Act II Questions: Cyrano de Bergerac
1. What is Cyrano’s explanation for the ease with which he writes a love letter to Roxanne?
2. What does this explanation suggest about the nature and duration of his love for Roxane?
3. What do the poets assume about the man who routed a whole band of assassins the night before?
4. What is a bit strange about Cyrano’s feelings as he writes the love letter to Roxane?
5. How does Cyrano’s building excitement at Roxane’s forthcoming declaration create dramatic irony?
6. Why do you think Roxane brings up certain matters to Cyrano before she makes her confession to him?
7. Why might Cyrano’s hand feel feverish?
8. What is the instant when Cyrano realizes that she loves another man?
9. What does his reaction to this word show about his self-image?
10.Why does Cyrano attribute his sudden expression of dismay to physical pain?
11.How does Cyrano’s remark that Christian’ speech might be as crude as his hair is elegant reflect one of the play’s themes?
12.How is Cyrano’s reaction to Roxane’s comment about his courage against a hundred men an example of irony?
13.Describe Cyrano’s suffering as observed by Le Bret.
14.Why is Cyrano’s “triumph” particularly ironic at this time?
15.What does Cyrano’s introduction of the Gascon Cadets suggest about them?
16.Does Cyrano really try to make enemies?
17.How does De Guiche’s allusion to Don Quixote underline Cyrano’s idealism?
18.Explain the metaphor comparing Cyrano to a sleeping tiger.
19.What does Cyrano mean by his reply when Christian claims to be a fool?
20.Why do you think Cyrano makes his agreement with Christian? What might he hope to gain?
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