This chapter is an allusion to the Greek god Apollo. The two lovers meet on the roof of the Opera building, attempting to get away from Erik. Christine tells Raoul the events of what happened during her disappearance and her relationship with Erik. She explains her feelings of Erik, stating that he terrifies her and begs Raoul to help her escape from him. This chapter is an allusion because there are blazing eyes that are clinging to the strings of the Apollo’s lyre statue. Apollo is a Greek god of music and is often depicted with his golden instrument lyre. Since Apollo is one of my many favorite mythological characters, I was very pleased to see him being alluded. Throughout the whole chapter, there are also various allusions such as William
