The characters
Erik
Erik, otherwise known as the Phantom, is the tragic titular character of the novel. He is physically deformed and may be interpreted either as a tragic hero or a tragic villain.
Raoul de Chagny
Raoul is the Viscount of Chagny and Christine's childhood friend.
Madame Giry (Mme. Giry)
Madame Giry is the box keeper of the Opera.
The Persian
The Persian is a figure from Erik's tragic past who provides information about him.
M. Armand Moncharmin and M. Firmin Richard
The new managers of the Opera House.
Mr. Daaé
Christine's father.
Gabriel
The superstitious chorus master.
Joseph Buquet
He’s the head stagehand at the theater who claims to have seen the ghost of the Opera
Christine Daaé
Christine is the main female protagonist of the novel. She is a young singer who falls in love with Raoul but Erik loves her too.
Philippe de Chagny
Philippe is Raoul's older brother.
Carlotta
Carlotta is the spoiled and vain Spanish prima donna whose performance is sabotaged by Erik.
Meg Giry
Meg is Madame Giry's daughter.
M. Debienne and M. Poligny
The old managers of the Opera House.
Mercier
The acting-manager.
La Sorelli
The lead ballet dancer.
Pampin
He's a fireman.
César
He's a white horse.