Reading further into this text im enjoying the novel more and more. It is incredibly difficult at times to know who it talking, or who perspective we are taking, but all and all I like it. There are some questions I of course have from my readings though.
Does Raoul have any right to be mad at Christine? I would say no, he does not. You could argue that Christine strings him along by saying how she loves him at different points. But I think before it got to that point it was mostly Raouls entitlement and self imagery of how Christine should feel (according to him) that lead him to believe he has been wronged. Not only that, but she has told Raoul to leave her alone more times than she has said the opposite.
Another question I might is whether or not Christine accepted the gold ring from the phantom of the opera out of love, or fear. I think she is doing it out of fear and self interest. I dont think she is ready to give up what the “angel of music” has done for her singing. But I also believe she thinks she was in danger if she did not accept. She also deeply cares about Raoul and cares about his safety as well so she accepts in hopes of keeping her friend/love interest safe as well.
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