In Phantom of the Opera, what does it mean when they say "Raise up your han

Question:yes absolutely...because of the Punjab Lasso that Erik (the phantom) aquired in persia when he was there. Madame Giry warns Raoul because she has seen the Phantom use it herself. In the 2004 film she watches as he strangles the gypsy man that has held him in a cage, displaying him as a monster. You also see that he strangles Pianju and Buquet and almost Raoul with the Lasso. If you keep your hand up, there is a chance that you can prevent the lasso from totally strangling you.

Best Answer - Chosen by Asker: yes absolutely...because of the Punjab Lasso that Erik (the phantom) aquired in persia when he was there. Madame Giry warns Raoul because she has seen the Phantom use it herself. In the 2004 film she watches as he strangles the gypsy man that has held him in a cage, displaying him as a monster. You also see that he strangles Pianju and Buquet and almost Raoul with the Lasso. If you keep your hand up, there is a chance that you can prevent the lasso from totally strangling you.

This phrase has similar notation to that of an officer telling someone to put up there hands. This action makes clear to the speaker that the opposing person will not be able to gain access to their weapon and is willing to cooperate nonviolently. It was often used by men when approaching another person they were unsure of. You may hear this phrase in other movies taking place in Europe as recently as the 50's.

The Phantom's favourite method of killing is his punjab lasso. If you have your hand at your eyes, then you will be able to remove the rope more easily and harder for him to get it around your neck. Some also say it's because you shouldn't look at the Phantom's face......

While the second person is 100% correct, I may add that in the novel when Raoul is with the Persian, they are carrying pistols while they look for the Phantom. The Persian tells Raoul to keep his hand up so that he may either catch the noose, or Punjab Lasso, and fire upon the Phantom.

This refers to the Punjab Lasso. The phantom used it to kill people. if you kept your hand at the level of your eyes the lasso would also go around your arm so that you could work yourself free if it happened