The Phantom of the Opera
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All Characters Christine Daaé Erik / The Phantom of the Opera / The Ghost / The Voice Viscount Raoul de Chagny Daroga of Mazenderan / The Persian Count Philippe de Chagny Christine’s Father Mme Valerius Firmin Richard Armand Moncharmin Mme Giry Carlotta M. Poligny M. Debienne Inspector Mifroid M. Faure Mercier M. Rémy Gabriel Joseph Buquet Baroness de Castelot-Barbezav / Little Meg Giry Professor Valerius Papin Lachenal Mauclair
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The Phantom of the Opera

by

Gaston Leroux
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Daroga of Mazenderan / The Persian Character Analysis

The Persian is a mysterious character who appears various times in the novel before being given a clear identity. At the beginning of the novel, it seems as though the Persian might be one of Erik’s allies. The Daroga (the Persian term for “chief of police”) is one of Erik’s longtime friends, having saved Erik from capital punishment during Erik’s early days as an illusionist for the Shah of Persia. However, even though Daroga admires Erik for his talent and ingenuity, he often refers to Erik as a “monstrous fiend,” thus proving highly aware of Erik’s cruel instincts. The Persian’s alliance with Raoul, in which he puts his own life at risk, reveals that Daroga’s main goal is a noble one: to keep Erik from causing harm to others. Although Inspector Mifroid and M. Faure consider Daroga insane, the narrator and Raoul both conclude that he is an honorable man. The reader is thus encouraged to trust the Persian’s testimony, which plays a crucial role in revealing the actions and motives of the titular Phantom of the Opera.

Daroga of Mazenderan / The Persian Quotes in The Phantom of the Opera

The The Phantom of the Opera quotes below are all either spoken by Daroga of Mazenderan / The Persian or refer to Daroga of Mazenderan / The Persian. For each quote, you can also see the other characters and themes related to it (each theme is indicated by its own dot and icon, like this one:
The Natural vs. the Supernatural Theme Icon
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Chapter 13 Quotes

“Oh, how I hate him!” cried Raoul. “And you, Christine, tell me: do you hate him too? I need to know so that I can listen to the rest of your extraordinary tale with some peace of mind.”

“No, I do not hate him,” said Christine simply.

Related Characters: Christine Daaé (speaker), Viscount Raoul de Chagny (speaker), Erik / The Phantom of the Opera / The Ghost / The Voice, Daroga of Mazenderan / The Persian
Love vs. Jealousy Theme Icon
Page Number: 140
Explanation and Analysis:
Chapter 24 Quotes

“I don’t express myself like other people. I don’t do anything like other people. But I am very tired of it! Tired of having a forest and a torture chamber in my home! Sick of living like a mountebank, in a house full of tricks! Yes, I am sick and tired of it all! I want a nice, quiet apartment like everyone else, with ordinary doors and windows, and a proper wife.”

Related Characters: Erik / The Phantom of the Opera / The Ghost / The Voice (speaker), Christine Daaé, Viscount Raoul de Chagny, Daroga of Mazenderan / The Persian
Related Symbols: The Ring
Beauty vs. Ugliness Theme Icon
Page Number: 244
Explanation and Analysis:
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Daroga of Mazenderan / The Persian Quotes in The Phantom of the Opera

The The Phantom of the Opera quotes below are all either spoken by Daroga of Mazenderan / The Persian or refer to Daroga of Mazenderan / The Persian. For each quote, you can also see the other characters and themes related to it (each theme is indicated by its own dot and icon, like this one:
The Natural vs. the Supernatural Theme Icon
).
Chapter 13 Quotes

“Oh, how I hate him!” cried Raoul. “And you, Christine, tell me: do you hate him too? I need to know so that I can listen to the rest of your extraordinary tale with some peace of mind.”

“No, I do not hate him,” said Christine simply.

Related Characters: Christine Daaé (speaker), Viscount Raoul de Chagny (speaker), Erik / The Phantom of the Opera / The Ghost / The Voice, Daroga of Mazenderan / The Persian
Love vs. Jealousy Theme Icon
Page Number: 140
Explanation and Analysis:
Chapter 24 Quotes

“I don’t express myself like other people. I don’t do anything like other people. But I am very tired of it! Tired of having a forest and a torture chamber in my home! Sick of living like a mountebank, in a house full of tricks! Yes, I am sick and tired of it all! I want a nice, quiet apartment like everyone else, with ordinary doors and windows, and a proper wife.”

Related Characters: Erik / The Phantom of the Opera / The Ghost / The Voice (speaker), Christine Daaé, Viscount Raoul de Chagny, Daroga of Mazenderan / The Persian
Related Symbols: The Ring
Beauty vs. Ugliness Theme Icon
Page Number: 244
Explanation and Analysis:
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