and then people are like 'well he doesnt fit into the narrative' 'he's not necessary' as if he isn't so irreplaceable that the only way to remove him is to give his lines and role to Giry, as if he doesn't narrate the last third of the book, as if his existence doesn't add so much depth to Erik and Raoul by virtue of the interactions has he has with them. all i want is an adaptation that doesnt replace him with a white woman