What is the plot of the story? There is usually a conflict and a resolution.

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The primary conflict revolves around Erik's love for Christine, which she rejects, as she is in love with Raoul.

Resolution: During a production of Faust, Erik kidnaps Christine and gives her an ultimatum: marry him or he will blow up the entire opera house. Christine refuses, but later discovers that Erik has kidnapped Raoul and the Persian and has trapped them inside a torture chamber. In order to save them, as well as the occupants of the opera house, Christine agrees to marry Erik.