Phantom of the Opera: Secrets and Mysteries
The Phantom of the Opera: Key Moments
The Enigmatic Opera House
What was the Opera House like? The Opera House was charmed because there’s a phantom who walks inside like a shadow.
The Phantom’s Presence
Why did people think there was a ghost in the Opera House? Because they listen a noise and isn’t anybody; and because the message’s of the Ghost.
The Ghost’s Demands
What did the ghost have in the Opera House? A private box.
The Mysterious Letter
Monsieur Poligny showed the new managers a letter.
What did the letter say? “Box Five must be empty for the Opera Ghost for every performance.”
The Managers’ Reaction
What did the new managers think about the first letter they both received from the Opera Ghost? That it was a trick by Debienne and Poligny.
Chaos in Box Five
Why did people in the audience get angry and call the police? Because there was a lot of noise in Box Five.
Madame Giry’s Reward
What did the ghost give Madame Giry at the end of a performance?
Two francs.
Raoul’s Journey to Perros
Why did Raoul decide go to Perros? Because Christine go to Perros and he wanted to see her.
A Frightening Figure
Who did Raoul see when he looked out of the window in the middle of the night? A figure with a skeleton mask and eyes like a fire.
The Ghost’s Threat
What will the ghost do if the managers take no notice of his conditions?
He will put a curse on the theatre.
Raoul’s Disguise
What did Raoul wear when he went to the ball? Some figure that Raoul saw at the Church in Perros, a figure with a skeleton mask and eyes like a fire.
Hiding in the Dressing Room
Where did Raoul hide when he entered Christine’s dressing-room?
Concern for Christine
Why did Raoul go to Christine’s home? Because he was worried about her.
A Brief Reunion
How often did Raoul and Christine meet after Raoul said he was going to the North Pole? In a month.
Exploring the Depths
What did Raoul want to see? Lower part of the Opera House.
Christine’s Abduction
Where did the Opera Ghost take Christine? In a room full of flowers.
The True Identity
Who is both the Opera Ghost and the Angel of Music? Erik.
Erik’s Secret
Why does Erik tell Christine that he cannot let her go after seeing his face?
Because he has a terrible face, with 4 black instead of eyes, a nose and a mouth.
Christine’s Love
Who does Christine love, Erik or Raoul? Raoul.
Eyes in the Dark
What did Raoul see in the dark? He saw two strange eyes in the dark.
Christine’s Disappearance
What happened when the stage went dark? Christine disappeared.
A Sudden Encounter
What did Raoul feel when he entered the managers’ office?
A hand on his shoulder.
The Inspector’s Theory
What did the police inspector think about Christine’s disappearance?
The inspector think that the brother of Raoul took Christine in his carriage and left Paris.
Erik’s Hatred
Why does Erik hate people? He hates people because they are frightened of him.
The Persian’s Gift
What did the Persian give Raoul? A pistol.
An Invisible Barrier
Why can’t Raoul and the Persian enter the room where Christine is? Because the door was invisible.
Christine’s Imprisonment
Why can’t Christine get to the door and open it? Because Erik tied her up.
A Dangerous Discovery
What did Raoul and the Persian see at the bottom of the stairs? Barrels.
The Contents of the Barrels
What was inside the barrels? Gunpowder.
A Sinister Plan
What was the gunpowder in the barrels for? To blow up the Opera House when it was full of people.
Count Philippe’s Fate
How did Count Philippe die? Erik killed him.
A Plea for Mercy
Why didn’t Erik kill the Persian and Raoul? Christine begged Erik to save Raoul and The Persian.
Erik’s Final Act
What did Erik decide to do at the end of the story? Erik is a dead phantom and he goes to the Opera House, but now is happy, because Christine cried for her.
The Final Message
The Persian sent a message to Raoul and Christine. What did it say?
“Erik is dead”