Introduction
Gaston Leroux’s The Phantom of the Opera focuses on the conceptual framework of gothic which calls for a definition of gothic literature. The term gothic was originally derived from barbaric conquerors in the 5th Century A.D. where the concept of gothic referred to architectural elements that were built during the middle ages during where it was referred to as barbaric architecture. However, during the 17th century English writers developed many gothic novels where the settings were mainly focused on ruined mansions, castles and abbeys to invoke readers with a sense of mystery and isolation. The theme of these gothic literatures which was filled with dread reminded readers of another side of humanity where the world and its people …show more content…
Exhilaration and anxiety becomes the main issue that affects the stream of consciousness within the audience. At the same time, the movie offered people with a little bit of excitement. In spite of it being negative, somehow readers were intrigued by its clandestine nature. Without it the novel could have been very dull in nature. The imagery in the book gives its readers more images that will continue to linger in the minds after finishing the book. The novel’s strength is due to its complexity that revolves around the theme that relates to most of us with regards to the relationship of an individual against the society in which he lived, inhumanity towards another human, judgment of character based on looks, love, jealousy and obsession. However in Joe Schumacher’s movie adaptation of The Phantom of the Opera (2005), the characterization of the protagonist and the antagonist did not do much justice to the movement of the plot. The story in the movie which is narrated from the first person point of view by a character named “Persian” who is also an important character in the story is very impactful when the phantom’s background and history was told. The narration in the movie did not show much significance compared to the novel itself …show more content…
Somehow the richness of such texts cannot be disregarded wholly. In such circumstances, to draw a deeper understanding into the novel, development of films draws elements such as casting, characterization, settings and themes allows spectators to experience the nuances of such well written novels. The adaptation of the novel to a movie allows audiences to see the many different aspects of Erik (the Phantom) and this will allow them to develop a deeper understanding of his character and will eventually be able to determine if Erik is or is not a tragic hero. Thus, the need to carefully select and carve important scenes into the movie will enable audiences to savor the literary elements of the novel such as the plot movement, setting, themes and the symbols of the story
Gaston Leroux’s The Phantom of the Opera focuses on the conceptual framework of gothic which calls for a definition of gothic literature. The term gothic was originally derived from barbaric conquerors in the 5th Century A.D. where the concept of gothic referred to architectural elements that were built during the middle ages during where it was referred to as barbaric architecture. However, during the 17th century English writers developed many gothic novels where the settings were mainly focused on ruined mansions, castles and abbeys to invoke readers with a sense of mystery and isolation. The theme of these gothic literatures which was filled with dread reminded readers of another side of humanity where the world and its people …show more content…
Exhilaration and anxiety becomes the main issue that affects the stream of consciousness within the audience. At the same time, the movie offered people with a little bit of excitement. In spite of it being negative, somehow readers were intrigued by its clandestine nature. Without it the novel could have been very dull in nature. The imagery in the book gives its readers more images that will continue to linger in the minds after finishing the book. The novel’s strength is due to its complexity that revolves around the theme that relates to most of us with regards to the relationship of an individual against the society in which he lived, inhumanity towards another human, judgment of character based on looks, love, jealousy and obsession. However in Joe Schumacher’s movie adaptation of The Phantom of the Opera (2005), the characterization of the protagonist and the antagonist did not do much justice to the movement of the plot. The story in the movie which is narrated from the first person point of view by a character named “Persian” who is also an important character in the story is very impactful when the phantom’s background and history was told. The narration in the movie did not show much significance compared to the novel itself …show more content…
Somehow the richness of such texts cannot be disregarded wholly. In such circumstances, to draw a deeper understanding into the novel, development of films draws elements such as casting, characterization, settings and themes allows spectators to experience the nuances of such well written novels. The adaptation of the novel to a movie allows audiences to see the many different aspects of Erik (the Phantom) and this will allow them to develop a deeper understanding of his character and will eventually be able to determine if Erik is or is not a tragic hero. Thus, the need to carefully select and carve important scenes into the movie will enable audiences to savor the literary elements of the novel such as the plot movement, setting, themes and the symbols of the story