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Katie
In this book, "Gypsy" really means "Egyptian." While uncommon, it is not entirely unheard of for an Egyptian to have red hair. Pharaoh Ramses II famously had red hair. As for Esmeralda (who is not biologically Roma), she has spent her whole life outside and is probably filthy. Also, "dark skinned" almost always meant tan until the 50 or so years. It had nothing to do with race.
Insanitylater
I think a reason for Quasimodo's features is never really given. Esmeralda was dark because she was always out doors and got really tan.
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