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?
a. Hugo 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.
b. Hugo uses dramatic irony by creating a situation where the main character can step in and protect another character.
c. Hugo uses dramatic irony by creating a situation where the audience knows something that the main character does not.
d. Hugo uses situational irony by placing the protagonist and antagonist in opposition to each
other.