Claude Frollo is a fictional character from Victor Hugo's novel, The Hunchback of Notre-Dame, published in 1831. He serves as the archdeacon of Notre-Dame Cathedral in Paris and is portrayed as a complex figure torn between his religious duties and his obsessive love for Esmeralda, a beautiful Romani woman. Frollo's character embodies themes of passion, morality, and the struggle between good and evil. His obsession leads him to commit morally questionable acts, ultimately resulting in tragic consequences for himself and those around him. Frollo's internal conflict and tragic fate highlight the darker aspects of human nature.