Cyrano De Bergerac Theme Essay
I. Theme: Some unpleasant people are capable of incredibly selfless deeds
A. Cyrano De Bergerac's saving Ligniere from the ruffians. B. His selfless conduct concerning Roxane and Christian. C. His sacrifice concerning Roxane and Christian.
II. Conclusion
In Edmond Rostand's Cyrano De Bergerac, the story mainly focusses on Cyrano, a Gascon duelist with a remarkably long nose. The theme derived from the story teaches that some unpleasant people are capable of incredibly selfless deeds. Cyrano illustrates this lesson to its fullest. His unpleasant side can be seen throughout the course of the play, as he relentlessly duels and insults those who would insult his nose. His other side however, isn't seen until the end of the first act. He decides to help Ligniere make his way home, though the way is guarded by a dozen massive ruffians, hired to murder the drunk and anyone with him. He
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This is shown in his duels, especially the one at the Hotel de Bourgogne, where he ruins the career of Montfleury because he dare look at Roxane, who he also loves. It is also shown in the general way he treats people, especially the way he casually insults noble lords and rich counts. All over Paris his personality creates bitter enemies for him. But thankfully, he does manage to hold a few friends, and there lies the third example of his unending arrogance. Life with many enemies can be quite expensive, and Cyrano has only a very few friends. His coin is constantly running low, and with it his standard of living. His friends offer him money and assistance, but Cyrano's arrogance forbids it. He stubborn Gascon pride prevents him from accepting any gift of any kind. Instead, he starves and freezes in his small living space, very much alone. Cyrano de Bergerac's arrogance is his mortal enemy. It has to potential to lead him to a life of solitude and