# The Phantom of the Opera — Character guide

> Key figures in The Phantom of the Opera by Gaston Leroux.

- [Raoul de Chagny](https://www.betterreads.online/discover/the_phantom_of_the_opera_se/characters/raoul_de_chagny.md): Young viscount and Christine's childhood sweetheart, who becomes obsessed with rescuing her from the Opera Ghost.
- [Christine Daaé](https://www.betterreads.online/discover/the_phantom_of_the_opera_se/characters/christine_daae.md): Talented young soprano at the Paris Opera, torn between her love for Raoul and her mysterious mentor Erik.
- [Erik](https://www.betterreads.online/discover/the_phantom_of_the_opera_se/characters/erik.md): Disfigured musical genius who haunts the Opera house and becomes obsessed with Christine.
- [The Persian](https://www.betterreads.online/discover/the_phantom_of_the_opera_se/characters/the_persian.md): Mysterious former police chief from Persia who knows Erik's secrets and aids Raoul.
- [M. Firmin Richard](https://www.betterreads.online/discover/the_phantom_of_the_opera_se/characters/firmin_richard.md): One of the new managers of the Paris Opera, skeptical of the Ghost's demands.
- [Armand Moncharmin](https://www.betterreads.online/discover/the_phantom_of_the_opera_se/characters/armand_moncharmin.md): Co-manager of the Opera with Richard, increasingly unnerved by the Ghost's interference.
- [Mame Giry](https://www.betterreads.online/discover/the_phantom_of_the_opera_se/characters/mame_giry.md): Box-keeper at the Opera who serves as the Ghost's intermediary and knows his secrets.
- [La Carlotta](https://www.betterreads.online/discover/the_phantom_of_the_opera_se/characters/la_carlotta.md): Prima donna soprano whose rivalry with Christine triggers the Ghost's wrath.
- [Comte de Chagny](https://www.betterreads.online/discover/the_phantom_of_the_opera_se/characters/philippe_de_chagny.md): Raoul's older brother, who disapproves of his relationship with Christine.
- [Meg Giry](https://www.betterreads.online/discover/the_phantom_of_the_opera_se/characters/meg_giry.md): Mame Giry's daughter and a ballet dancer at the Opera.
- [La Sorelli](https://www.betterreads.online/discover/the_phantom_of_the_opera_se/characters/la_sorelli.md): Leading ballet dancer at the Opera, often involved in backstage drama.
- [Joseph Buquet](https://www.betterreads.online/discover/the_phantom_of_the_opera_se/characters/joseph_buquet.md): Chief stagehand who spreads rumors about the Ghost and meets a mysterious end.
- [Mamma Valérius](https://www.betterreads.online/discover/the_phantom_of_the_opera_se/characters/mamma_valerius.md): Christine's elderly guardian and foster mother after her father's death.
- [M. Gabriel](https://www.betterreads.online/discover/the_phantom_of_the_opera_se/characters/m_gabriel.md): Opera house employee and assistant to the managers.
- [M. Mercier](https://www.betterreads.online/discover/the_phantom_of_the_opera_se/characters/m_mercier.md): Opera house employee who assists with administrative matters.
- [M. Poligny](https://www.betterreads.online/discover/the_phantom_of_the_opera_se/characters/m_poligny.md): Former co-manager of the Opera who warns the new managers about the Ghost.
- [M. Mifroid](https://www.betterreads.online/discover/the_phantom_of_the_opera_se/characters/m_mifroid.md): Police commissary called to investigate the Opera's strange events.
- [Lachenel](https://www.betterreads.online/discover/the_phantom_of_the_opera_se/characters/lachenel.md): Fireman at the Opera who assists in searches and investigations.
- [Little Jammes](https://www.betterreads.online/discover/the_phantom_of_the_opera_se/characters/little_jammes.md): Young ballet dancer at the Opera, friend of Meg Giry.
- [Daddy Daaé](https://www.betterreads.online/discover/the_phantom_of_the_opera_se/characters/daddy_daae.md): Christine's deceased father, a famous violinist who told her stories of the Angel of Music.
- [M. Debienne](https://www.betterreads.online/discover/the_phantom_of_the_opera_se/characters/m_debienne.md): Former co-manager of the Opera who retires before the story begins.
- [M. Isidore Saack](https://www.betterreads.online/discover/the_phantom_of_the_opera_se/characters/m_isidore_saack.md): Former manager who disappeared mysteriously from the Opera.
- [M. Rémy](https://www.betterreads.online/discover/the_phantom_of_the_opera_se/characters/m_remy.md): Opera secretary who handles correspondence for the managers.
- [M. Faure](https://www.betterreads.online/discover/the_phantom_of_the_opera_se/characters/m_faure.md): Opera employee mentioned in passing during administrative scenes.
- [M. Maniera](https://www.betterreads.online/discover/the_phantom_of_the_opera_se/characters/m_maniera.md): Opera employee who assists with stage management.
- [Mauclair](https://www.betterreads.online/discover/the_phantom_of_the_opera_se/characters/mauclair.md): Opera employee involved in backstage operations.
- [Pampin](https://www.betterreads.online/discover/the_phantom_of_the_opera_se/characters/pampin.md): Stagehand at the Opera who witnesses strange occurrences.
- [Carolus Fonta](https://www.betterreads.online/discover/the_phantom_of_the_opera_se/characters/carolus_fonta.md): Tenor singer who performs in Faust at the Opera.
- [M. Pedro Gailhard](https://www.betterreads.online/discover/the_phantom_of_the_opera_se/characters/m_pedro_gailhard.md): Opera employee mentioned in administrative contexts.
- [Professor Valérius](https://www.betterreads.online/discover/the_phantom_of_the_opera_se/characters/professor_valerius.md): Mamma Valérius's late husband, a professor mentioned in passing.
- [Little Lotte](https://www.betterreads.online/discover/the_phantom_of_the_opera_se/characters/little_lotte.md): Childhood nickname Christine used for herself in stories with Raoul.
- [Mme. Carvalho](https://www.betterreads.online/discover/the_phantom_of_the_opera_se/characters/mm_carvalho.md): Singer mentioned in the Opera's history.
- [César](https://www.betterreads.online/discover/the_phantom_of_the_opera_se/characters/cesar.md): Opera employee or stagehand mentioned briefly.
- [Darius](https://www.betterreads.online/discover/the_phantom_of_the_opera_se/characters/darius.md): Servant or employee at the Opera mentioned in passing.
- [The Doctor](https://www.betterreads.online/discover/the_phantom_of_the_opera_se/characters/the_doctor.md): Physician who attends to characters after traumatic events.

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