One of the most discussed questions about this work is, who exactly does Christine love? Has Christine ever loved the Phantom?
So I think, at least in the movie version, Christine obviously loves the Phantom. Of course she also loves Lavu. We can compare it to "Wuthering Heights". Her love for Lavu is like Catherine's love for Linton. Why does Catherine love Linton? Because Linton is handsome, wealthy, and polite, and he loves her, as is Rav. The reality of this kind of person is so outstanding that he can't like it or not. But this kind of love is very weak in nature, and there is not much deep spiritual connection.
As for Christine, she couldn't help but want to get closer to the Phantom. The Phantom's talents and defects are too clear, both strong and fragile. From a certain point of view, "The Phantom of the Opera" tells the story of the evil and greedy phantom trying to occupy the beautiful and innocent girl Christine, but the work is good because the author is not willing to just tell such a story. The story, between Christine and the Phantom, is never a unilateral seizure and temptation. Christine himself is falling soberly step by step, instinctively facing a hopeless abyss.
The movie version of Christine is beautiful and pure enough, but it is a pity that there is no such "fallen" feeling in the performance. Including the parting kiss between two people, in fact, it can have a more shocking effect. Some people commented on this kiss as it shows the kindness and motherhood of the girl, Christine did not fall in love with the Phantom, but she pityed him.
And I think this kiss is actually a reversal of the power relationship between the two. Prior to this, the Phantom had always had the absolute initiative in the interaction between the two of them. Christine was always responding to him, regardless of whether the reaction was to meet up or turn around. At this moment, the two There was a power reversal in the relationship, and Christine took the initiative. She saw through the cowardice and loneliness of the Phantom. She had already delivered her sincerity to the Phantom tomorrow morning (I gave you my mind blindly), but the Phantom did not know, or could not believe it, Chrissy. Ting's feelings for him are love rather than fear, pity rather than hatred.
When the Phantom asked Christine to make a choice, Christine’s lyrics were very interesting, "You poor worm in the dark, you know nothing about life, God gave me the courage to let me prove to you that you don’t Not alone", and then she kissed her.
After getting this kiss, the Phantom released her and Rav. I can see here that I am very emotional. The Phantom is not actually trying to occupy her, it is not insatiable and insatiable of love and love. What he wants is not Christine becoming his impunity, but Christine’s heartfelt acceptance of him. , Recognition, and even love.
Christine loves the Phantom, and the Phantom feels it, so let her go and fulfill them.
The phantom here reminds people of a song by Eason Chan, "Open Eyes and Quit", also known as "Hit Back to Its Original Form".
Don't light up the light, can you kiss me in the dark first, if I show my real body, but I will be hugged tightly. If the lover is curious, I must be prepared to be scared by me. Who can I ask, so white? How to bear this curiosity, the answer is probably sharper than a razor, and I hope that when facing naked, it will not hurt you. If you like weirdos, I am actually very beautiful.
If the person you love is an abyss, you can't pull him out, and you can't sink with him, at least you have returned to the abyss with true love and sincere kiss.
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