When was phantom of the opera written

To contrast his violent nature, the Phantom is a masterful composer of brooding ballads which have the power to transfix the young singer, Christine Daae. More than just a musician, the Phantom is also almost like a Parisian Batman. He has created a plethora of inventions some of them deadly.

Also, he is a shrewd businessman or extortionist because he constantly sends payment notices to the opera managers. We can only assume he also designs his own costumes. All of this talent almost makes the viewer want to ignore his murderous crimes. But think of it: would you really want someone becoming obsessed over you the way the Phantom becomes obsessed with Christine? Maybe not. Today we call that stalking. However, because deep down the Phantom has a sensitive soul, audiences ultimately become sympathetic to him, despite his villainous behavior.

Through exposition, we learn that the Phantom was imprisoned in a carnival freak show. We also learn that his own mother despised him. In the final scene, the Phantom attempts a devious plan. However, his plan backfires. God give me courage to show you, you are not alone. After the smooch, the Phantom is overwhelmed by the experience of physical affection. He feels an unselfish love for Christine and he releases the young lovebirds.

However, he does undergo a moral awakening. And it is that moment, the Phantom's reaction to the kiss, that makes The Phantom of the Opera a classic. Plan Your Visit Venue information, travel help and restaurant offers.

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TheatreCraft Free off-stage career event for s. The Phantom of the Opera is suitable for children aged eight and over. Did Christine love the Phantom? Emiko Legarmendi Professional. How did the Phantom of the Opera die? Given the time period, and the fact that the Phantom is about fifty years old, it wouldn't be difficult to believe that he died of natural causes perhaps worsened by his anguish at losing Christine , though it's not as dramatic as assuming he immediately committed suicide.

Lucelly Eguiluz Professional. Why is the Phantom's face deformed? However, in the film version, starring Claude Rains, the Phantom's facial disfigurement is caused by him having acid thrown in his face.

This accidental disfigurement became part of the Phantom legend, and was copied in many later film versions. Estephany Cuco Explainer. Who buys the music box in Phantom of the Opera? Raoul Vicomte De Chagney. Kacem Raitsin Explainer. What is the phantom opera about? Deformed since birth, a bitter man known only as the Phantom lives in the sewers underneath the Paris Opera House.

He falls in love with the obscure chorus singer Christine, and privately tutors her while terrorizing the rest of the opera house and demanding Christine be given lead roles.

Jordon Viscarret Explainer. What happens to the Phantom at the end? The Phantom disappears through an escape hatch in the throne before the mob finds him. Raoul visits her grave to place the music box he won at the auction and sees a rose that has been left by the Phantom. Raoul knows it was left by him.

He knows they had both loved Christine. Odila Kandeh Pundit. Is Hamilton an opera or a musical? And opera is the plural of the latin word for work, opus; opera is supposed to be the works, including music , singing, dancing, costumes, a storyline, and acting.

Thus, it is correct to call Hamilton an opera , but doing so is like calling Russia a republic; technically, that's correct, but…. Bobbi Pasaron Pundit.