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!![[Literature/TheHunchbackOfNotreDame The original novel]]:
* The reunion of Esmeralda and her mother, who had been living as a [[MadwomanInTheAttic recluse]] all of her life ever since losing her daughter.
-->'''Esmeralda's mother:''' Now I know why God took you from me. [[ShesAllGrownUp So that he could return you as a beautiful young woman!]]
** And then, when Esmeralda is about to be hanged, her mother immediately goes into MamaBear mode. [[TearJerker But she fails to save her]].
* Esmeralda giving Quasimodo water after he's been flogged and put on the pillory. Even though he's there for trying to kidnap her, she's the only one to take pity on him instead of mocking him. This simple act of kindness moves him to the point where he sheds a SingleTear.

!!The Musical Production (Original German/2015 American Production):
* Phoebus is reverted to his hedonist and womanizer ways. He still protects Esmeralda when finding her in Notre Dame, lying to Frollo that she claimed sanctuary. Later, he admits that he can't burn an innocent family alive (in the German version), and stands up to Frollo for ordering it. When the USA version changes the mill to a brothel, he makes the same decision.
* In the La Jolla Playhouse version, When Frollo is handed baby Quasimodo, not only is the woman carrying him being visibly gentle with him, but Jehan gives a proud nod and a smile when asked if the baby is his, and dismisses the idea that Quasimodo could be a punishment. Quasimodo's parents loved him so much.
* In this version of "Bells of Notre Dame", we see the relationship between Claude Frollo (much closer to the TragicVillain he was in the book) and his brother Jehan, and near the beginning it's actually really sweet. In at least one production, they even share a hug which leads to the both hilarious and adorable image of Jehan hoisting his older brother into the air. Too bad it goes sour very quickly...
* On that note, the first interaction between Frollo and adult Quasimodo has a small bit of this, at least. Instead of being a disturbing portrayal of emotional abuse, Frollo is shown to speak rather patiently and calmly toward Quasi and seems to genuinely desire being a good father figure to him. Instead of reciting a hilariously dark alphabet for him, Frollo tells him Bible stories which Quasi is very evidently enthusiastic about. And instead of Quasi just letting it slip that he wants to go to the Festival and Frollo angrily chewing him out for so much as suggesting it, Quasi is trustful enough to simply suggest that he go with Frollo and "protect him" (because, quote, he's "strong") just as Saint Aphrodisius protected Mary and Joseph (referencing the story they had previously been talking about). Frollo, predictably, shuts him down, though, telling him that he doesn't think he's ready--which kind of ends up cutting the heartwarming part short as it's implied that he's using this as an excuse to continue hiding Quasimodo from the world.
* During "Top of the World" Esmeralda looks down at Paris from Notre Dame's highest tower, but quickly steps back from the edge of the balcony because of her fear of heights. Quasimodo then proceeds to show her tricks and to balance on the balustrades, even joking a bit by pretending to stumble. At first, Esmeralda is scared for him, but he manages to put her at ease to the point that she even sits on the balustrade while stretching out her arms. It shows how caring Quasimodo is and that he is actually pretty in tune with other peoples emotions despite having almost never interacted with anyone besides Frollo.
* Combined with a TearJerker, from the "Top of the World" reprise:
-->'''Esmeralda:''' In my eyes, [[TrueBeautyIsOnTheInside you are beautiful too.]]
* A small moment in the finale: Quasimodo, despite being emotionally shattered himself by [[spoiler: Esmeralda's death and by the act of killing Frollo]], still reaches out to comfort Phoebus when the latter is sobbing ManlyTears [[spoiler: over Esmeralda's body.]]
* The finale "Olim" reprise is sung by a solo chorus soprano, explicitly referred to as Florika (aka Quasimodo's mother). The implication being that even a so-called "heathen" can make it into heaven through HeroicSacrifice and the power of love. TakeThat Frollo!
* Though it's also a huge TearJerker, ''Someday'' is absolutely beautiful and haunting, talking about how someday the world will be better than it is.
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