The novel is notable for being heavily influenced by Trilby, particularly Svengali. or, failing that, punish them both for their arrogance.Īlso has had a good number of adaptations throughout the years. The Phantom overhears them, and decides to win Christine's love, once and for all. Shortly afterwards, Raoul and Christine become engaged. However, when Christine takes off his mask to reveal his disfigurement, the Phantom throws her out in shame. There, the Phantom puts her under his spell with his music and tells her that he wants her for his bride. and so does Christine's childhood best friend, Raoul, who sees her in all her newfound glory and realizes that She Is All Grown Up.Īfter a show, Raoul is eager to be reacquainted with Christine, but she is kidnapped by the Angel (really the titular Phantom) and taken to his lair. The managers quickly realize the depth of her talent. Originally considered nothing special, especially compared to her rival and the opera's resident diva, Carlotta, after three months under the Angel's tutelage, Christine shines. Leroux tells what he insists is the true story of a young soprano, Christine, who believes she is being tutored by the "Angel of Music", sent to her from Heaven from her deceased father. The Phantom of the Opera was a Gothic Horror novel by French author and renowned mystery writer Gaston Leroux, published in serialized form in Le Galouis in 19.
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