I barely remember "Hunchback", but your writing was interesting. I couldn't help but be reminded of another character who is very similar to her, although you said you hated the book she's from, lol. I was really surprised, because I would have thought you'd really be attracted to this revolutionary character. A lot of the things you said about Esmeralda could also be attributed to Elphaba from Wicked! Although I imagine Musical!Elphaba as opposed to Book!Elphaba because I haven't read the book in years and don't remember it too well.

But in the musical, Elphaba is (technically!) a woman of color. She fights for the rights of Animals when everyone else refuses to acknowledge they are even being persecuted. Even when offered the tempting chance to ally herself with the Wizard, who would make her popular and well-loved, she refuses, because her ideals are to strong. She even parts ways with her best(only!?) friend in order to pursue her fight for justice. In the end, her efforts are proved rather fruitless, though. *tear*

P.S. I picked my Kermit icon because it's not easy being green.