like to get some Wotso Videos merchandise to support the channel check out wotsostore.com ! Thanks for watching and have a magical day!

[@jenniferpotts5712]

Wotso Videos did u know that Uma from descendants has a brother name urson

[@tylergroves3477]

She wasn't married or born royal and didn't have the other needs to be a Disney princess so no I don't think she needs to be a Disney princess

[@MelissaHernandez-tj5my]

Yes she should be a Disney princess

[@jenniferpotts5712]

Uma has a brother I was like bruh aka I know whos Mal father us

[@PrincessSketch13]

Tyler Groves well.. mulan isn't royalty but she's a princess :TT

[@kathrynvincent1563]

I think it was good for Quasimodo to realize falling in love isn't always the answer and that no one has the right to demand love from another, like Frollo was doing. In the end, he received what he deeply craved, social acceptance.

[@AmandaDixson]

Absolutely!!! That's what I got out of the movie too!!!

[@courageisbeautiful5476]

And then there came the sequel..

[@kaisetic3150]

We don't speak of that here

[@davidtppelin1011]

In The Hunchback of Notre-Dame by Victor Hugo,the idea that you can't judge a book by its cover doesn't just apply to Quasimodo, the character most ruthlessly judged on the basis of his appearance. Frollo is convinced that Esmeralda is evil because she's sexy; Esmeralda is convinced that Phœbus is noble and heroic because he's handsome.

[@jiovauntellc520]

Wowwwww !!!! I’ve NEVER LOOKED AT IT LIKE THAT

[@NinjaGirlSakura1]

Esmerelda spitting in Frollo's face is one of the most b.a things any disney lady has ever done,and I love her for it! I think she should be added back in as a disney princess,and we could certainly use more merch of her.

[@66DoodleGal]

Spitting in someone’s face is the most badass thing a Disney woman has ever done???

[@AmandaDixson]

Esmeralda is the definition of Feminism in a Disney Princess.

[@LovelyAngel.]

CartoonGoddess626 one word: context. She did it at the moment she was given her last chance to live. Therefore, it was badass

[@Nitro89]

Not to mention the look she gives him after she spits in his face (if looks could kill)

[@samwu8818]

@@66DoodleGal yeah, I think the person is forgetting Mulan 😂

[@xHannaHx33]

ESMERALDA SHOULD BE A DISNEY PRINCESS! JUSTICE!!

[@iamvia9749]

YES she is so amazing and brave.. and she does something the princesses are so lazy but still cute

[@69Peopleshit]

What Is justice?

[@xHannaHx33]

69Peopleshit is... is this sarcasm? R u trying to be rude or is this a real question??? I can’t tell XD Well if it’s real theeeen: Justice is the highest form of intelligence at its practice??? Or something like that. Idk. It’s being fair. If u meant to ask why I wrote justice then: Esmeralda says it in the movie.

[@iamvia9749]

Esmeralda fights for justice and that is so amazing.

[@iamvia9749]

Esmeralda was an official disney princess back in the early 2000's... but then they removed her because the movie wasn't popular for kids... but i love it, I love Esmeralda now so much.

[@joshualowe5800]

Esmeralda was a stronger female Disney character than most Disney Princesses.

[@songbird-in-the-night]

She's also 10x a better role model than like 95% of the official Disney princesses. The 3 princesses I think are the best role models are: Cinderella - Was treated horribly most of her life, forced to do all the work, not allowed to have fun, and is still kind, generous, and positive. Belle - She ignores people's appearances because she knows there is much more to a person than what they look like. Mulan - risked her life to spare her father, went back to the army to warn them of unknown danger (even after they abandoned her on a snowy mountain to die), and fought and defeated the leader of the huns ALL ON HER OWN. She literally saved China, but she wanted absolutely no recognition for it at all. She didn't do it for herself, or to prove that women can do the things a man can do, she just wanted to spare her father from fighting again at his age.

[@yoohoo4508]

Rachael Kirkland and Tiana because she worked hard for her restaurant and she was always determined and always passionate. She never gave up and continued with a positive attitude

[@songbird-in-the-night]

@@yoohoo4508 yeah Tiana's really amazing too. I just usually forget about her since I was never super into that movie for some reason

[@dilflover07]

DONT FORGET ABOUT MULAN!!!

[@ericshorter9792]

That is ture

[@Jassiepoohbear]

Esmeralda should most definitely be a Disney princess. She may not come from nobility but she has all the qualities of a princess and her people look to her as a leader, that's gotta count for something. Mulan technically isn't a princess either though they consider her to be because she earned that title through her heroics and I think Esmeralda should get the same.

[@joshualowe5800]

Jassiepoohbear To ME, Esmeralda is ABOVE a princess. She was prejudiced, harrassed, and threatened and SHE was STILL RESISTANT and KEPT HER HEAD HELD UP HIGH and REMAINED STRONG! Esmeralda was a LEADER.

[@elikitchener1008]

She should be, along with Megara. But it's the same reason. Both of their movies are targeted at boys mainly, so they aren't seen as Disney princesses. Ridiculous reason but it's the reason

[@grelly_chan8401]

Paige Kitchener but Aladdin was aimed at boys too and Jasmine's a Disney Princess

[@Qiunnn]

How about, she's not a Disney princess because... she's literally not a princess.

[@elikitchener1008]

Mulan isn't a disney princess either. To be a princes you have to be married into it, born into it or do something amazing! For example saving China or sacrificing yourself to save someone else

[@syd5242]

Esmeralda has to be a disney princess! She shows an act of heroism, is not introduced in a sequel, (looking at you melody...) and is human!!!!!

[@disneyworldvlogger8930]

oh burn!!!!

[@onechickenpigtween639]

Yessssssss

[@playtime3191]

We just gotta make sure she was a Box Office hit!

[@saxs3351]

Mabel Pines it made 325.3 million dollars (making 225.3 million for Disney) for comparison the little mermaid (which I pretty sure is the Disney princess with the lowest box office) only grossed 211.3 million (making 171.3 million dollars for Disney) although it can be argued that the little mermaid sold more toys and therefor earned her placement on the list.

[@leesapham9207]

a lonely flower 🌸 By Melody, do you mean Madellaine?

[@ddoubleu170]

I wanted to be Esmeralda sooooo bad when I was a little girl! ♥️ The fact she was animated in that beautiful tint of brown. That alone positively impacted so many Brown and Black girls and fostered our love for Disney.

[@singulartrout]

Honestly we need more dark skinned Disney gals...when's that coming Disney??

[@bruhidk3069]

Billy Mays why not make darker girls in your own movies ?

[@okaymiguel]

ally idk Disney’s outreach is vast, it’s okay to request such things.

[@ashleysmith8402]

@@singulartrout we got pocahontas of pocahontas tiana of princess and the frog moana of moana and esmarelda of the hunchback of nature dame.

[@sarahbarabe8470]

Seeing her hair made me love my own

[@WeegeeSlayer123]

Thank goodness Esmeralda got chosen. I love this movie! Justice for all!

[@maem7462]

I love that s movie so much also it's one of my favorite Disney movies. The animation is beautiful the songs are amazing and the plot is brilliant

[@Sailor_Enchantix]

YES!!!!! God Help the Outcasts is one of my all time FAVORITE Disney songs.

[@screechingbirbs6406]

I now know I’m a lesbian due to when I watched this I was full on crushing on her lol

[@screechingbirbs6406]

Mae Mitchum tru

[@chuck0y]

*Frollo sniffs Esmerelda's hair* Esmerelda: What are you doing? Frollo: I was imaging a rope around your beautiful neck. Esmerelda: I know what you're thinking. Me: DAMN HE BUSTED!!

[@ashleysmith8402]

Im imaging a rope around frollos neck really god I hate him.

[@Nobody-707]

no he didnt bust one

[@applebee28]

Me: UM...so Disney kind of forgot it makes kids movies

[@jessicaabbott10]

That shocked me as a little kid lol.

[@makeupboss9812]

I have always hated or should I say “ deeply loathed “ Frollo “ . He was in fact a very “ evil “ man hiding behind the robes of righteousness. As a Christian, I think the roles should have been reversed, he should have been at the stake instead of Esmerelda .

[@Saiainochan]

Hunchback of Notre Dame doesn’t get the praise it deserves

[@kerrylightner8112]

The film is fantastic however the flaws that exist in the movie (ie the gargoyles) are significant enough that it ends up really taking away from movie.

[@olivegorl8671]

Kerry Lightner what’s wrong with the gargoyles?

[@lakshitashahi822]

This. This is the comment I've been looking for

[@makeupboss9812]

That is very true. It’s the one Disney movie that just doesn’t get the box office reviews it should have. Some people think that it’s historically inaccurate, and it’s derision from the original story, was not done very well.

[@songbird-in-the-night]

I think its because its clearly a more dark and serious story, so marketing it towards children decreases its popularity. Obviously children aren't going to enjoy/understand a story like H.O.N.D. as much as maybe Aladdin or The Lion King. Basically, hunchback should have had an initial teen rating at least.

[@greninjastorm6734]

The family Phoebus saved wasn't actually a gypsy family, they were just accused of being so, as they sheltered them. He saved them because he refused to burn the house as he was told to, knowing the family to be innocent.

[@rikuwisteria583]

Yes, her and Mulan. Even though they are not technically princesses by title.

[@dulcemuniz1239]

Master Riku Mulan is in the line up,most likely due to being seen as a good role model and bc she was so popular

[@dulcemuniz1239]

SuperCarlinBrothers does a great video explanation of what it takes to be part of the Disney Princess Franchise.

[@mari-vx5my]

blue melody let's be real though. In all technicalities she is not a princess.

[@vickishaw6053]

Mulan is a princess, she is an honorary princess due to reward she got for saving China.

[@vickishaw6053]

But if you look at Cinderella, Belle, Tiana.. only princesses by marriage, not proper princesses.

[@hannahskeldon7944]

That is something I noticed by the mid-90's I think that Disney started making their female leads strong and independent. Frollo is one of the evilest villains Disney ever came up with and Tony Jay was the perfect voice actor for Frollo. I believe Esmerelda was the first Disney female to be a strong and Independent woman.

[@epache315]

Hannah Skeldon Judge Frollo he's really evil his song Hellfire chills and the goosebumps though Tony Jay god rest his soul voice of Judge Frollo from Disney's The Hunchback Of Notre Dame an amazing and chilling performance singing Hellfire Disney's The Hunchback Of Notre Dame an amazing disney film about the music and disney animation of course Judge Frollo he's one of the best disney villains mostly Judge Frollo he's really special about remembering Tony Jay god rest his soul

[@julijakeit]

Frollo is def the worst villain ever in Disney. I think Ariel is the first strong independent woman with others following. Little Mermaid came out in 1989.

[@LmaoMoni]

julijakeit she gives up her home and voice for a man How is that independent

[@ephemeralvisions777]

julijakeit in my opinion Mulan is the first strong princess...

[@wintersfrost5281]

LmaoMoni She wanted to become a human wayy before she met Eric. Ursula was able to use Eric as a tipping point as Ariel was in a fragile state of mind (her father had just destroyed all her treasures) so she probably believed that this was the only way to become a human.

[@daniellemusella1594]

Esmeralda is one of the reasons I prefer to call the women in Disney films "heroines" instead of "princesses". Many of the company's strong female characters never actually become royalty, or they're never openly acknowledged as such, but that doesn't mean they're not worthy of being looked up to.

[@RedRoseSeptember22]

+Danielle Musella Aurora was rescued though so she wouldn't be a heroine. I love Sleeping Beauty yes, but she was rescued and didn't do anything heroic, neither did Cinderella.

[@laurene988]

Cinderella is worth looking up to, she was a hard worker who freed herself from an abusive family and gave herself a better life

[@pxxchii856]

@@RedRoseSeptember22 Uh no. Just....no. Smh

[@pxxchii856]

YesI agree. Although, you *don't* need a sword to be "strong" or "independent". That's just fase.

[@esmeralda1703]

The Hunchback of Notre Dame is full of fantasy scenes to prevent tragedies. Esmeralda of RKO was more cautious about getting what she wanted and more realistic.

[@playtime3191]

Me: Disney, you speak of justice, yet you are cruel to those who weren't a Box office hit! Disney: SILENCE! me: JUSTICE!!

[@thehackingburger3002]

Mabel Pines It's ironic this is coming from the mouth of Mabel Pines. Don't let them hear you. Remember what your creator Alex Hirsch said, "The Mouse will come and find you..." Still, totally true! LOL Such an underrated movie.

[@playtime3191]

The HackingBurger THANK U! 😂

[@mmm4093]

The Hunchback was more successful in the Box office than Pocahontas, TLM, Hercules, Mulan and B&B outside of US, sadly, it didn't perform well in the US being th 8th highest grossing film from the Disney renaissance in the US, 4th Internationally and 6th overall.

[@playtime3191]

Sloom Sama I know. Disney is a f@#k sometimes

[@AmandaDixson]

Vivre la misère ou mourir gratuitement!

[@stephanielynn1467]

Esmeralda should totally STILL be a Disney Princess! I feel that she would be a much better role model than a few of the original princesses and she is just such a strong character! Love all your videos, Isaac, and I'm always excited to see what you come up with! Thanks for keeping our days magical!

[@simonacannizzo1074]

Tiger Lily hey I'm reading a book about you😊

[@nyxldx]

Tiger Lily I agree. There are princesses without crowns

[@necewalker]

Exactlllly

[@pxxchii856]

Well, both her and the original are great in their own ways. Why? *Inserts reason why*

[@someone-wk2wj]

Well, I think the original princesses are also great role models. They’re all equally great

[@asianaxeprincess]

"Heaven's Light" reflected Quasimodo's love for Esmeralda, which was pure. "Hellfire" reflected Frollo's lust for Esmeralda, which was said in the song, "sinful".

[@mistydorahernandez6528]

It was more like Quasimodo's infatuation with her. In that song, he was idealizing her. The reason Esmeralda ended up with Phoebus was because one, she was actually attracted to Phoebus and her affection for Quasimodo is strictly platonic. Two, out of the three men pining for her, Phoebus was the only who saw her for the human being she really is. Quasi saw as her an angel while Frollo saw her as a demonic temptress.

[@travisboutilier2220]

@@mistydorahernandez6528 It's not fair that she was attracted to Phoebus and it didn't have to stay platonic. so what he saw her as?

[@mistydorahernandez6528]

@@travisboutilier2220 What about her feelings? Do they not matter? Does she not have the right to be with who she wants? Esmerelda is a human being and Quasimodo is not entitled to a romantic relationship with her just because he's nice. She is not a prize to be won. It may have been romantic on Quasi's side but again it was completely platonic on Esmerelda's side. Besides Quasi does end up with Madeline in a sequel. Esmerelda is not the only woman Quasi is capable of loving. Besides this is the Disney version of Hunchback of Notre Dame. And frankly Disney decided to have Esmerelda end up with Phoebus. Think it's unfair and you don't like it? Go read a fanfiction, better yet go write your own story.

[@travisboutilier2220]

@@mistydorahernandez6528 They matter less than his, he suffered more then she did. not when it upsets someone else. i don't care if she a human being and Quasimodo should be, he deserves it. it should have been romantic on her side. Madeline wasn't good enough. Esmeralda should be the only one for him. I don't care if it's the Disney version. it was a very stupid decision. there is no fanfiction that's has them become a couple and I don't know what to write.

[@mistydorahernandez6528]

@@travisboutilier2220 I don't know what your parents taught you but allow me to give you some harsh truths you spoiled brat. Having a tragic past also does not entitle you to another person's feelings. Quasimodo doesn't deserve anyone unless that person returns his feelings. That's just the way it is! Also you should care if someone is a human being with their own thoughts, feelings, and viewpoints because if you don't care about another person's feelings then that means you don't really love them. When you truly love someone you'd want them to be happy, even if it's not with you. Also that's your opinion and like I said, if you don't like the Disney version, write your own!

[@SezFrancis1]

I adore Esmeralda; she’s literally one of my favourite characters ever. I was shocked about her death. 💀 I’m shocked that Esmeralda was a Disney Princess; I think she should have kept that title but I know that there’s a chance that it may not be possible since the family of Victor Hugo may still hold the rights to the original story. That’s just my opinion but I think there may other explanations for this. Great video as always, Issac. 🦋✨

[@unamed2516]

Sez Francis She was never a princess I don’t know why people always have to make women who are not royalty princesses just leave them the way they are.

[@AmandaDixson]

She's a Disney Princess; just isnt considered one of the main ladies...

[@audreyrobertson3583]

Sez Francis she dies in the stage adaption too

[@911ShadowNinja]

She dies ?!?!!

[@sansundertalekilledhitler2484]

Death???

[@sophiabray5485]

Frolo: so no head? *burns the cathedral*

[@alitzel2003]

i cackled-

[@hgmblog596]

PLEASEFJLSDKFASJOEWKEJ

[@ColressYT]

I think that she didn't end up marrying Quasimodo because in the beginning when it says, "Who is the monster and who is the man"; he didn't hate Phoebis for being her true love. In fact, he was even happy they were getting married. Frollo on the other hand; only wanted Esmeralda for his desire for her; and he pretty much sent the city into chaos with his corruption.

[@travisboutilier2220]

He should have hated Phoebus for being her true love, it's not fair that he gets to marry her and Quasimodo doesn't. he should have been furious with them for getting married and beg Esmeralda not to marry him.

[@emmad.176]

I remember reading somewhere that quasimodo not ending up with esmeralda just adds to his goodness and the point of him not being a monster because he's still willing to go out of his way for esmeralda and risk his life, even though it breaks his heart for her to choose another.

[@travisboutilier2220]

@@emmad.176 It wasn't necessary, he shouldn't have been willing to do anything for a woman that broke his heart.

[@emmad.176]

@@travisboutilier2220 I don't know if Esmeralda even knew if quasimodo had feelings for her, let alone serious feelings, so I don't think she even had any idea that she broke Quasi's heart. And even if she did have some knowledge that Quasi had feelings, she clearly loved him dearly as a friend and was willing to do a lot for him, so it's good that Quasi tried to put aside the hurt in order to help her. It's not like she just needed a hand as well. Her life was in danger so it's good that Quasi stepped up.

[@travisboutilier2220]

@@emmad.176 She broke his heart anyway, so it doesn't matter if she knew or not. loving him as a friend is nothing compared to loving him romantically. he shouldn't have put the hurt aside, he should have had a grunge against her. her life wasn't worth saving.

[@aubreyjordan8308]

Um yes!! Esmeralda should be a Disney princess!! She sets a better role model for little girls than most of the princesses. Showing that strength and standing up for what is right is good!

[@OutlawKING111]

All princesses are good role models.

[@PrincessMavenKittyDarkholme]

The one from TBC

[@Meela9088]

@@PrincessMavenKittyDarkholmeeh different times. Snow White and aurora aren’t role models, but Cinderella could be since she freed herself from her abusive family and just happened to do so by a ball

[@PrincessMavenKittyDarkholme]

@@Meela9088 oh sorry for my arrogance

[@raikougal]

Theory: Maybe Esmeralda was a teenager when she lost her parents and moved to Paris to live with Clopin. If she were like 15-17 when she lost them then maybe if she wasn't fully an adult she would be on the cusp of adulthood.

[@zoecarter8340]

raikougal oh true

[@melissacooper8724]

I remember in one movie version (The silent movie starring Lon Chaney) it was mentioned that Esmerelda was stolen by the gypsies when she was a baby.

[@RawWrtochi19]

He was engaged to a woman named fleur de Liz ... that’s the flower that represents France... maybe he was engaged to his country, cause he was some sort of a knight? Part of the army ... 🤨🤨🤨

[@zoecarter8340]

jocelyn palomo ooh nice theory

[@akiser123]

Fleur de Lis. It was a symbol of royalty.

[@Laueee95]

It’s Fleur-de-Lys

[@canyounot2102]

jocelyn palomo // actually Phoebus isn’t that much of a gentleman in the actual story of Victor Hugo. He wanted to marry Fleur de Lys solely because she was rich (she was 14 too btw) and only lusted after Esmerelda

[@jvemythyst]

Personal mind you, Fleur-de-Lys was his cousin (I think)

[@sharonvantleven509]

Esmerelda is a very strong woman. When she sings her song it touches my heart. She cares greatly about good people.

[@MrAndrewsaccount92]

Is likely that Esmeralda is Quasimodos older sister? He was the son of Gypsies. She might have been sent to the court of miracles for refuge, and her parents had to stay behind since the mother was going into labor delivering Quasimodo. They never arrived at the court of miracles since her mother was killed by Frollo on the stoop of Notre Dame, and her father was sentenced to death for trespassing. Clopin raised her at that point, and her bitterness towards Frollo and those who oppose her people grew and grew.

[@kieranstark7213]

Great point, but with all that said, she might actually be Quasi’s non-distant cousin!

[@ellaenchanted8407]

Umm Esmeralda (at least the one in the movie) isn't white

[@nowhyisuck6666]

ella enchanted Yea she isnt they never said she was in this theory

[@lamis1053]

ella enchanted you are saying that two persons of diferents color of skin can’t be brothers or family?

[@sabrinastratton1991]

@@ellaenchanted8407 so I have one kid who is dark and the other is really white and they are brothers

[@meganfrank3499]

Yes I do think that Esmeralda should be a Disney Princess. She's brave, outspoken, loyal and is willing to protect her loved ones from Frollo.

[@IcyIndigo]

I love Isaac’s like accent or whatever. It’s just cute when he pronounces Agnes as Eggnes or Dagger as Dayger etc. It’s quirky and I love it!

[@IsaacCarlson]

IcyIndigo 😂 that's my Midwest accent coming through! I can't help it haha

[@IcyIndigo]

Ah, now I understand. Thanks Isaac! 😊

[@lauraevergreen8571]

Esmeralda SHOULD be a Disney Princess! She is a strong a smart woman and deserves it!!! I love your vids Isaac, you are awesome and fun to listen to and that can be hard to find in a theorist. Keep doing what you do and you have a magical day as well!

[@katiealger86]

Esmeralda was such a powerful role model for me growing up as a half Romani girl with big dark hair, tan skin, and green eyes. To this day she is the only character that I have ever seen my people represented in a way that wasn’t dirty or disgraceful. While her “traditional dress” is WAY off, I think her sense of justice and compassion represent Romani values well. She will always be a princess to me.

[@mariannejensen349]

You forget one Thing. Pheobus, *does* request permission to stop the crowd's treatment of Quasimodo at the festival og fools

[@goofercat5149]

Frolo,I'm gonna be honest... ...EVERYONE WOULD CHOOSE FIRE

[@illumizoldyck2637]

Hahahaha honesty i'm undicided it's dificult to chose Option 1 getting burned alive Option 2 being a s*x slave

[@jiinjjooo3597]

@@illumizoldyck2637 i dont know...i dont want to be burned alive

[@chihuhauachihuahuapaws3062]

Scar had emerald green eyes!!! Kovu had a darkesh emerald eyes!!!

[@gremlyn1658]

Kovu is kind of like disturbingly attractive male lion Esmeralda.

[@tessataylor-bsb5373]

I guess she is a cultural & ethical "princess". So that is why Esmeralda is considered one. Demi Moore did a wonderful job singing and acting as her in the updated, Disney version.

[@emmad.176]

I was under the impression that demi did the speaking voice and someone else did the singing - Heidi mollenhauer? (if I've spelt that correctly). Does demi sing in another version though? Either way esmeralda has an awesome voice :)

[@indierose7070]

9:06 Esmarelda like "Hell to the naw to the naw naw naw".

[@onyx.daffodil1644]

Wtf I heard the song in the text😂😂😂😂

[@princesslilyfromtheisleoft2649]

I love Esmeralda! I saw the movie for the first time not too long ago and I've fallen in love with it, the thrills, the energy, the music, the strength shown by Esmeralda, it was fantastic! I think Esmeralda should be an official Disney Princess because she's kind, she's strong, she's brave, she's independant, she has the bravery to stand up to Frollo and help Quasimodo, she stands for what's right, she helps others, and she's sassy. She's a great role modle for little girls and boys and she deserves to join the official line up with Ariel, Jasmine, Belle, Rapunzel, and so forth. This is a great video, thanks for helping me learn more about this inspiring and beautiful gypsy. Love you Esmeralda!

[@lanepucutsie6398]

Isaac you are an amazing KZbinr and derserve so much more credit!

[@remhenshaw4313]

Cecilia Dias for sure

[@stephburdick]

This may be my favorite video of yours so far. Great job! I forgot how much I loved Esmeralda when this movie came out. Too bad she isn’t a Disney princess anymore.

[@adelaideo7417]

I’m so impressed that you could even find books regarding Esmeralda’s upbringing! You found enough to even compare them!

[@judahosborne8868]

Esmeralda is such a gorgeous and interesting character, and I love her so much aaaa

[@lakshitashahi822]

The Hunchback of notre dame is such a underatted movie. Its so good and one of the best Disney music where a woman is as strong as a man. Esmeralda is not only strong as hell but she is the one who goes against Frollo before others. I think it needs more regocnition...

[@jacquelinesinger6600]

i love Esmeralda since she is a brave person! she is my favorite character of the whole movie!

[@xana625]

Esmeralda is one of my favorite Disney heroines. Her compassion, bravery, and defiance make her an amazing character.

[@maeday__]

I’m so sad now 2019, The fire of Notre Dame

[@rshdbrwn]

No she shouldn’t be a princess. She should be a Queen.

[@alexiswelsh5821]

Yes, Princess Esmeralda!

[@alexiswelsh5821]

😊😊😁😁😁😍😆😆

[@iamvia9749]

Justice :D

[@isaiahadams1996]

I like both versions of The Hunchback of Notre Dame. Disney should do a live action remake to this, only as dark as the original novel

[@savannahbrown1258]

Isaiah Adams watch Hunchback of Notre Dame the Musical. You can find the whole thing on KZbin. It's amazing and retains the intense dark themes of the novel.

[@applebee28]

And with NO DAMN GARGOYLES

[@henadelacruz8460]

Hmm I'm thinking if Tim Burton would plan on making The Hunchback of Notre Dame live action.. Could be epic?

[@henadelacruz8460]

Hmm I'm thinking if Tim Burton would plan on making The Hunchback of Notre Dame live action.. Could be epic?

[@Zivanovaable]

Don't go to the nowel back. It lready have bunch of film adaptations. If is live action of the cartoon, they should follow the cartoon. I think the book had worst message, with a disgusting ending. The cartoons message is more likeable.

[@rockstar549100]

I love your analysis of why Quasimodo didn't end up with Esmeralda! Great insight, comparing his perception of Esmeralda to Frollo's and how Phoebus had a more mature and objective understanding of who Esmeralda was.

[@travisboutilier2220]

I don't, it just makes me angry and frustrated. i want Quasimodo to be with her no matter what, i don't care how he views her.

[@chocolatesugar-lovage9678]

Esmeralda will forever be one of my favorite animated heroines because of her independence, beauty, smarts, and compassion! 😄

[@travisboutilier2220]

She would have been one my favorites too if she ended up with quasimodo instead of mr perfection knight.

[@ellierahamim8240]

When I watched the movie recently, my thought is that Esmeralda is the true hero of the movie

[@ambitious_reader801]

I'd like to point out that in the book version, Esmeralda's skeleton is found by some people along with the skeleton of a man with a bent back. When the people try to separate the two, Quasimodo's body turns to dust, along with the girl's. This shows that they were ment to be together no matter the circumstances and that fate was always trying to bring them together.

[@ashleysmith8402]

I'm so glad they didn't show that in Disney's movie.

[@Olivia_Playz2003]

I like your point.

[@mollyhelmm]

Now Esmeralda is a person I can get behind! JUSTICE! The way she stood up to Frollo. Chills down the spine! The hypocrisy of Frollo's behaviour and actions to everyone he spoke to and how he treated people..disgusting and he needed to be accountable for it. When that scene comes up, I'm just screaming inside YES SPEAK UP and I'm so proud. She's one of the many Disney women who is so inspiring.

[@savannahbrown1258]

I LOVE watching this!! I'm prepping to play Esmeralda in the Disney musical and I absolutely adore her 😍😍 (Also it's pronounced clo-PAN)

[@pearllove9554]

Someone may have pointed this out already, but it's driving me insane so I'm gonna say it. it's not "clop-in". It's pronounced "klo-pahn." You can see it in The Bells of Notre-Dame. He pronounces his own name, "klo-pahn."

[@nyxldx]

YES! FINALLY! I waited so long for this! Thank you, you're awesome!

[@aliciatucker3713]

Esmeralda's mother was a noble's daughter thus by technicality so was she, but the mother was disgraced in the eyes of the nobles because she ran off with Esmeralda's father. It was the shoe that held the key to unlocking her identity not the emerald. I'm surprised that u didn't even mention the shoe, which in my mind does link her back not only to her parents but also to her princess heritage. Like Cinderella she becomes dispossessed of her true inheritance through deception and neglect. As u can tell I'm particularly fond of the Hugo version and while it doest have has happy an ending as Disney, it carries a far more intense and meaningful message..That true love and devotion, whether to an individual or a country, never dies! It lives in the lives of those touched by it..as evidenced by the reiterations of the story itself for example.

[@ashbysymms2407]

Yeyy. Was waiting for this!!

[@IsaacCarlson]

Ashby Symms glad you were excited!

[@remhenshaw4313]

Ashby Symms haha same here

[@princessesmeralda5561]

Esmeralda, Megara and Merida are my three favorite Disney princesses!!

[@AR-mq2sd]

I'm glad Disney made this film because it has an adult theme without being too heavy for children. It's a more realistic view of love, lust, abuse and the effects of trying to force a certain way of thinking onto another. It also exemplifies integrity in the Disney community and I would love to see you do more videos on it

[@spidermunky]

Thank you SO SO much for sharing Esmeralda's story. This is one of my favorite Disney movies and she is one of my favorite strong female characters because of her strong morals and compassion. ^^

[@defiantlypinki1107]

Dang, she is so underrated. I had no idea she had such a powerful backstory.

[@theidknetworkowo4721]

Your commentary and personality is exactly why I’m subscribing

[@Viktor_ginger_Tabby]

I do think that Esmeralda should be a Disney princess.

[@amandatownsend5132]

Esmeralda deserves to be a princess far more than others because she shows true strength is caring for others and fighting for them while other princesses (especially new ones) are mostly just fighting for what they want to do regardless of the effect on others

[@Jamie-is5rm]

I am a firm believer in that Esmeralda should be a Disney princess. The common argument here is that she was desired by so many people, thus making her "inappropriate," but I think because she was so desirable and STILL respected herself enough to deny Frollo's offer sets an amazing example for children. They might not know what that means until they are older, but they will know eventually

[@sidrat-ul-muntahafarooqi1798]

Esmeralda is determined, clever, caring and fiercely fights for what she believes is right. She stands up for Quasimido after his public humiliation which is an act of heroism. Yep, somebody get a crown.

[@sarikagabhawala3341]

You inspire me so much

[@randomvideos-qz2pt]

Esmeralda is just stunning

[@ezzy592]

It's so weird to hear my name so many times lol But she deserves so much recognition it's sad how much she's looked over and cast aside by Disney

[@Tigerheiress]

la esmeralda is one of my favorite ballet variations!! sooo much personality and performance goes into it

[@UriaKongOfficial]

Should she be a princess? Let's see, she stood up for herself in the presence of a higher power, she saved peoples lives, and was willing to DIE for what she believed in. My answer: Goodness Gracias ALIVE YES!

[@chloeknight3558]

I love Esmeralda she's my favourite Disney heroine: she's strong, defiant, rebellious, independent, outspoken, charitable, open-minded, generous, selfless, streetwise and compassionate.

[@JohnDoe-xd1wx]

I LOVE your explanation on why Esmeralda did not end up with Quasidmodo. If that's the case, then it would make sense why no (clear) explanation was given in the film

[@kelsieburnard5041]

I wanna be friends with this guy. I feel no one could possibly apperciate Disney more than this guy. These videos are amazing and so insightful into the backstories of characters and their connections to their original tales. As someone who deeply studied Fairy Tales in college, this warms my soul. Keep up the good work, man!

[@sarahweesemidnight]

She will always be one of my favorite disney characters next to Belle. I even dressed at Esmeralda for Halloween when I was little.

[@loverofbookmovies8984]

She was my hero growing up

[@jessicareyes3227]

Just as I clicked this video, someone chatted to me named Esmeralda

[@scifiwriter1006]

Thank you for all the time you take to not only entertain but inform us.

[@onepunch2310]

Esmeralda is the most attractive Disney princess next to Pocahontas. Her dark wavy hair and those striking emerald eyes and her athletic curvy body are all just perfect.

[@net3560]

I was having a really bad day then your video popped up and I watched it now I feel great thanks really appreciate you keep up the awesome work.

[@connorplisga3718]

Heck Yeah! Esmeralda should be a Disney Princess. So should Maid Marian, Eilonwy, Nala, Meg, Atta, and Kida.

[@cmlake89]

Remembering you've loved Disney princesses your whole life only to realize you are most like Esmeralda ❤

[@tessataylor-bsb5373]

Good, the sequal and Disney version ends happy. As life should be. ☺

[@TheImaginator972]

I have always been watching this video because of how much I consider Esmeralda as my most favorite Disney character but also the best animated heroine out of all the Disney Princesses.

[@FutureBereaAlumn]

That is not how you’re supposed to pronounce “Clopin”

[@marianamartinezjimenez7145]

Clopan but with out "n" is a nasal a

[@tetyanaturinetti1870]

yes Esmeralda should be a princess. a disney princess also you should do a colab with supercarlinbrothers

[@sacxcharine]

I can't get over this: Frollo: *sniff sniff* Esmeralda: What are you doing ? Frollo: I was imagining a rope around that beautiful neck of yours Esmeralda: I know what your were imagining I actually just can't. I tear up every time. Frollo, eat a Snickers, you just got busted

[@MovieEnforcer]

Apparently this is how Disney’s Hunchback of Notre Dame was supposed to end. It almost got a PG-13 rating. The filmmakers briefly considered having Quasimodo killed off, since that is his fate in the original novel. He was originally supposed to be stabbed by Frollo, then Esmeralda regains consciousness and tries to save him by killing Frollo. Phoebus was then supposed to meet up with them, and Quasimodo's last wish was to ring the bells one last time. They take him to the bells, then Esmeralda and Phoebus help him ring the bells as he dies. The final shot was going to include Esmeralda and Phoebus crying over their best friend as the people of Paris cheer for their success, unaware of Quasimodo's death. The filmmakers originally wanted Esmeralda to kill Judge Frollo in order to save Quasimodo. Esmeralda would've jumped onto the ledge then grabbed Quasimodo's hand. Judge Frollo would've attempted to kill Quasimodo with his sword then Esmeralda would've kicked Judge Frollo off the cathedral causing Frollo to fall to his death. This idea was ultimately abandoned, as having a heroine kill the villain was considered improper in a family film and may have gotten the film a PG-13 rating. www.imdb.com/title/tt0116583/trivia/?ref_=tt_trv_trv

[@florenciohernandez9737]

#EsmereldaThePolitician

[@soggy8536]

This is definitely one of the better Disney movies with a good message.

[@playtime3191]

ESMERALDA = DISNEY PRINCESS! MAKE IT HAPPEN!

[@himikotoga312]

No. She was not born in a royal family and she doesn’t act like a princess. I think it’s much better for her to not be a princess

[@dilflover07]

Macai ! WHAT ABOUT MULAN AND POCOHONTAS *inhales* DUMBASS

[@onyx.daffodil1644]

This was the first melaninated Disney character I met as a child.

[@desiraejenks2608]

I never knew Esmeralda was in other disney books besides the one based on the movie. I still have to read the original novel.

[@thehackingburger3002]

Desirae Jenks Same. I have it, and even sat down to read it once, but it's sooo slow!

[@morgancook7590]

I love that you have the movie Hunch Back Of Notre Dame in the back.

[@RedRoseSeptember22]

Seeing this still saddens me, I wish she had been with Quasi :( I watched the live-action musical a few months back and bawled my eyes out x.x it's so sad and depressing!!!

[@emmad.176]

The bit in the movie where he tears up the card with the heart on it makes me cry 😭 I do like how quasimodo handles esmeralda's choice though. He's still willing to do anything for her :)

[@danielleon1202]

This is really interesting. I never knew a lot about it until now. It’s amazing!😀😀😀😀😀

[@IsaacCarlson]

I'm glad I was able to explain a bunch about her! She's super fun! Thanks for watching!

[@UmmYeahOk]

Not 100% sure, but I think the censor bar at 8:10 wants us to buy clothes for Esmeralda.

[@canyounot2102]

UmmYeahOk // right... 😂😂

[@aamzies]

I loved this movie when I was a kiddo! Thank you for sharing about Esmeralda! Oh and I love how you have Out There playing in the background! That was always my favorite song in this movie.

[@SPGojiFan]

Those full stories are amazing!!!!!! I can't wait to see more. Here are the ones I pick: A. Chernabog's Full Story B. Iago's Full Story (How did he met Jafar?) C. Flotsam and Jetsam's Full Story (How did they met Ursula?) D. Oogie Boogie's Full Story E. Pain and Panic's Full Story F. Mr. Smee's Full Story (How did he met Captain Hook?) G. Clayton's Full Story H. Queen of Hearts' Full Story I. Kaa's Full Story (Male or Female?)

[@maximaldinotrap]

Chernabog's full story?

[@juliusgautier2248]

Yes she should I fell for as a kid seeing the movie she is character that always fascinates me i love disneys design of her wish they would do more with green eyed beauty and her dark skin is just everything.