tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8388919069361390275.post554380432219440018..comments2024-03-20T12:49:47.592-07:00Comments on Lessons From The Phantom of the Opera© and Other Phantom Ramblings: RoseVicki Hopkinshttp://www.blogger.com/profile/07268510221608107264noreply@blogger.comBlogger14125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8388919069361390275.post-81285668572037287322017-10-23T16:57:53.633-07:002017-10-23T16:57:53.633-07:00It’s so he can not hang you because it’s harder to...It’s so he can not hang you because it’s harder to get the rope around your neck to I’ll you if you can get out because your handBlahhhhh1878https://www.blogger.com/profile/14522670007729864854noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8388919069361390275.post-32727625254247109192015-03-30T16:07:57.135-07:002015-03-30T16:07:57.135-07:00I think the black ribbon wrapped around the rose s...I think the black ribbon wrapped around the rose signifies the perceptions of the Phantoms own inner darkness possibly being saved by the beauty of the rose....and maybe he was even after letting her go...because his love for her saved him as well....Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8388919069361390275.post-70136148556122712882011-11-02T17:35:05.801-07:002011-11-02T17:35:05.801-07:00the black ribbon may also symbolize the the darkne...the black ribbon may also symbolize the the darkness the phantom kept urging Christine to give into. her temptations perhaps?Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8388919069361390275.post-6377913806189781052011-11-02T17:34:08.617-07:002011-11-02T17:34:08.617-07:00Since the rose symbolized the phantoms love for Ch...Since the rose symbolized the phantoms love for Christine, and it appeared once again on her grave, one can assume that the phantom never stopped loving Christine, but loved her so much that he was willing to free her from his lair. He said himself, when she left, “it’s over now the music of the night.” The fact that he also held on to the engagement ring and put it on her grave along with the rose signifies that his love for her was true and passionate.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8388919069361390275.post-55446210531060211702011-10-19T03:09:12.987-07:002011-10-19T03:09:12.987-07:00"Rejection from someone we love is no doubt t..."Rejection from someone we love is no doubt the most powerful human hurt any individual can experience. Perhaps you live with the thorn of rejection because you cannot find love and acceptance from someone either." -- argh... unfortunately I can relate!CeeCeehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11287853603874585934noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8388919069361390275.post-58760171845772709882011-10-19T03:06:05.682-07:002011-10-19T03:06:05.682-07:00I can't remember how I found this blog... I wa...I can't remember how I found this blog... I was googling Phantom stuff after watching the 25th anniversary performance twice... now here I am.<br /><br />I've been scanning some posts and just had to start at the very beginning. I know I'm going to learn so much reading this blog.<br /><br />Great job!CeeCeehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11287853603874585934noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8388919069361390275.post-43902921353191471722011-04-03T11:05:35.745-07:002011-04-03T11:05:35.745-07:00Ah, I love red roses - such immaculate, sumptuous ...Ah, I love red roses - such immaculate, sumptuous flowers! And roses make fantastic image in 2004 movie.RoseOfTransylvaniahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12049925633772263505noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8388919069361390275.post-74406253566850800472010-05-06T21:24:52.971-07:002010-05-06T21:24:52.971-07:00Presumably in reference to the black rimmed letter...Presumably in reference to the black rimmed letters the phantom sends and that one may assume to be a reference to death.Avalonesquehttp://thewraithoftheopera.yolasite.com/noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8388919069361390275.post-71978524777754480472010-03-28T14:46:24.712-07:002010-03-28T14:46:24.712-07:00I'm also trying to figure out the symbolism of...I'm also trying to figure out the symbolism of the black ribbon, does anybody know?Morganhttp://www.facebook.com/#!/profile.php?id=546313767noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8388919069361390275.post-20251403204542280282009-09-22T01:45:41.681-07:002009-09-22T01:45:41.681-07:00This post reminds me of the song "The Rose&qu...This post reminds me of the song "The Rose", made famous by Bette Midler: <br /><br />"Just remember, in the winter, far beneath the bitter snows, lies the seed, that with the sun's love in the spring becomes the rose"Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8388919069361390275.post-42771234404396691332009-09-10T22:20:44.458-07:002009-09-10T22:20:44.458-07:00Can someone tell me the symbolism of the black rib...Can someone tell me the symbolism of the black ribbon around the rose?Giohttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07754884256848166302noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8388919069361390275.post-374684646875335612008-09-10T11:32:00.000-07:002008-09-10T11:32:00.000-07:00Hi!I'm so glad I found this blog. It looks amazing...Hi!<BR/>I'm so glad I found this blog. It looks amazing and I'm looking forward to reading all the posts.<BR/>This post was so beautiful written. You are very good with words.<BR/>A rose really symbolizes love. Both the bauty and the pain.Stookigliahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04300994015702030351noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8388919069361390275.post-3471501656275328032008-03-20T06:37:00.000-07:002008-03-20T06:37:00.000-07:00"Keep your hand at the level of your eyes" is a de..."Keep your hand at the level of your eyes" is a defense technique so that if the Phantom tries throws a noose around a person's neck, the victim can easily free themselves so they are not strangled.Vicki Hopkinshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07268510221608107264noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8388919069361390275.post-78360525700948337402008-03-19T22:03:00.000-07:002008-03-19T22:03:00.000-07:00Can you find the meaning behind "Keep your hand at...Can you find the meaning behind "Keep your hand at the level of your eyes?" I would like to know. Thank you!phantomluva13https://www.blogger.com/profile/16601840903676285792noreply@blogger.com