Erik

Raoul de Chagny

Erik views Raoul as a romantic rival for Christine's affection and actively schemes against him.

Christine Daaé

Christine is both Erik's obsession and his victim, manipulated through his control and her fear mixed with pity.

The Persian

The Persian has a long history with Erik, knowing his past and opposing his murderous schemes.

Mame Giry

Madame Giry serves as Erik's reluctant intermediary, delivering his notes and enforcing his rules in the theater.

Armand Moncharmin

Moncharmin is a victim of Erik's extortion and psychological warfare, forced to comply with his bizarre demands.

Raoul de Chagny

Erik views Raoul as a romantic rival for Christine's affection and actively schemes against him.

Christine Daaé

Christine is both Erik's obsession and his victim, manipulated through his control and her fear mixed with pity.

Mame Giry

Madame Giry serves as Erik's reluctant intermediary, delivering his notes and enforcing his rules in the theater.

Armand Moncharmin

Moncharmin is a victim of Erik's extortion and psychological warfare, forced to comply with his bizarre demands.

The Persian

The Persian has a long history with Erik, knowing his past and opposing his murderous schemes.

Christine Daaé

Christine is both Erik's obsession and his victim, manipulated through his control and her fear mixed with pity.

The Persian

The Persian has a long history with Erik, knowing his past and opposing his murderous schemes.

Prologue

Referred to as the Opera ghost; the narrator confirms his real existence and later identifies a discovered corpse as his.

II: The New Margarita

Implied as the mysterious man's voice in Christine's dressing room, commanding her love.

The Mysterious Reason

The Opera ghost; appears uninvited at the supper table, announces Buquet's death, and is described as having a death's-head face with hollow eyes.

Box Five

The Opera Ghost; sends letters demanding Box Five and criticizing the managers, and is described by Mame Giry as a regular visitor who leaves gifts.

Faust and What Followed

The Opera Ghost; causes Carlotta's croak and threatens the chandelier's fall.

At the Masked Ball

Appears at the ball disguised as Red Death, recognized by Raoul as the death's head from Perros-Guirec; Christine fears him and prevents Raoul from confronting him.

Forget the Name of the Man's Voice

Referred to as the man behind the voice and the Angel of Music; his name is spoken by Raoul, causing Christine's terror.

XI: Above the Trap-Doors

Referred to as 'him' and 'the man's voice'; implied to be working underground and controlling the trapdoors; Christine fears he might hear them.

Apollo's Lyre

Erik is revealed as the Opera Ghost and the Voice; he abducts Christine, confesses his love, and shows his hideous face, alternating between rage and despair.

A Masterstroke of the Trap-Door Lover

Appears as blazing eyes on the roof and later in Raoul's bedroom; his ring is lost, and he is said to be working on Don Juan Triumphant.

Christine! Christine!

Implied as the abductor; Raoul recalls his supernatural powers and the underground lair.

Mme. Giry’s Astounding Revelations as to Her Personal Relations with the Opera Ghost

The Opera Ghost; orchestrates the payment scheme, communicates via notes, and is believed by Mme. Giry to have influence over M. Poligny.

XVIII: The Commissary, the Viscount and the Persian

Identified by Raoul as the Angel of Music and the Opera Ghost; accused of carrying off Christine.

The Viscount and the Persian

Referred to as 'the monster' and 'him'; the Persian recognizes his touch in Christine's abduction.

In the Cellars of the Opera

Referenced as the architect of the secret passages and the cause of the corpses; his presence is feared throughout the descent.

Interesting and Instructive Vicissitudes of a Persian in the Cellars of the Opera

Referred to as the monster; demonstrates his cunning through the siren trick and his volatile temper; warns the Persian against interfering; works on his composition 'Don Juan Triumphant.'

In the Torture Chamber

The Opera Ghost, who gives Christine an ultimatum, expresses his desire for love, and leaves to answer a doorbell, revealing his unstable and possessive nature.

XXIII: The Tortures Begin

Displays his ventriloquist skills, threatens Christine, and reveals the torture-chamber's purpose; his voice fills the room.

XXIV: “Barrels!… Barrels!… Any Barrels to Sell?”

Creator of the torture-chamber; mentioned as having given Christine until 11 PM the next evening.

XXV: The Scorpion or the Grasshopper: Which?

The Opera Ghost; presents the deadly choice, tears off his mask in rage, and leaves Christine to decide.

XXVI: The End of the Ghost's Love Story

Erik appears weak and declares he is dying of love for Christine; he describes kissing her forehead and his intention to release Raoul and the Persian.

Epilogue

Referred to as the Opera ghost; his skeleton is found near the little well, wearing a plain gold ring slipped on by Christine Daaé.

Endnotes

His fate and the score of Don Juan Triumphant are speculated upon; the Persian's interest in him is noted.