The reason why The Phantom of the Opera is so popular may be because it is easy for girls to imagine themselves as Christine, and it is easy for boys to substitute themselves into the role of the Phantom; it may also be because the male and female protagonists in the play can resonate with the audience.
The Phantom loves Christine, but doesn't know what true love is. His love for Christine is more possessive or controlling. He wants Christine to be his own hands and wings for the music he composed. However, love is never "do what you want, do it to others" and expect a natural return, but you need to understand the other person's heart. No wonder Christine sees the Phantom more as her father or mentor, with a mixture of gratitude and fear, but not her lover. The image of the Phantom is somewhat similar to Snape in "Harry Potter". Snape, who hoped to exchange the lives of James and Harry for Lily's life, did not really love Lily. Under the guidance of Brido, he gradually understood that love is both giving and fulfillment.
However, how does the Phantom, who has never been loved by others, know how to love others? When I saw him shaking hands with Christine in the play, and only whispered "Christine, I love you" at the last moment, I realized the humbleness and silent pain in his heart. The Phantom is very similar to the mule in "Base", isn't it a character worthy of sympathy?
Christine finally chose the Viscount, but she returned the Phantom's ring with tears in her eyes, probably because she knew that the Phantom was the mate she longed for in the depths of her soul, right? We are not Christine, we dare not face the real pursuit in our hearts, and finally turn our heads to face reality and glitz.
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