Cyrano de Bergerac is a play about a large nosed man who falls for his cousin, Roxane. This love never came to be, for Roxane loved another man. Cyrano became doubtful he would ever have a chance with her, since his confidence in his self image was not very high. He began to think no one would ever love him because he was ugly. He decided he could secretly confess his love through his writing, which Roxane believed was from her lover, Christian. Cyrano never confessed his love to Roxane, even after Christian’s death. Cyrano was on his deathbed before Roxane realized she fell in love with Cyrano’s writing and him as well instead of Christian.
Readers could argue either way if this play is a “comic” tragedy or a “tragic” comedy. Many would agree
Readers could argue either way if this play is a “comic” tragedy or a “tragic” comedy. Many would agree