On the other hand, lying can also become something of a requirement. At the end of Act IV, Christian has forced Cyrano to tell Roxane the truth, and let her choose who she still loves. However, right before it happens Christian gets shot, and in his last moments Cyrano tells him, ”I told her everything. It’s you she loves!” (413) Cyrano understands that telling Christian the truth was something to keep hidden at that moment. If he were to tell Christian what really happened right before he passes on, it would bring nothing but pain and sorrow to his final thoughts. His lies allow Christian to be at peace with his thoughts, believing that Roxane still loves him for who he was. Cyrano was willing to allow this to happen, even if it meant lying.
