The Phantom of the Opera · Character
Mamma Valérius
Christine's elderly guardian and foster mother after her father's death.
minor
Also known as Mamma Valérius, old Mamma Valérius, Valérius, Mme. Valérius
First appearance: The Enchanted Violin
Mamma Valérius's tie to Christine Daaé is one of the pressures that moves The Phantom of the Opera—worth meeting in the text, not only on a cast list.
Christine's guardian after her father's death, with whom she continues to live.
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With Christine Daaé (family): Mamma Valérius is Christine's elderly, doting foster mother who raised her after her father's death. With Raoul de Chagny (friendship): Mamma Valérius trusts Raoul and supports his efforts…
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Relationship types
- Family
- Friendship
- Other
Character groups
- Peripheral Characters & Family
- Opera Management & Staff
- Protagonist
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Story tension across the book — this chapter sits in Exposition.
- Setup
- Escalation
- Breaking point
- Aftermath
- Closing
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Follow the arc while readingRelationships
- Christine Daaé
family · positive
Mamma Valérius is Christine's elderly, doting foster mother who raised her after her… How this plays out →
- Raoul de Chagny
friendship · positive
- Christine Daaé
family · positive
Mamma Valérius is Christine's elderly, doting foster mother who raised her after her… How this plays out →
- Raoul de Chagny
friendship · positive
- Raoul de Chagny
friendship · positive
- Christine Daaé
family · positive
Mamma Valérius is Christine's elderly, doting foster mother who raised her after her… How this plays out →
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Mamma Valérius appears across 4 companion beats. Open any chapter in the free preview to see the notes beside the text.
- The Enchanted Violin
- The Mysterious Brougham
- Forget the Name of the Man's Voice
- XI: Above the Trap-Doors
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