Publication Date

2024

Presentation Length

15 minutes

College

College of Music & Performing Arts

Department

Theatre and Dance, Department of

Student Level

Undergraduate

SPARK Category

Scholarship

Faculty Advisor

James Al-Shamma

SPARK Session

3:30-3:45 Daniella Flom, “‘What Makes a Monster and What Makes a Man?’: Exploring the Intersectionality of Catholicism and Disability through the Lens of The Hunchback of Notre Dame”

Presentation Type

Article

Summary

In 15th century Europe, most viewed the disabled through the lens of Catholicism and treated them accordingly. The off-Broadway musical The Hunchback of Notre Dame closely examines religious influences on various members of society in 15th century Europe through dialogue, lyrics, and characterization and invites us to turn the mirror on our own society, asking, “What makes a monster and what makes a man?”

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