Cyrano de Bergerac Flashcards
Who was Cyrano?
A courageous man who was in love with his cousin. Cursed with a long, ugly nose so he shall not confess his love.
Who was Roxane?
Cyrano’s cousin, a beautiful and intellectual heiress. She has a soft spot for romance and a love for poetry and wit.
Who was Christian?
Christian a handsome but simple young nobleman who lacks wit and intelligence. New to Paris and to the cadets, he falls in love with Roxane and joins Cyrano’s company of cadets.
What was Cyrano Good at?
Writing, Poetry, Reading
Why was Cyrano a hero?
because he didn’t confess his love or ruin the image of Christian for Roxane
What did roxane do at the battlefield?
She showed up at the battlefield with lots of food, baked goods, and wine for the soliders
Who was Ragenau?
He was the fat baker who would exchange his baked goods in change of someone listening to his poetry
Who is DeGuiche?
A powerful, married nobleman in love with Roxane and not fond of Cyrano. Deceitful and always angry, he attempts several times to have Cyrano killed, once by a hundred men.
Who is Le Bret?
Cyrano’s friend and closest confidant. He is a fellow soldier and guardsman. Le Bret worries that Cyrano’s principles will ruin his career, but Cyrano ignores Le Bret’s concerns.
Who is Montfleury?
A fat, untalented actor whom Cyrano bans from the stage.
