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Roxane Character Analysis

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In Act IV, Roxane reveals to Christian that she mostly loved him because of his handsome appearance. However, she then confesses that over time, she has developed an even greater love for his soul. Therefore, his appearance is no longer as significant as it used to be:
Christian: And now?
Roxane: Your true self has prevailed over your outer appearance. I now love you for your soul alone.
Christian: Oh, Roxane!
Roxane: . . . But you can be happy now: your thoughts outshine your face. Your handsomeness was what first attracted me, but now that my eyes are open I no longer see it! (Rostand, 185)
Christian has conflicted emotions because now that he realizes Roxane has become acquainted to Cyrano’s soul, he is emotionally destroyed
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