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The Phantom of the Opera · Character

Darius

Servant or employee at the Opera mentioned in passing.

minor

First appearance: iv box five

Darius shows up with force in The Viscount and the Persian. The page is where that presence becomes real.

The Persian's servant, who brings the case of pistols.
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In The Viscount and the Persian: The Persian's servant, who brings the case of pistols. Later, in XXVI: The End of the Ghost's Love Story: Darius is the Persian's faithful old servant who nurses him and reports the…

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5 connections

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MMM. MifroidTPThe PersianRDRaoul de ChagnyERErikCDChristine DaaéDADarius

Relationship types

  • Other

Character groups

  • Opera Management & Staff
  • Opera Support Personnel
  • Protagonist

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Story tension across the book — this chapter sits in Exposition.

SetupEscalationAftermathClimax
  • Setup
  • Escalation
  • Breaking point
  • Aftermath
  • Closing

This scene is the dramatic climax because it marks the moment when Erik’s paranoia and rage peak, directly thr…

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See Darius in iv box five