The Phantom of the Opera

Main Ideas

• The theme of unrequited love, showcasing the suffering and obsession of the Phantom of the Opera, Erik, in his love for the young singer Christine Daaé.
• The theme of beauty and ugliness, where the Phantom's external deformity contrasts with his inner beauty and talent.
• Exploration of loneliness and isolation, stemming from Erik's rejection by society due to his appearance and his capacity for violence.
• The conflict between good and evil, illustrated by the Phantom's internal struggle between his love for Christine and his abilities to manipulate and kill.
• The theme of art as salvation, where music and the performing arts become a refuge for Erik's soul and his means of self-expression.
• The concept of the sacred and the profane in love, where Erik's idealized love for Christine is contrasted with his lustful and malevolent instincts.