Pierre Gringoire Timeline and Summary

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Pierre Gringoire Timeline and Summary

  • Gringoire writes a play to be performed at the Palace of Justice during the Festival of Fools. It's a flop.
  • Gringoire decides to follow Esmeralda in the street and witnesses her attempted kidnapping, though he gets knocked out when he tries to intervene.
  • Gringoire accidentally finds himself in the Cour des Miracles, where he narrowly escapes the hangman's noose thanks to Esmeralda. The two are "married" for four years, though Esmeralda doesn't let him get within ten feet of her.
  • Gringoire joins the Tramps and starts performing on the street. Frollo questions him about his sexual relations with Esmeralda.
  • By chance, Gringoire finds himself at Esmeralda's trial.
  • Frollo convinces Gringoire to help him "rescue" Esmeralda from Notre-Dame, so Gringoire helps organize the Tramps' attack.
  • During the commotion, Gringoire and Frollo steal into the cathedral and take Esmeralda away by boat. When they land, Gringoire leaves with Djali.
  • Gringoire lives out his days writing plays.