# Djali — Notre-Dame de Paris character guide

> Djali in Notre-Dame de Paris by Victor Hugo.

**Role:** minor

**First appearance:** 0008-vi-esmeralda

## Who they are

Esmeralda's clever, trained pet goat who performs tricks.

## In the story

### [IV: The Inconveniences of Following a Pretty Woman Through the Streets in the Evening](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/notre_dame_de_paris_se/chapters/iv-the-inconveniences-of-following-a-pretty-woman-through-the-streets-in-the-evening)

The gypsy's goat, which accompanies her and runs after her when she is attacked.

### [VI: The Broken Jug](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/notre_dame_de_paris_se/chapters/vi-the-broken-jug)

La Esmeralda's goat, follows her as she approaches Gringoire.

### [VII: A Bridal Night](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/notre_dame_de_paris_se/chapters/vii-a-bridal-night)

Esmeralda's white goat, which stands guard with gilded horns when Gringoire approaches too closely.

### [The Danger of Confiding One's Secret to a Goat](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/notre_dame_de_paris_se/chapters/i-the-danger-of-confiding-one-s-secret-to-a-goat)

Esmeralda's goat, recognized by Phoebus; performs tricks and is admired by the young ladies.

### [II: A Priest and a Philosopher Are Two Different Things](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/notre_dame_de_paris_se/chapters/ii-a-priest-and-a-philosopher-are-two-different-things)

Esmeralda's clever goat, trained to perform tricks and write the word 'Phoebus' with movable letters.

### [VIII: The Utility of Windows Which Open on the River](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/notre_dame_de_paris_se/chapters/viii-the-utility-of-windows-which-open-on-the-river)

Esmeralda's goat, nestling at her feet during the rendezvous.

### [The Crown Changed Into a Dry Leaf](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/notre_dame_de_paris_se/chapters/i-the-crown-changed-into-a-dry-leaf)

Djali the goat is brought in as the second accused and performs tricks that are interpreted as witchcraft.

### [End of the Crown Which Was Turned Into a Dry Leaf](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/notre_dame_de_paris_se/chapters/iii-end-of-the-crown-which-was-turned-into-a-dry-leaf)

Esmeralda's goat, who mimics Charmolue's gestures, providing what is seen as a final proof of witchcraft.

### [Delirium](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/notre_dame_de_paris_se/chapters/i-delirium)

The little goat appears beside Esmeralda's ghost, mingling its bleat with the clock's chime.

### [II: Hunchbacked, One-Eyed, Lame](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/notre_dame_de_paris_se/chapters/ii-hunchbacked-one-eyed-lame)

The agile goat escapes after Esmeralda and lavishes caresses on her, prompting her to weep and feel comfort.

### [Deaf](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/notre_dame_de_paris_se/chapters/iii-deaf)

Mentioned as sleeping at Esmeralda's feet during the conversation with Quasimodo.

### [Earthenware and Crystal](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/notre_dame_de_paris_se/chapters/iv-earthenware-and-crystal)

Esmeralda's goat, whom she caresses; Quasimodo observes them together.

### [I: Gringoire Has Many Good Ideas in Succession.—Rue des Bernardins](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/notre_dame_de_paris_se/chapters/i-gringoire-has-many-good-ideas-in-succession-rue-des-bernardins)

Gringoire inquires about the little goat's safety, showing more concern for her than for Esmeralda.

### [The Little Shoe](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/notre_dame_de_paris_se/chapters/i-the-little-shoe)

Esmeralda's goat, who recognizes Gringoire and is mentioned as being in danger alongside her.

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