The Rise of the Rose 09/02/2015 Why is the Phantom's symbol a red rose and not a yellow tulip? During the Victorian era, when the story takes place, flowers, in particular combinations, conveyed particular messages. A custom developed for lovers (or would-be lovers) to communicate using this "language of flowers." Red roses told the recipient that the sender loved her. (Men were usually the senders, and women the recipients). Red rosebuds also signified purity and beauty, as well as love. The Phantom probably added a black
Why is the Phantom's symbol a red rose and not a yellow tulip? During the Victorian era, when the story takes place, flowers, in particular combinations, conveyed particular messages. A custom developed for lovers (or would-be lovers) to communicate using this "language of flowers." Red roses told the recipient that the sender loved her. (Men were usually the senders, and women the recipients). Red rosebuds also signified purity and beauty, as well as love. The Phantom probably added a black
