Phantom

I checked out the book last Thursday. I finish the book on Friday.  I loved the book from chapter 2 on.  I loved The Phantom since the first letter.   I cried for him as I finished the book.  I cried, for his broken heart, yet the little bit of good that showed.  Erik isn't all bad.  He is just unloved, and lonely.  He gave up Christine for her own happiness.  The poor man, with not even a last name.  Just, Opera Ghost. Just Phantom. Just Erik. Just poor poor Erik.

Written in prettier times, when the Opera thrived. When the Theatre was the social place, not the mall.  When ladies wore gowns, and Gentlemen wore suits and swords.   Oh! What would I do, just to step back in time!

Raoul was wonderful in his own right.  Not the same in my heart as Erik, but, he was ok.  However, I really don't see what Christine saw in him. Yeah, he is a rich Viscount,  He was 'nice', but he was also a love sick puppy.  Maybe thats what Christine loved so much.  His dogged love for her even willing to rescue Christine when my big bad Erik had her. (Notice, I said MY?)

 

I have asked myself, Why do I prefer Erik over the hero Raoul?

I think it is becasue of two reasons:

1) I always tend to like the melancholy, lonely, guys in novels/Books. And guess what? Those sorts are always the bad ones.

and

2) I pity him.  Whats not to pity? This poor, poor guy! His Father left him when Erik's Mother when their 'demon' was born.  And his Mother was terrified of him.  Never allowing him to love her, or be loved by her.  then, he signed up for a Circus, being a freak show, "THE LIVING SKELETON!".

And, when he left the circus tent life, he wasn't ever loved for who he was, but always was a source of interest.  Erik never was loved, or could love anyone.  Naturally, when Christine Daae showed even the slightest bit of favor towards him (She hadn't seen him yet, either), he jumped at the once in a lifetime chance to be loved.  Lo, however. It wasn't to be.

Erik, was never fully normal.

(Note, all these details might not be the movie. Gerard Butler is a much handsomer Erik then the book portrayed.)

Raoul, however, was petted and loved all his life.  Why should we feel like he needs our love and favour? No. I have given my preference to Erik. And he shall keep it.

 

I giveth thee my devotion, oh Erik.  Here is my heart, thou might keep it, forever!

Enough Fan girly ness.

The End.

Till next time.