What is the story ofThe Phantom of the Opera?
French author Gaston Leroux wrote “The Phantom of the Opera” in 1911. The story later served as the inspiration for a silent film starring Lon Chaney and, most famously, a Broadway musical written by Andrew Lloyd Webber.CharactersChristine Daaé, a beautiful opera singer, serves as the main female character. Viscount Raoul Chagny loves Christine and pursues her affections. The mysterious phantom character carries the ordinary name of Erik. The character of the Persian comes to the aid of Christine and Raoul but has a history with Erik.The Primary SettingMost of the story occurs at an opera house. At the beginning of the story, the retiring managers inform the new managers of a ghost who lives in the opera. The owners are warned to meet the demands of the ghost but they ignore this, even after a dead body turns up in the house.Christine and ErikChristine calls Erik the “Angel of Music” and claims he helps her sing and wants to marry her. Having seen the hideous face beneath the mask, Chr
