The Phantom of the Opera
MAIN CHARACTHERS Erik Disfigured composer who lives in the cellars beneath the Paris Opera House, frequently referred to as “the Opera Ghost” Christine Daaé Budding young opera star, Erik’s student and Raoul’s love interest Raoul Phillipe’s younger brother and Christine’s childhood friend Phillipe The Comte de Chagny a handsome and wealthy aristocrat Debienne and Poligny Managers of the Paris Opera House who sell the institution early in the novel Montcharmin and Richard New managers of the Paris Opera House, both initially skeptical of the existence of the Opera Ghost Madame (Mame) Giry The Opera House boxkeeper (similar to contemporary ushers) Carlotta A prima donna, a renowned singer at the Paris Opera House Joseph Buquet A popular scene shifter responsible for moving and adjusting sets during the opera’s productions Professor and Mme. Valerius Christine’s benefactors who raise her after her father dies The Persian Mysterious Opera House res