In the "Phantom of the Opera" movie, what is the significance of the ring?
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It just symbolizes his love, more specifically the type of love he has for her.  When she puts it on her finger, she is telling him that she will stay with him to spare Raoul's life.  When she hands it back, she is telling him that it is over.  Interestingly, it is the same ring that he rips off her neck, the one that Raoul gave her.  It kind of illustrates how the Phantom is trying to steal Christine's love, but it was never his to take in the first place.  It would never be the same as real love, though he tries to force it.  When she kisses the Phantom, he understands true love fore the first time, but he also realizes that it is love for Raoul, not him.  One of the most powerful moments in the movie.
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From Nigel Collins, editor-in-chief of Ring Magazine, opined that the term "ring" meant that during the early fights, spectators formed a "ring" around the boxers. But this led to problems with the spectators occasionally jumping into the fray.  So they eventially had to encircle the fighters with ropes.  Naturally, it was easiest to create a square, or rectangle, with four posts in the corners.  Eventially, the fighting surface became a heavy tensioned canvas and was raised off the floor.  But the term "ring" has kept on.\n\nCollins' summary here:\n\nhttp://espn.go.com/magazine/vol3no26answerguy.html
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It is an act of loyalty and fealty.  When the Queen of England receives ambassadors and statesmen they kiss her hand.  At the Coronation peers of the realm approach the sovereign and kiss his or her hand as a token of their submission to his/her rule.  The bishop's ring is a symbol of the bishop's fidelity to and nuptial bond with the church, his spouse. It signifies the bishop's symbolic marriage to the church or Christ. The bishop's ring is usually made of gold with an amethyst. An archbishop's ring is made of gold with a garnet. The bishop's ring was first mentioned as an official part of the bishop's insignia in the early seventh century.  I think that bishops have some say in the design (I have entertained a bishop and an archbishop for dinner in my time and taken a good look at their choice of ring).  You may find this link useful for examining designs.http://66.102.7.104/search?q=cache:YXmIdn9tbBYJ:www.eccconline.com/Rings.html+archbishop%27s+ring&hl=en&gl=us&ct=clnk&cd=3
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A ring.....Bilbo Baggins
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Phantom of the Opera!! lol i love that movie..\nhes an elder who puts a monkey music player thingy on her grave, then sees a red rose with a ring on it.. and thats the final scene..
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Yes, the book was really good. I'm not sure about the movie, though. I'm going to see it, definitely, but certain things I'm dubious about. Such as the burn mark on Eragon's palm. In the book, the Riders are sometimes called 'Argetlam' which in the ancient language, literally means silver palm. Arget means silver. In the book, the silver mark of the Riders is from touching their dragon. In the movie (as far as I could tell, anyway), the burn mark is swirled in the shape of a lower case E, but does not appear to be silver. If Hollywood changed that, what other things have they changed?
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Lord of the Rings is one of, if not THE, best movies ever made. Basically there's this small creature called a hobbit that ends up having to destroy a very powerful ring to save Middle Earth. Awesome movie, you definitely have to watch it.
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I'm not completely sure, but I do know that the ring signals that the next day will be rainy. Perhaps it has something to do with an incoming front. Or a rise in humidity.
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MOVIE: "The Phantom Of The Opera" 2004\nANIMAL: wolf\nCOLOR: dark navy blue
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'The Ring' - japanese version. Ooooooohhhhhh mondo scary man.
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Important part of the wedding ceremony is exchanging wedding rings between bride and groom and that is a memorable moment as it will remind of commitment, devotion, and love throughout the years of life together. Because of such importance, wedding rings are chosen carefully and thoughtfully, knowing the perfect wedding rings vary for every one and comes to be very personal\n\nIf you elope, are you going to let everyone know when you get back that you are married?  That would be important to know when answering this question.
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" The traditional wedding ring of the Irish since the 17th Century, the Royal Claddagh ring is today worn by people all over the world as a universal symbol of love, loyalty, friendship and fidelity, and of their Irish heritage.\n\n For love, we wear the heart. In friendship, we wear the hands. And, in loyalty and lasting fidelity: we wear the Royal Claddagh crown.\n\n Worn on the right hand, with crown and heart facing out, the ring tells that the wearer's heart is yet to be won. While under love's spell it is worn with heart and crown facing inwards. Wearing the ring on the left hand, with the crown and heart facing inwards, signifies that your love has been requited.\n\n An original symbol of the "Fisher Kings" of the Galway town of Claddagh, Ireland, was first fashioned into the traditional ring back in the 17th Century during the reign of Mary II. Legend has it that an Irish young man, Richard Joyce, bound for the West Indian slave plantations was kidnapped himself in rough seas by a band of Mediterranean pirates and sold to a Moorish goldsmith who over the many long years of his exile helped him perfect the skills of a master craftsman. When in 1689 King William III negotiated the return of the slaves, Joyce returned to Galway - despite, it said, the Moor's offer of the daughter's hand in marriage and a princely dowry of half of all his wealth.\n\n Back in Ireland a young women had never stopped faithful waiting for her true love to return. Upon which time when he presented her with the now famous Royal Claddagh gold ring - a symbol of their enduring love. Two hands to represent their friendship, the crown to signify their loyalty and lasting fidelity, and the sign of the heart to symbolise their eternal love for each other. They soon married, never to be separated again."
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It means moisture high up (probably ~5 kilometers) but it does not necessarily mean rain.  I used to see that in San Diego quite a lot, and it hardly ever rained.\n\nThe ring is caused by cirrus clouds, which is one of the three main types of clouds (the others being cumulus and stratus).
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it's Raoul. The actual story are his memories of what happened. some people actually think it is the phantom!!! come on ! the guy says "the viconte de Chagny" it's clear he is Raoul!
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Yes it rings bells\nYes I've seen it\nNo I don't know what it is sorry I too want to know what it is.
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I heard about this one ages ago but was never able to confirm it. Supposedly, back in medieval days, the ring bearer rang a bell before the bride came down the aisle in an effort to ward off evil spirits. Apparently, back then, the ring bearer did not actually carry the ring, another wedding party member did. It was the ring bearer's only duty to ring the bell.
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Phantom of the Opera\nBreakfast at Tiffany's\nLord of the Rings Trilogy\nShag the Movie\nTransporter 1 & 2\nRudy\nChristmas Vacation