The Phantom Had the Power to Hypnotize

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Generalizations: Statements that can be supported as true or false with facts from The Phantom of the Opera

Read the following statements. Then, decide if the statements are true or false. Once decided, support your decision with examples from the story. See the EXAMPLE below.

EXAMPLE The Phantom had the power to hypnotize. Is this statement true or false? ______True______

How do you know? (Cite examples from the story when the Phantom either did or did not have the power to hypnotize.) The Phantom hypnotized Christine several times: when she walked “through” the mirror & went to his lair, at the Masquerade ball, and in the cemetery.

1. Christine was easily manipulated. Is this statement true or false? ______

How do you know? (Cite examples from the story when Christine either was or was not easily manipulated.)

2. La Carlotta was narcissistic. (Remember, this one was a word of the day) Is this statement true or false? ______

How do you know? (Cite examples from the story when La Carlotta did or did not act narcissistic.)

3. Andre and Firmin did not know what was involved in running an opera house. Is this statement true or false? ______

How do you know? (Cite examples from the story when Andre & Firmin did or did not run the opera house well.)

4. Madame Giry was evil. Is this statement true or false? ______

How do you know? (Cite examples from the story when Madame Giry did or did not act in evil ways.)

5. Raoul and Christine’s love was true, long lasting love.

Is this statement true or false? ______

How do you know? (Cite examples from the story when Raoul & Christine’s love was or was not true and long lasting.) Name:______Date:______