She wasn't a princess but still one of the kindest and bravest and stuck to her morals. She deserves more recognition.

her and mulan are such great characters love them both (including pocahontas and tiana personally)

The people who were mad that Quasi and Esmeralda didn’t end up together completely missed the point.

Esmeralda is so sweet. Quasi got a crush on her, but by the end of the movie, she became his friend and something like a sister. I think that's what he really needed, and I'm glad that a strong, brave, kind, and confident woman like her willingly stepped into that role.

Modern Day Disney: Tries hard to make a strong, independent woman.

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God i love how the animaters did her hair, it's so satisfying to watch. Props to their hardwork!

She deserves more recognition, as well as to be a role model, for being so selfless and accepting others who are different, like Quasimodo.

"Silence!"

Just like how he said it, "what a woman."

i always loved the fact that esmeralda doesn't immediately get things right about quasimodo; when she says "great mask", it shows how she too is caught up in the festivities and is a fallible human character, which makes her acknowledging and respecting quasimodo for who he is in the end all the more significant

When I was a little child I found it fantastic that finally a woman with my culture was in a Disney movie

People often miss the point by being mad Quasi and Esmarelada didn’t get together. It would kinda dilute the point if she did all that for romance, that would make it seem like the power of love instead of solidarity. It would risk portraying her as predatory and Quasi has very little life experience and her considering him a boy.

Demi Moore’s husky voice was perfect for Esmeralda. It compliments her strength, individuality and humanity. Filmmakers should take note when casting for animated pictures.

Esmeralda was my HERO when I was a kid!!

Also, can we appreciate that Esmeralda has an actual normal waist and the corset did the work? She has a realistic body and is confident. I love this.

She is everything. she is the moment

I just relished they all saved each other, literally. Each of the main trio was damseled at least once. Both physically and mentally. During the last fight they all had at least one cool moment.