Book I, Ch. I-III: Reading
Notre-Dame de Paris by Victor Hugo
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Chaos and Impatience Before the Performance
The chapter sets the scene before a theatrical performance at the palace, showing the crowd's growing anticipation, discomfort, and restlessness. Students engage in mischief, demanding the show start immediately, leading to chaos and tension until a mysterious figure intervenes to calm the situation and announce a performance for the cardinal.
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