1. Lector L. Deighton Chrisostomides
Lecture V
Lector L. Deighton Chrisostomides

2. The phantom of the opera-Chapter one
Describe how the ballerinas reacted to seeing the phantom of the opera.
How was Christine Daae’s performance as Margarita? Why was it surprising?
How did Raoul introduce himself to Christine? What did he say? How is it relevant to the rest of the story?
How did Raoul react to Christine Laughing? Why do you think he reacted like that?
Why do you think Raoul inspected inside the room? What do you think he was expecting to find?

3. Chapter two
HOW DID Moncharmin and Richard react to the line in red ink in the memorandum book? Why?
What did Moncharmin and Richard think about the letter sent to them by the opera ghost? What did they do?
What did the opera ghost do when his box was sold? Why did he do it?
What arrangement did the opera ghost have with Madam Giry?

4. Chapter three
How was Christine’s childhood unusual? Why do you think only a few people know about her childhood? P12
How did Christine and Raoul meet? Describe how they spent time together?
What myth did Christine's father tell her? What effect did it have on the rest of the story?
Who does Raoul think that the man in Christine’s room was? How would you describe his behaviour?

5. Chapter four
How did the tone of the letter from the opera ghost change? Why do you think that it did?
How did Carlotta react to her letter from the ghost?
What did Moncharmin and Richard find in their office? What was the significance of what they found?
What is Raoul’s suspicion about the opera ghost? What does he think his relationship with Christine is?

6. Chapter five
What impression do you get about the man in scarlet? Who do you think he is? Why?
How does Raoul react to Christine saying “our love”? Why do you think he acts this way?
What did Raoul see from behind the curtain? What did he think?
How does Raoul react to Christine’s refusal to tell him the truth? Why does he do that?

7. Chapter 6
How did Christine first meet the phantom of the Opera? Describe the circumstances.
Why did Christine pretend she didn’t love Raoul? What was her motivation?
Where did the Phantom of the Opera take Christine? What did they do together?
What did Christine say about the Phantom’s face? Why does she feel “Bound” to him?

8. Chapter 7
What are the last lines of the song before Christine disappears? What is the significance?
Why do you think Christine disappeared? Elaborate.
How does the police commissioner react to Raoul’s claim as to where Christine went? Why?

9. Chapter 8
How does the Phantom navigate around the Opera house? Where does he live?
How did Christine go through the mirror earlier in the story? Where does the mirror lead to?
Where do Raoul and the Persian end up? What are the consequences of their trespassing?

10. Chapter 9 Describe the torture chamber? How does it work?
How does the Persian know so much about Erik? How did they meet?
What was Eric’s job during his time in Persia? Why did he leave?
How did Erik prove that Christine loved him to the Persian?
What was erik’s ultimatum to Christine? What does he want and why does he want it?

11. Chapter 10
What does Christine pretend she sees in the torture chamber? Why?
Why was it difficult to find the door to escape the torture chamber? How did Raoul and the Persian react to the heat?
What do Raoul and the Persian think they see in the chamber? What do they do?
What do Raoul and The Persian find in the basement? What is it’s significance to the rest of the story?

12. Chapter 11
What does the Phantom of the Opera plan to do if Christine refuses to marry him?
How is Christine to decide whether to Marry Erik or not? What are the consequences of each choice?
What does Christine decide to do? What happens as a result?

13. Chapter 12 What bargain did Christine make with Erik?
Why did Erik cry? What happened between Erik and Christine? What was its significance to Erik?
Why did Erik allow Christine to marry Raoul? What changed? What happened?
What did Erik ask the Persian to do for him? Why did he ask him to do it?
What do you think of the Phantom as a character? What type of villain is he?

14. Experience the world
Is it important to try to learn the language of a country one plans on visiting? Why or why not?
Could you live in another country for the rest of your life? Which and why?
Have you ever been in a difficult situation while traveling? How did you feel? What did you do?
Describe your dream holiday. What about it makes it your dream holiday?

15. Experience the world cont.
What advice would you give to a foreigner visiting your country for the first time?
Is there a culture other than your own that you admire? Which and why?
Do you think that the phrase “When in rome, do as the Romans do.” is always good advice? Why or why not?
Are there any countries you would never visit? Which and why?