The dark, scary, and terrifying all contribute to the genre known as gothic literature. These elements can all be depicted in multiple ways however. Mysterious, supernatural beings and deeply felt emotions are the two that most directly apply to The Phantom of the Opera composed by Andrew Lloyd Webber and Frankenstein written by Mary Shelley. The Phantom of the Opera brings forth a love-crazed sociopath who strives to flourish his love with a lead soprano in an opera house. The Phantom inflicts terror and pain into “those who come between” (Webber) him and Christine, the soprano he cares for. The Phantom acts as an angel-like being, seeking to protect Christine and his opera house no matter the cost. He is an omniscient, mysterious character and throughout the play, little is revealed about his true identity. The Phantom’s deep emotional connection with Christine is also present throughout the play . and causes him to act in irrational ways The Phantom has a growing discontent with Christine due to her not loving him in “'the same way that he does to her. Throughout the play, The Phantom kills off the surrounding characters in order to draw himself closer to Christine, yet finally vanishes into thin air when he finally wins her love (Webber). Mary Shelley’s Frankenstein focuses on a dedicated scientist, Victor Frankenstein, who’s infatuation with creating new life lead to the creation of a repulsive creature. Frankenstein’s Monster is successfully created from various body parts and chemicals used by Victor. His creation, which Frankenstein describes as a “…demoniacal corpse to which [he] had so miserably given life” is supernatural in nature, being the first of any being to be created in such a manner, something so horrifying that Victor himself cannot believe the monstrosity of its existence. (Shelley 44). The desire for revenge is the motivating factor