In the time period of Edmond Rostand, a person’s honor was treasured. Honor determined a person’s character. Integrity and virtue meant everything. Likewise, upholding one’s honor is extremely important to Cyrano, the hero of Cyrano de Bergerac. Throughout the play he endeavors to be honorable in word and deed. Even at his death, despite all else, Cyrano recognizes the value of the rare and sacred white plume, his unstained honor. By showing honor in every aspect of his life Cyrano proves that true beauty is found in inner virtue and integrity.
Although it is hard, Cyrano shows honor even in battle by choosing bravery over cowardice. In doing this he shows that honor supersedes even life itself. In the following passage of stage direction is …show more content…
“Reciting, erect, amid a storm of bullets…He rushes forward, followed by a few (200). In this passage Cyrano chooses to face the enemy and fight, despite the seemingly hopeless odds of survival. Despite facing death, Cyrano chooses to act with valor and honor by leading his troops into battle. Instead of giving up or abandoning his troops Cyrano acts with bravery although it could cost him his life. This is such an admirable action that shows a beauty and strength of heart that is matchless against any outer appearance. In this passage, Cyrano shows that in the truly important moments of life looks don’t matter but rather the character of a person is the source of worth and beauty. Also in Act 4 De Guiche purposefully loses his scarf- which signifies that he is a title of military leadership- so that he will not be a target for the enemy. Upon hearing this Cyrano declares that he would never act with such cowardice:” But one does not lightly abdicate the honor to serve as target to the enemy. Had I been present when your scarf fell low, --Our courage, Sir, is of a different sort-- I would have picked it up and put it on” ( 161). Cyrano has higher ideas of honor than De Guiche and he doesn’t use survival as
Although it is hard, Cyrano shows honor even in battle by choosing bravery over cowardice. In doing this he shows that honor supersedes even life itself. In the following passage of stage direction is …show more content…
“Reciting, erect, amid a storm of bullets…He rushes forward, followed by a few (200). In this passage Cyrano chooses to face the enemy and fight, despite the seemingly hopeless odds of survival. Despite facing death, Cyrano chooses to act with valor and honor by leading his troops into battle. Instead of giving up or abandoning his troops Cyrano acts with bravery although it could cost him his life. This is such an admirable action that shows a beauty and strength of heart that is matchless against any outer appearance. In this passage, Cyrano shows that in the truly important moments of life looks don’t matter but rather the character of a person is the source of worth and beauty. Also in Act 4 De Guiche purposefully loses his scarf- which signifies that he is a title of military leadership- so that he will not be a target for the enemy. Upon hearing this Cyrano declares that he would never act with such cowardice:” But one does not lightly abdicate the honor to serve as target to the enemy. Had I been present when your scarf fell low, --Our courage, Sir, is of a different sort-- I would have picked it up and put it on” ( 161). Cyrano has higher ideas of honor than De Guiche and he doesn’t use survival as