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| + | {{Infobox_Character|image1 = Raoul Hildebrant.jpg|title1 = Raoul de Chagny|alias = Vicomte de Chagny|occupation = Nobleman, soldier|first_appeared = <i>The Phantom of the Opera</i> (1910)|caption1 = Raoul and Philippe, drawn by Greg Hildebrant}}'''Raoul de Chagny''' is the deuteragonist of Gaston Leroux's novel ''[[The Phantom of the Opera]]''. He is a Vicomte (a French nobleman) and [[Christine Daaé]]'s childhood friend. He acts as a foil and contrast to the [[Erik (The Phantom of the Opera)|Phantom]]. |
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| − | '''Raoul de Chagny''' is a Vicomte (a French term for person who has relatively the same amount of title/wealth of a British Viscount) and [[Christine Daaé]]'s childhood friend. They first met when he was a young child when he went on vacation in Northern France. He meets up with her again after watching her performance at the former managers' retirement ceremony at the Palais Garnier. He reminds her that he is "the little boy who went into the sea to rescue your scarf," which provokes her laughter. At first, Christine refuses to recognize Raoul, in fear that the "Angel of Music" would return to heaven. However, they become engaged later. Unknowingly to them, [[Erik]] had been spying on them. On the day they were going to elope, Erik kidnaps her during a performance of Faust at the opera house. Raoul then, along with the mysterious man known as "[[The Persian]]", goes down into the cellars of the Opera in an attempt to rescue Christine. He and the Persian endure near-drowning and torture in a mirrored, super-heated chamber before Erik eventually relents due to Christine's willingness to sacrifice her happiness for Raoul's life. Raoul nearly commits suicide under torture, and has to be put to bed by Erik because the treatment has left him "limp as a rag." |
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| + | == Character Biography == |
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| − | In Gaston Leroux's novel, The Phantom of the Opera, Raoul is described as having a 'small, fair mustache, beautiful blue eyes, a complexion like a girl's, and an air of "just having left the women's apron-strings." His elder brother and former guardian, Comte [[Philippe de Chagny]], is a man of the world who indulges in dalliances with the Opera's ballerinas and is exasperated by his brother's attachment to "the little baggage" Christine. Philippe is later drowned by Erik when he goes looking for Raoul in the cellars of the Opera. |
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| + | Raoul de Chagny came from a wealthy family, raised by his older brother [[Philippe de Chagny|Philippe]]. When he was a young boy, he met the Daae family, and became friends with the young girl [[Christine Daaé|Christine]]. Years later, he met her as a young woman and went to proclaim his love for her. However, she denied that she knew him and sent him away. He was heartbroken, until he heard a man's voice on the other side of the door. Now, he was determined to solve the mystery of what was going on with Christine. |
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| + | After long months of arguments, heartbreak, and misdirections, Christine told Raoul that she was speaking with a man named [[Erik (The Phantom of the Opera)|Erik]], who was madly and obsessively in love with her. She had begun to realize how over-her-head she had begun, and told Raoul that they'd run off together. This was defying his brother's wishes, who didn't want him to marry below his status. Before they can, Erik kidnapped her and brought her to his lair. With the help of [[The Persian]], Raoul traveled down to rescue her, but was caught in a torture chamber and nearly drowned. |
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| − | Raoul has been to sea, and plans to go on a suicidal polar expedition if Christine refuses to pledge herself to him. He is puzzled and sometimes angered by her allegiance to Erik, and thinks that she may be toying with his heart. He is the youngest member of his family, with an older brother (Philippe De Chagny) and two sisters already married. However, in the [[The Phantom of the Opera (2004 film)|film adaptation]] of the [[The Phantom of the Opera (1986 musical)|Lloyd Webber musical]] he mentions his (still living) parents, who had passed away long before the events of the novel. |
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| + | After Christine promised to marry him, Erik let Raoul go free. He and Christine eloped to Scandinavia, and presumably lived out the rest of their lives together in peace. |
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| + | == Appearances == |
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| + | Raoul is a common character to appear in adaptations, being the main character of the book. He is sometimes swapped out for a replacement, such as [[Harry Hunter]] in the [[The Phantom of the Opera (1962 film)|1962 film]]. |
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| + | === Film === |
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| + | [[File:Motor.jpg|thumb|Norman Kerry as Raoul in the 1925 film.]]In the [[The Phantom of the Opera (1925 film)|1925 film]], Raoul is played by Norman Kerry. He fulfills much of the same role as he does in the novel, though made to be more heroic and less emotional than his book counterpart. Coincidentally, he previously acted alongside Lon Chaney in ''The Hunchback of Notre Dame'', playing the Phoebus to his Quasimodo. |
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| + | In the 1930 animated film [[Spooks|''Spooks'']], Oswald the Lucky Rabbit takes on Raoul's role. After his girlfriend, Kitty, was kidnapped by the Phantom, he journeyed into his lair to save her. However, the Phantom chased after him, leading him on a wacky chase through the dark hallways. |
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| + | In the [[Phantom of the Opera (1943 film)|1943 film]], his role is split between two characters - [[Anatole Garron]], played by Eddy Nelson, and [[Raoul Daubert]], played by Edgar Barrier. They both are love interests for [[Christine DuBois]], and try to solve the Phantom mystery together. Though they share a name, Daubert holds little resemblance to Raoul from the novel. |
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| + | In the [[The Phantom of the Opera (1988 cartoon)|1987 animated film]], Raoul took on the same role that he did in the novel. |
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| + | [[File:Images_(8).jpg|thumb|left|Patrick Wilson as Raoul in the 2004 film.]]In the [[The Phantom of the Opera (2004 film)|2004 film]] of the [[The Phantom of the Opera (Andrew Lloyd Weber)|Andrew Lloyd Webber musical]], Raoul is played by Patrick Wilson. His characterization remained mostly the same, from his stage counterpart. He was given a more active role, sword fighting against the Phantom, and running after the Phantom, following the masquerade ball. He mentioned that his parents were still alive, in contrast to them being dead in the novel. |
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| + | === Television === |
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| + | In the [[The Phantom of the Opera (1990 Miniseries)|1990 miniseries]] based on the [[Phantom: The American Musical Sensation|Yeston and Kopit musical]], Christine's love interest and Erik's foil is [[Philippe de Chagny]]. Despite the name change, he fulfills Raoul's role and personality more than Philippe's. |
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| + | In the ''Wishbone'' episode "[[Pantin at the Opera]]", the dog Wishbone portrayed Raoul. His role remained the same, though Wishbone's Raoul was more sarcastic and snarky than his book counterpart. He journeyed into the Phantom's lair alone, as well, without the help of the Persian. As usual, Wishbone was voiced by Larry Brantley. |
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| + | === Stage === |
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| + | In the [[Phantom of the Opera (Ken Hill)|Ken Hill musical]], Raoul is nearly identical to his book counterpart, as he shares much of the same obliviousness and self-awareness. The biggest departure is that he is not a de Chagny. Instead, he is [[Firmin Richard|Firmin Richard's]] son. |
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| + | In the [[The Phantom of the Opera (Andrew Lloyd Weber)|Andrew Lloyd Webber musical]], Raoul's role remained mostly the same. He was more active in the story, setting the trap for the Phantom and being made more competent, in the Persian's absence. The role was originated by Steve Barton. In the 25th Anniversary production, he was played by Hadley Fraiser. |
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| + | === Games === |
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| + | The mobile game ''Time Princess'' published a story which follows the events of the novel. [https://dress-up-time-princess.fandom.com/wiki/Raoul Raoul de Chagny] is one of the two companions along with The Phantom that the player obtains when unlocking the story. The story has several endings to unlock of which some deviate from the original story. |
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Revision as of 14:02, 12 September 2021
Raoul de Chagny is the deuteragonist of Gaston Leroux's novel The Phantom of the Opera. He is a Vicomte (a French nobleman) and Christine Daaé's childhood friend. He acts as a foil and contrast to the Phantom.
Character Biography
Raoul de Chagny came from a wealthy family, raised by his older brother Philippe. When he was a young boy, he met the Daae family, and became friends with the young girl Christine. Years later, he met her as a young woman and went to proclaim his love for her. However, she denied that she knew him and sent him away. He was heartbroken, until he heard a man's voice on the other side of the door. Now, he was determined to solve the mystery of what was going on with Christine.
After long months of arguments, heartbreak, and misdirections, Christine told Raoul that she was speaking with a man named Erik, who was madly and obsessively in love with her. She had begun to realize how over-her-head she had begun, and told Raoul that they'd run off together. This was defying his brother's wishes, who didn't want him to marry below his status. Before they can, Erik kidnapped her and brought her to his lair. With the help of The Persian, Raoul traveled down to rescue her, but was caught in a torture chamber and nearly drowned.
After Christine promised to marry him, Erik let Raoul go free. He and Christine eloped to Scandinavia, and presumably lived out the rest of their lives together in peace.
Appearances
Raoul is a common character to appear in adaptations, being the main character of the book. He is sometimes swapped out for a replacement, such as Harry Hunter in the 1962 film.
Film
Norman Kerry as Raoul in the 1925 film.
In the 1925 film, Raoul is played by Norman Kerry. He fulfills much of the same role as he does in the novel, though made to be more heroic and less emotional than his book counterpart. Coincidentally, he previously acted alongside Lon Chaney in The Hunchback of Notre Dame, playing the Phoebus to his Quasimodo.
In the 1930 animated film Spooks, Oswald the Lucky Rabbit takes on Raoul's role. After his girlfriend, Kitty, was kidnapped by the Phantom, he journeyed into his lair to save her. However, the Phantom chased after him, leading him on a wacky chase through the dark hallways.
In the 1943 film, his role is split between two characters - Anatole Garron, played by Eddy Nelson, and Raoul Daubert, played by Edgar Barrier. They both are love interests for Christine DuBois, and try to solve the Phantom mystery together. Though they share a name, Daubert holds little resemblance to Raoul from the novel.
In the 1987 animated film, Raoul took on the same role that he did in the novel.
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Patrick Wilson as Raoul in the 2004 film.
In the 2004 film of the Andrew Lloyd Webber musical, Raoul is played by Patrick Wilson. His characterization remained mostly the same, from his stage counterpart. He was given a more active role, sword fighting against the Phantom, and running after the Phantom, following the masquerade ball. He mentioned that his parents were still alive, in contrast to them being dead in the novel.
Television
In the 1990 miniseries based on the Yeston and Kopit musical, Christine's love interest and Erik's foil is Philippe de Chagny. Despite the name change, he fulfills Raoul's role and personality more than Philippe's.
In the Wishbone episode "Pantin at the Opera", the dog Wishbone portrayed Raoul. His role remained the same, though Wishbone's Raoul was more sarcastic and snarky than his book counterpart. He journeyed into the Phantom's lair alone, as well, without the help of the Persian. As usual, Wishbone was voiced by Larry Brantley.
Stage
In the Ken Hill musical, Raoul is nearly identical to his book counterpart, as he shares much of the same obliviousness and self-awareness. The biggest departure is that he is not a de Chagny. Instead, he is Firmin Richard's son.
In the Andrew Lloyd Webber musical, Raoul's role remained mostly the same. He was more active in the story, setting the trap for the Phantom and being made more competent, in the Persian's absence. The role was originated by Steve Barton. In the 25th Anniversary production, he was played by Hadley Fraiser.
Games
The mobile game Time Princess published a story which follows the events of the novel. Raoul de Chagny is one of the two companions along with The Phantom that the player obtains when unlocking the story. The story has several endings to unlock of which some deviate from the original story.