Phantom of the Opera Famous Quotes Christine “Can I betray the man who once inspired my voice?” (said to Raoul when she is asked to be a part of Raoul’s plan) Madame Giry “The world forgot him, but I never can.” (said to Raoul when she tells him about the Phantom’s past)

Phantom of the Opera Famous Quotes Raoul “Let me be your freedom. Let daylight dry your tears.” (said to Christine on the rooftop) Phantom “Wait, I think my dear, we have a guest.” (said to Christine in his lair when Raoul comes to rescue her)

Phantom of the Opera Famous Quotes Andre and Firmin “Prima Donna, the world is at your feet.” (said to Carlotta to convince her they won’t do what the Phantom says) Carlotta “Would you not rather have your precious little ingenue?” (said to the managers about Christine when they demands from the Phantom)

Elements of Drama: Characters Reyer: stage director for opera cast Lefevre: retiring mgr. of opera house Firmin: new mgr. of opera house Andre: new mgr. of opera house Madame Giry: ballet mistress Meg Giry: ballet dancer & Christine’s friend

Elements of Drama: Characters Carlotta: lead soprano singer for opera (also called “prima donna”) Piangi: lead tenor singer for opera Raoul (Vicomte de Chagny): patron of opera house, engaged to Christine Buquet: old stage hand for opera house Christine Daae: chorus girl, takes singing lessons from Phantom Phantom: deformed genius who escaped from a fair & lives in opera house

Elements of Drama Exposition: Christine’s dressing room (where we find out background information about the Phantom, Christine’s father & Raoul) Protagonist: Christine Antagonist: the Phantom

Elements of Drama Climax: the Phantom takes Christine to his lair & Raoul goes after her Complications: the Phantom loves & needs Christine to sing his music, but she is afraid of him; Christine loves Raoul, but feels drawn toward the Phantom Resolution: Christine chooses to let the Phantom know she cares for him; he chooses to let Raoul & Christine escape from his lair & be together

Elements of Drama: Settings Prologue: opera house (Opera Populaire), 1905 Act I: 1881, opera house, Christine’s dressing room, roof, Phantom’s lair Act II: 6 months later, opera house, graveyard, Phantom’s lair

Elements of Drama: Settings Prologue: opera house, 1905 Act I, scene 1: 1881, stage, rehearsal for “Hannibal” Act I, scene 2: stage – after Gala Act I, scene 3: Christine’s dressing room Act I, scene 4: labyrinth underground Act I, scene 5: Phantom’s lair Act I, scene 6: next morning, Phantom’s lair

Elements of Drama: Settings Act I, scene 7: backstage Act I, scene 8: manager’s office Act I, scene 9: stage, performance of “Il Muto” Act I, scene 10: roof of opera house Act II, scene 1: 6 mos. later, New Year’s Eve, staircase of opera house Act II, scene 2: backstage

Elements of Drama: Settings Act II, scene 3: manager’s office Act II, scene 4: stage, rehearsal for “Don Juan Triumphant” Act II, scene 5: graveyard Act II, scene 6: opera house, before premiere Act II, scene 7: stage, performance of “Don Juan” Act II, scene 8: labyrinth underground Act II, scene 9: Phantom’s lair