Thanks. Yep, would agree, definitely saw a "Phantom of the Opera" influence, complete with the piano - that she watches him play at one point. And "Phantom" is another Spengali reference - the man capturing the maiden and training her - so she becomes his work of art. Which may explain why I've always struggled with Phantom of the Opera. The original version is a lot like Shaw's Pgymallion, the Phantom is not depicted as a nice guy, but an insane twisted man, filled with vengeance. In the musical, he comes across as a mesmerzing and somewhat sympathetic character much like V.
I think Evie respects his wishes because unlike Christine, she sees V as her savior, father, lover, brother, guide - while Christine sees him as lover/teacher. The relationship is subtley different.
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Date: 2006-08-24 04:08 am (UTC)I think Evie respects his wishes because unlike Christine, she sees V as her savior, father, lover, brother, guide - while Christine sees him as lover/teacher. The relationship is subtley different.