Aww...
I would have drawn a Christine to complete the set, but I don't like her for one. For two, just looking at her hair and her big puffy dresses...It's not worth the trouble.
I actually printed Erik (Phantom) on one side and Raoul on the other and ta-da...new bookmark.

So, yeah I am like sooooo obsessed with The Phantom of the Opera right now. Such a good story. I love Erik and Raoul is just sho cute.


I don't rant often (I don't think) but here comes a rant about Raoul.
The Raoul Rant:

I just don't understand why so many people hate him. I can't go anywhere without seeing people take part in 'Raoul-bashing.' It doesn't make any sense. Usually when characters get bashed they're stupid or annoyingly evil.

Raoul has done nothing wrong!! He is an all around good, awesome character. Why don't people like him?

Is it because he ruined the ending for the book/movie? Okay, let's examine this closely. Raoul went to save Christine from the antagonist (correct me if I'm wrong, but in most plots this is a good thing) and got captured. Christine made the choice between which one she wanted!! If you want to blame someone for the Phantom not having a happy ending blame her. Better yet, isn't Erik to blame for his own unhappy ending? He let them go!!

There is nothing wrong with Raoul. He is an awesome, lovable character. And Patrick Wilson, who plays him in the 2004 movie, is nothing short of adorable!! And he has the most addictive sweet smile.

And the whole 'Fop' thing isn't funny anymore. You want to keep calling Raoul a Fop? Fine!! I can't stop you. But, let's look closely at the word.

fop - a man who is excessively vain and concerned about his dress, appearance, and manners.
_{(As provided by Dictionary.com.)}

Now, if you want to call Raoul a Fop under this definition it wouldn't be too very far from the truth. (Giving the aristocrat that he is.) But, think about it...doesn't that mean that Erik is also a Fop? I mean look at him. Is he not obsessed with his appearance? Does he not always dress to his finest? Are his manners not extravagant? I rest my case.


Okay...now I stop.