A Letter

This letter written from Antoinette to Erik represents hope. Antoinette wrote the letter to Erik informing him that he had a son. This information gives Erik hope that perhaps Christine will return to him. When Pierre agrees to stay with Erik, it is this new found hope that encourages Erik to be a better person.

Cape

This cape is a symbol of gallantry. Erik hands this cape to Cholly to lay out on the slushy street so that Christine can walk to her carriage without getting her feet wet.

A Toy Monkey Music Box

This musical monkey is a symbol of the past and memories of the past. When Christine hears the tune this monkey played, she remembered the time she had spent with Erik in the Paris Opera House. Erik also identifies himself with the use of the music box. When Christine hears the...