While she stays in the cell at Notre Dame, she slowly becomes friendly with Quasimodo and is able to look past his misshapen exterior. Quasimodo gives her a high-pitched whistle, one of the few things he can still hear, and instructs her to use it whenever she needs help. One day, Esmeralda spots Phoebus walking past the cathedral.
While she remains in the cell at Notre Dame, she gradually develops a friendly relationship with Quasimodo and is able to overlook his deformed appearance. Quasimodo provides her with a high-pitched whistle, one of the few things he can still hear, and instructs her to utilize it whenever she requires assistance. Esmeralda observes Phoebus walking by the cathedral on one occasion.