The Phantom resides under the Paris Opera house away from society. Erik’s introversion causes him to believe he has no place among humans. This fabricated idea is one of the reasons Erik kills without thought. Yet, one must have sympathy for the Opera ghost because of his yearning to be a normal man. Leroux introduces this yearning by the mask the monster uses to cover his ugliness. Until Christine witnesses his true form, she is almost hypnotized by his musical genius. Sadly, his appearance is a pivotal reason why Christine is horrified by him. He is also denied other times by a Sultan and the Persian Sultana. This constant denial makes the demon desperate for a normal life and acceptance. The Monster’s frustration is displayed when he states, “I’ve had enough, enough! I want have a quiet apartment, ordinary doors and windows, and a good wife in it, like everyone else” (Leroux 290)! This statement sums up the desire of the
The Phantom resides under the Paris Opera house away from society. Erik’s introversion causes him to believe he has no place among humans. This fabricated idea is one of the reasons Erik kills without thought. Yet, one must have sympathy for the Opera ghost because of his yearning to be a normal man. Leroux introduces this yearning by the mask the monster uses to cover his ugliness. Until Christine witnesses his true form, she is almost hypnotized by his musical genius. Sadly, his appearance is a pivotal reason why Christine is horrified by him. He is also denied other times by a Sultan and the Persian Sultana. This constant denial makes the demon desperate for a normal life and acceptance. The Monster’s frustration is displayed when he states, “I’ve had enough, enough! I want have a quiet apartment, ordinary doors and windows, and a good wife in it, like everyone else” (Leroux 290)! This statement sums up the desire of the