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.
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
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