Character Analysis: Cyrano De Bergerac
12/30/11
The Real Relationship Eleanor Roosevelt once said, "A mature person is one who does not think only in absolutes, who is able to be objective even when deeply stirred emotionally, who has learned that there is both good and bad in all people and all things, and who walks humbly and deals charitably." The tenor of this quote relates to the behavior of a character who posses compassion, despite the hardships he or she may face. The play Cyrano de Bergerac, written by Edmond Rostand, relates to Eleanor Roosevelt's quote dealing with characters whom act modest in the hardest times. Cyrano, Edmond Rostand's main character, acquires this modest trait. Cyrano loves a beautiful woman named Roxane, which is the purest love one could have. …show more content…
Roxanne clearly feels the need for both spiritual and physical desires and because Cyrano doesn't play that role, he sets out to make her happy with his compassionate disposition. Despite the hardship of experiencing Roxanne's love for someone else, Cyrano acts maturely by helping Christian, and by the conclusion of the play Cyrano acquires what he deserves, her love. Despite the hardship of Roxane's love to another man, Cyrano wholeheartedly takes Christian upon himself and helps him fill Roxane's desire for articulate poetry spoken to her. Roxane's yearning for love poetry is petrifying Christian because he is incapable of speaking eloquently to a woman. Christian: I need eloquence, and I have none! Cyrano: I’ll lend you mine! Lend me your conquering physical charm, and together we’ll form a romantic hero! Christian: What do you mean? Cyrano: Do you feel capable of repeating what I tell you every day? Christian: Are you suggesting . . . Cyrano: Roxane won’t be disillusioned! Together, we can win her heart! Will you let my soul pass from my leather jerkin and lodge beneath your embroidered double
This conversation expresses the fear Christian is relaying over to Cyrano. Cyrano is the first of the two to realize that they can combine their powers-Cyrano’s wit and poetry, and Christian’s good looks and charm—in an effort to woo Roxane. Love is a vulnerable trait of Cyrano, and he softens while he is willing to do anything for Roxane just to see her happy. Cyrano's act of kindness he is taking upon himself for Christian will essentially fill Roxane's desperate search of affectionate poetry. This mature action that Cyrano takes upon himself for Christian will ultimately bring him one step closer to what he deserves, Roxane. Even though, this task of being Christian's romantic mind is hard for Cyrano he undoubtedly fulfills it with genuine devotion to Roxane and Christian. Cyrano's first act of kindness begins with him giving Christian two pieces of advice.
One piece is physical and one piece is metaphorical. First, Cyrano hands Christian a previously written poem, instructing him to read it to Roxane. Christian seems nervous as he says, "First, There must be a few changes here and there - Written at random, can it fit Roxane?" Then Cyrano responds, "My son, have faith - Faith in the love of women for themselves - Roxane will know this letter for her own!" This interaction between these two love struck men shows the deep infatuation they Cyrano has for Roxane. Cyrano is willing to do anything to please Roxane, including giving Christian advice about Roxane because at this time in the play Roxane loves Christian . Despite Christian being on edge and believes Roxane will not recognize herself in the poem, Cyrano's gentle words calm Christian into believing that any women would identify herself in a descriptive poem. That is the second piece of advice that Cyrano explained to Christian. These two kindhearted pieces of advice given by Cyrano will bring Christian one step closer to Roxane; which means Cyrano is one step closer as well. Cyrano, giving over the knowledge of Roxane's craving for loving poetry is the first act of kinds he relays over to Christian . As the play progresses Roxane falls in love with Cyrano's writing, believing Christian is the romantic poet behind these eloquent lyrics. Even when Roxane is radically fixated on "Christian's …show more content…
poem," Cyrano still kindly plays along that Christian wrote it, in attempt that later on he will win Roxane's heart. His sarcastic disposition while helping Christian is simply seen through the conversation between him and Roxane. Roxane: You are teasing me! You are jealous! Cyrano: Jealous? Roxane: Of his poetry - you poets are like that… And these last lines - Are they not the last words in tenderness? "There is no more to say: only believe That unto you my whole heart gives on cry, and writing, writes down more the you receive; Sending you kisses through my finger-tips-- Lady, O read my letter with your lips" Cyrano: H'm, yes -- those last lines…but he overwrites! Roxane: Listen to this-- Cyrano: You know them all by heart? Roxane: Every one! Cyrano: O--come!
The tenor of this conversation is realization that Roxane has really fallen for Christian because of his expressive writing. Cyrano is glad to find Roxane’s opinion of Christian very high because it’s based on Cyrano's lyrical love letters, which she has memorized. This is the main act of kindness, Roxane falling for Christian, that Cyrano performs in the play. This leaves Roxane head over heels for Christian and his poetry; and in time Cyrano will receive what he is worthy of, Roxane. After a disaster Christian causes with Roxane he goes crawling back to Cyrano; and in a series of events, once again Cyrano uses all his energy to help Christian and Roxane's relationship. The last act Cyrano compiles is he imitates Christian’s voice and rhapsodizes his love to Roxane while hidden in the shadows beneath her balcony. Cyrano's imitation is very convincing, Cyrano: And what is a kiss, when all is done? A promise given under seal - a vow Taken before the shrine of memory - A signature acknowledged _ a rosy dot Over the i of Loving - a secret whispered To listening lips apart_ a moment made Immortal, with rush of wings unseen_ A sacrament of blossoms, a new song Sung by two hearts to an old simple tune_ The ring of one horizon around two souls Together, all alone! Roxane: Hush!…. Cyrano: Why, what shame? There was a queen of France, not long ago, And a great lord of England-a queen's gift, A crown jewel! Roxane: Indeed! …… Then-Come;…Gather your sacred blossom… Cyrano: Go!-
By the end Roxane is trembling and weeping in love. Cyrano accomplishes with his bit of energy left helping Christian and Roxane's relationship by moving Roxane with his passionate words. His rapture makes Christian climb up the balcony and kiss Roxane. This event Cyrano considers his own triumph because his words won her kiss, not anything that Christian did. In view of the fact that, Cyrano didn't play the role Roxane needs, he sets out to make her happy while getting Christian to grab a kiss from Roxane. Cyrano once again works out of the kindness of his heart to make Roxane and Christian's fake relationship work. The last act of kindness Cyrano takes upon himself is the moment before Christians death. Christian pulls Cyrano to Roxane and then leaves them alone together. Cyrano gets Roxane to confirm what she earlier claimed, that she would love the letter-writer even if he were ugly. As they proceed in conversation, Cyrano: Was it true- what you told him now? Roxane: It is true! I said that I should love him even... Cyrano: The word Comes hard-before me? Roxane: Even if he were... Cyrano: Say it -I shall not be hurt! -Ugly? Roxane: Even then I should love him.
This conversation is the moment of truth, Roxane reveals she could love someone even if they are hideous, physically speaking. Then, just as he is about to reveal the truth to her, Christian gets shot in battle. Cyrano cannot bear to tell the truth now. Instead, he lies to Christian. He tells him that the truth has been revealed to Roxane and that she still loves him, Christian. Christian dies a happy man, and Cyrano at last completes his entire mission of maturely involving himself in Christian and Roxane's relationship in the best way possible. The final scene of Cyrano De Bergerac ends with Roxane's realization that Cyrano is the real loving poet and he has been her love she longed for her entire life. She realizes as Cyrano reads his poem drenched in tears and blood that so long ago Christian claims is his. Even as night falls He can read the eloquent words, then did Roxane realize that Cyrano was the romantic all along. Cyrano, however, becomes delirious and starts acting as if he was fighting off invisible enemies. As his last moments of his life flash by, Roxane kisses him on the forehead and asks what immaculate thing he will take to heaven with him. As he dies, Cyrano opens his eyes and looks at her. He replies, “My white plume.” Cyrano can finally die because he knows that he has finally revealed his love to Roxane and she has reciprocated back. Roxane found the love she always hopes for, and that realization is all Cyrano needed
before his last day. As Eleanor Roosevelt once said, "A mature person is one who does not think only in absolutes, who is able to be objective even when deeply stirred emotionally, who has learned that there is both good and bad in all people and all things, and who walks humbly and deals charitably." The meaning of this quote directly relates to Cyrano in the play Cyrano de Bergerac. Cyrano goes through different events, time and time again to help Christian with his relationship with Roxane. Until the bitter end of Christian's life Cyrano finds the good in Christian and accomplishes what he promised himself, to make Roxane happy even if it means she loves someone else. His repeated actions shows how he is a humble man who deeply cares about others feelings besides his own. Despite the hardship of experiencing Roxanne's love for Christian, Cyrano acts maturely by helping him compassionately. The conclusion of the play Cyrano is dying knowing that Roxane finally appreciates his love and his poetry. After this event, Cyrano dies attaining what he deserves, Roxane's devoted love.
The Real Relationship Eleanor Roosevelt once said, "A mature person is one who does not think only in absolutes, who is able to be objective even when deeply stirred emotionally, who has learned that there is both good and bad in all people and all things, and who walks humbly and deals charitably." The tenor of this quote relates to the behavior of a character who posses compassion, despite the hardships he or she may face. The play Cyrano de Bergerac, written by Edmond Rostand, relates to Eleanor Roosevelt's quote dealing with characters whom act modest in the hardest times. Cyrano, Edmond Rostand's main character, acquires this modest trait. Cyrano loves a beautiful woman named Roxane, which is the purest love one could have. …show more content…
Roxanne clearly feels the need for both spiritual and physical desires and because Cyrano doesn't play that role, he sets out to make her happy with his compassionate disposition. Despite the hardship of experiencing Roxanne's love for someone else, Cyrano acts maturely by helping Christian, and by the conclusion of the play Cyrano acquires what he deserves, her love. Despite the hardship of Roxane's love to another man, Cyrano wholeheartedly takes Christian upon himself and helps him fill Roxane's desire for articulate poetry spoken to her. Roxane's yearning for love poetry is petrifying Christian because he is incapable of speaking eloquently to a woman. Christian: I need eloquence, and I have none! Cyrano: I’ll lend you mine! Lend me your conquering physical charm, and together we’ll form a romantic hero! Christian: What do you mean? Cyrano: Do you feel capable of repeating what I tell you every day? Christian: Are you suggesting . . . Cyrano: Roxane won’t be disillusioned! Together, we can win her heart! Will you let my soul pass from my leather jerkin and lodge beneath your embroidered double
This conversation expresses the fear Christian is relaying over to Cyrano. Cyrano is the first of the two to realize that they can combine their powers-Cyrano’s wit and poetry, and Christian’s good looks and charm—in an effort to woo Roxane. Love is a vulnerable trait of Cyrano, and he softens while he is willing to do anything for Roxane just to see her happy. Cyrano's act of kindness he is taking upon himself for Christian will essentially fill Roxane's desperate search of affectionate poetry. This mature action that Cyrano takes upon himself for Christian will ultimately bring him one step closer to what he deserves, Roxane. Even though, this task of being Christian's romantic mind is hard for Cyrano he undoubtedly fulfills it with genuine devotion to Roxane and Christian. Cyrano's first act of kindness begins with him giving Christian two pieces of advice.
One piece is physical and one piece is metaphorical. First, Cyrano hands Christian a previously written poem, instructing him to read it to Roxane. Christian seems nervous as he says, "First, There must be a few changes here and there - Written at random, can it fit Roxane?" Then Cyrano responds, "My son, have faith - Faith in the love of women for themselves - Roxane will know this letter for her own!" This interaction between these two love struck men shows the deep infatuation they Cyrano has for Roxane. Cyrano is willing to do anything to please Roxane, including giving Christian advice about Roxane because at this time in the play Roxane loves Christian . Despite Christian being on edge and believes Roxane will not recognize herself in the poem, Cyrano's gentle words calm Christian into believing that any women would identify herself in a descriptive poem. That is the second piece of advice that Cyrano explained to Christian. These two kindhearted pieces of advice given by Cyrano will bring Christian one step closer to Roxane; which means Cyrano is one step closer as well. Cyrano, giving over the knowledge of Roxane's craving for loving poetry is the first act of kinds he relays over to Christian . As the play progresses Roxane falls in love with Cyrano's writing, believing Christian is the romantic poet behind these eloquent lyrics. Even when Roxane is radically fixated on "Christian's …show more content…
poem," Cyrano still kindly plays along that Christian wrote it, in attempt that later on he will win Roxane's heart. His sarcastic disposition while helping Christian is simply seen through the conversation between him and Roxane. Roxane: You are teasing me! You are jealous! Cyrano: Jealous? Roxane: Of his poetry - you poets are like that… And these last lines - Are they not the last words in tenderness? "There is no more to say: only believe That unto you my whole heart gives on cry, and writing, writes down more the you receive; Sending you kisses through my finger-tips-- Lady, O read my letter with your lips" Cyrano: H'm, yes -- those last lines…but he overwrites! Roxane: Listen to this-- Cyrano: You know them all by heart? Roxane: Every one! Cyrano: O--come!
The tenor of this conversation is realization that Roxane has really fallen for Christian because of his expressive writing. Cyrano is glad to find Roxane’s opinion of Christian very high because it’s based on Cyrano's lyrical love letters, which she has memorized. This is the main act of kindness, Roxane falling for Christian, that Cyrano performs in the play. This leaves Roxane head over heels for Christian and his poetry; and in time Cyrano will receive what he is worthy of, Roxane. After a disaster Christian causes with Roxane he goes crawling back to Cyrano; and in a series of events, once again Cyrano uses all his energy to help Christian and Roxane's relationship. The last act Cyrano compiles is he imitates Christian’s voice and rhapsodizes his love to Roxane while hidden in the shadows beneath her balcony. Cyrano's imitation is very convincing, Cyrano: And what is a kiss, when all is done? A promise given under seal - a vow Taken before the shrine of memory - A signature acknowledged _ a rosy dot Over the i of Loving - a secret whispered To listening lips apart_ a moment made Immortal, with rush of wings unseen_ A sacrament of blossoms, a new song Sung by two hearts to an old simple tune_ The ring of one horizon around two souls Together, all alone! Roxane: Hush!…. Cyrano: Why, what shame? There was a queen of France, not long ago, And a great lord of England-a queen's gift, A crown jewel! Roxane: Indeed! …… Then-Come;…Gather your sacred blossom… Cyrano: Go!-
By the end Roxane is trembling and weeping in love. Cyrano accomplishes with his bit of energy left helping Christian and Roxane's relationship by moving Roxane with his passionate words. His rapture makes Christian climb up the balcony and kiss Roxane. This event Cyrano considers his own triumph because his words won her kiss, not anything that Christian did. In view of the fact that, Cyrano didn't play the role Roxane needs, he sets out to make her happy while getting Christian to grab a kiss from Roxane. Cyrano once again works out of the kindness of his heart to make Roxane and Christian's fake relationship work. The last act of kindness Cyrano takes upon himself is the moment before Christians death. Christian pulls Cyrano to Roxane and then leaves them alone together. Cyrano gets Roxane to confirm what she earlier claimed, that she would love the letter-writer even if he were ugly. As they proceed in conversation, Cyrano: Was it true- what you told him now? Roxane: It is true! I said that I should love him even... Cyrano: The word Comes hard-before me? Roxane: Even if he were... Cyrano: Say it -I shall not be hurt! -Ugly? Roxane: Even then I should love him.
This conversation is the moment of truth, Roxane reveals she could love someone even if they are hideous, physically speaking. Then, just as he is about to reveal the truth to her, Christian gets shot in battle. Cyrano cannot bear to tell the truth now. Instead, he lies to Christian. He tells him that the truth has been revealed to Roxane and that she still loves him, Christian. Christian dies a happy man, and Cyrano at last completes his entire mission of maturely involving himself in Christian and Roxane's relationship in the best way possible. The final scene of Cyrano De Bergerac ends with Roxane's realization that Cyrano is the real loving poet and he has been her love she longed for her entire life. She realizes as Cyrano reads his poem drenched in tears and blood that so long ago Christian claims is his. Even as night falls He can read the eloquent words, then did Roxane realize that Cyrano was the romantic all along. Cyrano, however, becomes delirious and starts acting as if he was fighting off invisible enemies. As his last moments of his life flash by, Roxane kisses him on the forehead and asks what immaculate thing he will take to heaven with him. As he dies, Cyrano opens his eyes and looks at her. He replies, “My white plume.” Cyrano can finally die because he knows that he has finally revealed his love to Roxane and she has reciprocated back. Roxane found the love she always hopes for, and that realization is all Cyrano needed
before his last day. As Eleanor Roosevelt once said, "A mature person is one who does not think only in absolutes, who is able to be objective even when deeply stirred emotionally, who has learned that there is both good and bad in all people and all things, and who walks humbly and deals charitably." The meaning of this quote directly relates to Cyrano in the play Cyrano de Bergerac. Cyrano goes through different events, time and time again to help Christian with his relationship with Roxane. Until the bitter end of Christian's life Cyrano finds the good in Christian and accomplishes what he promised himself, to make Roxane happy even if it means she loves someone else. His repeated actions shows how he is a humble man who deeply cares about others feelings besides his own. Despite the hardship of experiencing Roxanne's love for Christian, Cyrano acts maturely by helping him compassionately. The conclusion of the play Cyrano is dying knowing that Roxane finally appreciates his love and his poetry. After this event, Cyrano dies attaining what he deserves, Roxane's devoted love.