He challenges members of the audience to fight him: He is a fearless and outgoing person, even cocky at

times.

He criticizes Montfleurys acting style: He says what means and means what he says, he doesnt care
about offending people.

He throws the bag of money on stage: He is an adventurous person that doesnt care about tangible
things but rather lives for experiences.

He bullies the citizen who stares at his nose: He likes establishing dominance over other people and is
slightly self-conscious.

He teaches the viscount how to properly insult his nose: He is very good at roasting people. He also
enjoys pointing out peoples mistakes.

He composes a ballad while defeating the viscount: He takes extreme pleasure in embarrassing people.
He is also amazing with words and is a smooth talker.

He takes very little food from the foodseller: He is very polite and mannerly and does not intend to be
mean to those who dont deserve.

He becomes very moody and subdued when the crowd has left: He loves attention and will die in front
of an audience if it impresses them.

He refuses to take Le Brets advice about Roxane: He is one to own up to his own mistakes and is intent
on making his own decisions.

He instantly decides to defend Ligniere from the 100 attackers: He loves a challenge and enjoys showing
off.

What is your first impression of Cyrano? Explain: Cyrano is a very outgoing and popular person, he is one
to show off and loves attention. He will never back down from a battle. He is not one to fall in love with
anyone. He is very gentlemen like and respects women. He is very good with words. He is also self-
conscious. He also doesnt care about offending people, basically an anti-liberal.

How does Valvert insult Cyrano just before their duel begins? How does Cyrano gain revenge for this
insult: Valvert insults Cyrano just before their duel begins by commenting on the size of Cyranos nose.
Cyrano gains revenge for this insult by stating all the other insults that Valvert could have said that
would have been better that the one that he wrote.

What is Le Brets advice to Cyrano regarding his love for his cousin? What is Cyranos reaction to the
advice? Why do you suppose he reacts this way: Le Brets advice is that he should confess his love to
Roxane. Cyranos reaction to the advice is that he should not because no one would ever love back
because he is to ugly and his nose it too big. He reacts this way because he is self-conscious and does
not like taking other peoples advice.
How does Rostand prepare the audience for Cyranos first entrance on stage? Do you feel this is an
effective technique? Why or Why not? Rostand prepares the audience for Cyranos first entrance on
stage by reading them lyrical flights of poetry. This extravagant technique is effective because it grasps
the attention of the audience and also matches Cyranos mystical stature.

In response to the question about where his life will lead, Cyrano tells Le Bret, Ive decided to excel in
everything. Do you think such and attitude is realistic in everyday life? No because there are going to
be pitfalls in life and if you expect to succeed at everything then the smallest thing will throw you off.