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Is Erik (the phantom) a tragic hero? If so, why?
hans Yes, I believe that after all, in the end, he truly was. His terrible crimes against humanity were born from humanity's terrible crimes toward him. Si…moreYes, I believe that after all, in the end, he truly was. His terrible crimes against humanity were born from humanity's terrible crimes toward him. Since the world did not see him as a human being, rather a monster, a monster is what he became. He truly did just want to be loved for himself, and once Christine showed him that she did indeed care for him, he did the right thing and gave up his life to let her go.(less)
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The Phantom of the Opera
by Gaston Leroux
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