Table of Contents
- 1 Does The Phantom of the Opera have a book?
- 2 Was Phantom written for Sarah Brightman?
- 3 Who is the old guy in the beginning of the Phantom of the Opera?
- 4 What was the author’s purpose for The Phantom of the Opera?
- 5 Who was the first Phantom of the Opera?
- 6 Who is the antagonist of Phantom of the Opera?
Does The Phantom of the Opera have a book?
The Phantom of the Opera (French: Le Fantôme de l’Opéra) is a novel by French author Gaston Leroux….The Phantom of the Opera.
| One of the five watercolors by André Castaigne illustrating the first American edition of the Phantom of the Opera (1911). | |
|---|---|
| Author | Gaston Leroux |
| Subject | Romance Mystery Horror |
| Genre | Gothic fiction |
| Publisher | Pierre Laie |
Was Phantom written for Sarah Brightman?
Brightman starred as Christine Daaé in Lloyd Webber’s adaptation of The Phantom of the Opera. The role of Christine was written specifically for her. Lloyd Webber refused to open The Phantom of the Opera on Broadway unless Brightman played Christine.
What note does Christine hit in Phantom?
E6
It is sung as a duet by Christine and the Phantom. At the end of the song, Christine sings her highest note in the show, an E6.
Who is the old guy in the beginning of the Phantom of the Opera?
Viscount Raoul de Chagny
| Raoul | |
|---|---|
| First appearance | The Phantom of the Opera (1909) |
| Created by | Gaston Leroux |
| Portrayed by | See “Other versions” |
| In-universe information |
The author’s purpose is to show readers that hiding behind a mask has a dual function: 1.) to present to the world what they or society wishes to see and 2.) to hide from the world what one wishes
What is the plot of The Phantom of the Opera?
The plot, often described as a horror romance, centers on a phantom that haunts the Grand Paris Opera House. The phantom–who is really a disfigured man–falls in love with a young female performer. One of the main moral teachings of the story is that love between two people cannot be forced.
Who was the first Phantom of the Opera?
The Phantom of the Opera (French: Le Fantôme de l’Opéra) is a novel by the French author Gaston Leroux that was first published as a newspaper serial between September 23, 1909 and January 8, 1910. The title character is a man who calls himself Erik, is hideously deformed and hides his ugliness behind a mask.
Who is the antagonist of Phantom of the Opera?
Erik Destler is the main antagonist of the 1989 film The Phantom of the Opera.