Act Two
Scene V & Vl
Major characters: Cyrano and Roxane
Minor character(s): The Duenna
Scene V Cyrano, Roxane, and the Duenna
Cyrano: I’ll give her my letter with the slightest opportunity! (ROXANE, masked, appears behind the glass of the door, followed by the DUENNA. Cyrano goes to open the door.) Come in! (Takes the DUENNA aside.) May I have a word with you?
The Duenna: Have a few more, if you like.
Cyrano: Do you like pastry?
The Duenna: I’m so in love with it!
Cyrano: (Quickly taking some of the paper bags on the counter.) Good. Here are two sonnets by Monsieur Benserade….
The Duenna: (Disappointed) Oh….
Cyrano: ...Which I’ll fill with some custard tarts for you. (The DUENNA’S face brightens.)
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Roxane:
Cyrano: Then how do you know he loves you?
Roxanne:
Cyrano: You say he’s a Cadet?
Roxane:
Cyrano: What’s his name?
Roxane:
Cyrano: Neuvillette? There’s no Cadet by that name.
Roxanne:
Cyrano: You’ve fallen in love so quickly! But, my poor girl. . .
The Duenna: (Opening the door in the background) I’ve eaten all the pastry, Monsieur de Bergerac!
Roxane:
Cyrano: Then read the poetry on the bags! (The Duenna disappears.) My poor girl, you’re so fond of fine words and the gracious wit—what if he should prove to be an uncultured savage?
Roxane:
Cyrano: His speech may be as crude as his hair is elegant.
Roxanne:
Cyrano: Yes, all words are delicate when they come from the adorned with a shapely mustache. . . . But what if he’s a fool?
Roxane:
Cyrano: (After a time) You brought me here to tell me this? I confess I don’t quite understanding why.
Roxane:
Cyrano: And that we always provoke a duel with any newcomer who gains the favor of being admitted among us without being a Gascon? Is that what you were told?
Roxane:
Cyrano: (Aside) And with good reason!
Roxane:
Cyrano: Alright then, I’ll protect your little baron.
Roxane:
Cyrano: Yes,
The author illustrates Cyrano’s action as being heroic; he is respected and loved by most but his boldness earns him adversaries, even though, duels begin because of his extraordinary nose. Which in fact, makes him insecure about himself and prevents him from professing his love to Roxane. Furthermore, Cyrano values Roxane for her beauty and intelligence; unlike Christian, who admired her for her beauty. What Roxane was looking for in a man Cyrano had, besides his extraordinary nose. Ideally, Cyrano wanted to make Roxane happy and he would do anything for
Roxane’s desire for beautiful language and exquisite confessions of love heavily affect the behavior of Christian and Cyrano. When Christian attempts to tell Roxane that he loves her, Roxane, angered, pouts, “You offer skimmed milk when I ask for cream. Tell me how you love me” (76). While, for many people, a simple declaration of love is more than sufficient, Roxane expects her love to come in the form of exquisite, extravagant, and embellished poetry. Her demands for flowery language place an immense, stressful burden on Christian, who struggles to please her.
His uncouth appearance had made Cyrano insecure about his looks, and he uses violence to overcome that insecurity. In Act I, Cyrano had accused The Mendler for looking at his nose, when in fact The Mendler was minding his own business. Instead, Cyrano started to yelled at him and eventually he had punched the Mendler. This short scene, indicates that Cyrano puts plenty of attentions to his nose, even though people are not aware of that “flaw”. Human beings put so much attention to that specific that they don 't like, and tends to cause problems among themselves and others around them.
This quote illustrates that Cyrano is strong and he is confident about his battle skill. Even if there is thousands men front of him, he is not afraid because he know he extraordinary wit and a dizzying array of skills. The author purpose is to show Cyrano is not afraid of his death. The moment he was dying; he representing his battle skill, and what he did in past and being proud of himself. Cyrano was an example of ardent defender of integrity and
For instance, Cyrano even used his flaws to flaunt his superiority over others. Showing the first signs of Cyrano’s egotistical thoughts, he demonstrated that having a large nose is not such a grotesque characteristic: “I carry it with pride, because a big nose is a sign of affability, kindness, courtesy, wit, generosity, and courage” (Rostand 37). Complacently and smugly, Cyrano believed that his preeminence and wittiness made him superior to his peers. As an example, Cyrano seemed irritated when others did not do as he told them, and used his intellect for
Mrs.Kidd Oral Reflective Statement on Cyrano de Bergerac My understanding of this play was most enhanced by the presentations of Jeniveve, on the actual real life of Cyrano de Bergerac, and Ester’s presentation on Rostand which consisted of who he was and how he wrote. I think both of the presentations do help each other in explaining who Cyrano actually was, and why certain changes were made. In Jeniveve’s presentation, the focus was towards how did the real Cyrano de Bergerac compare with the fictional one from the text itself.
A second example of Cyrano’s courage is when “‘Watching you other people making friends everywhere—as a dog makes friends! I mark the manner of these canine courtesies and think: "My friends are of a cleaner breed; here comes—thank God—another enemy!" Le Bret responds,“‘But this is madness!”’ But Cyrano continues,“‘Method, let us say. It is my pleasure to displease.
Cyrano and Christian are contrasting characters, but their traits together make the perfect man. Cyrano is unable to confess his love to Roxanne because his nose makes him insecure about his looks. Believing Roxane will never love a stupid person, Christian comes to Cyrano for help when she expects a letter from him. Cyrano comes up with the plan that he will write the letters to Roxane, and Christian will give them to her as letters written from himself. Christian is able to be the face of the plan because of his handsome outer appearance, while Cyrano is the brains.
The first characteristic that makes Cyrano a tragic hero is that he has a tragic flaw, and this occurs because of his appearance. The first example of this is how he constantly pokes fun at his nose, which causes him to be vulnerable to others. The men, including Le Bret, Ragueneau, and Ligniere are all at the local bakery making fun of Cyrano: “a nose, gentlemen, that makes one feel like squealing” (Rostand 16). Because Cyrano constantly makes fun of his nose, he is giving permission for others to do it as well. By
Another noteworthy example of his pernicious soul is when Cyrano is affronted by the Viscount who insults Cyrano's nose. Cyrano replies, “Minute! What now? Accuse me of a ridiculous thing! Small-my nose?”
In the book, Cyrano is conveyed to be nervous, anxious, and excited to meet Roxane in Raganaue’s shop. In act two, the text states, “I will write, fold it, give it her, and fly! (Throws down the pen): Coward!. . .But strike me dead if I dare to speak to her,. . .ay, even one single word!(To Ragueneau): What time is it?"
“A Peasant” and “In Cardigan Market” Comparison Essay ' In Cardigan Market' and 'A Peasant' both present characters in their own environment. After examining the poems in detail, compare the ways in which the two poets present these characters. The character of 'Iago Prytherch' in 'A Peasant' and the character of 'Auntie Jane fish' in 'In Cardigan Market' are explored and presented using their thoughts, actions and observations. In both poems the character presentation is indirect and the poems are also both written in the first person.
In the story of Cryano de Bergerac by Edmond Rostand there are many complex characters Roxane being one of the many. Although some claim she is nothing but a love interest it is obvious her character is far more in depth and interesting than she is credited for being. She is a love interest in one sense but also a strong woman and an in depth character who evolves throughout the book. She is aware of what she wants, she is intelligent, and she even shares many traits with the beloved Cyrano.
Edmond Rostand reflects Cyrano’s intent through his language. He does this to allow the reader to infer that Cyrano will eventually win Roxane’s love because of his uniqueness. In Act III, Cyrano exclaims: I fell from the moon! (Rostand, 140).
Desdemona: Oh right, I recall telling Cassio we would have breakfast with him.