Cryano De Bergerac

True words

From Cyrano's most noticeable nostrils drip feelings of inadequacy and anguish that hinder his life from true and honest love. Even though he draws close to directly speak of love to Roxanne, cloaked in darkness and disguised as another, he can never protest his own feelings. He allows his fear and inhibitions to control him. The noble act wherein Cyrano chokes down his pained love for Roxanne in the face of the ultimate tragedy, he bleeds for his good intentions. Is it better to painfully deprive oneself to benefit others? Lacking self-confidence yet intent to preserve nobility by unquestionably serving love's wishes through outright deception does Cyrano curse himself to a loveless-ness and personal anguish?

Neither one hundred men, nor a loudmouth theatrical scoundrel could intimidate the daring, courageous Cyrano de Bergerac. His fear lies within. Cyrano, unable to come to terms with his physical appearance and through self-contempt of inadequacy, he denies himself the possibility of love, swearing that his nose would deny it. He feels that no one could love his hideous visage. Roxanne, sweet, beautiful and pure, provides the soul of Cyrano's love and pain. He seeks her love but pained by her choice of another, denying his inner beauty, he fights against his ally Christian, who represents outer beauty and visual perfection.

When Cyrano finds his hopes crushed by Roxanne's love for Christian he resists marring his name to dissuade her or his feelings. With evident emotional pain he professes it is only his painful wound. Yet, the pain he feels is not physical but emotional torment. Without self-confidence and good looks Cyrano never reveals his true feelings, but from respect for her wishes he leaves her respectfully to protect Christian. He does not protest nor fight for his love. In complete contrast to Cyrano, Christian is young, handsome, but inexperienced in battle nor nearly as talented a lyricist. When repeatedly barraged with childish insults Cyrano surprisingly embraces the young man, he does not draw his sword. He understands that wishing to serve his lady he affirms to Christian that his lady Roxanne shares his feelings. Although initially elate, Christian's response drowns in self doubt and fear rather than excitement. He explains to Cyrano that he is a simple man and cannot fulfil the ideals of a lady of