Cyrano de Bergerac Character Insights

In Act Four of Cyrano de Bergerac, Christian and Roxanne are married, and Cyrano and Christian are sent to war. At the siege of Arras, the soldiers face hunger and sickness. Cyrano bravely crosses enemy lines to deliver letters to Roxanne. Tensions rise with De Guiche, who signals a Spanish attack. Roxanne arrives, revealing her love for Christian's soul, not his looks. Christian realizes Cyrano's role in the letters and urges Cyrano to confess to Roxanne. However, Christian dies in battle, and Cyrano vows to avenge his death, charging into battle with courage.

What is the setting at the beginning of Act Four?

• A peaceful village

• The Siege of Arras

• A royal palace

• A bustling city

Why does Cyrano risk his life crossing enemy lines?

• To rescue a captured soldier

• To gather intelligence

• To sabotage the enemy

• To deliver a letter to Roxanne

What do the cadets complain about in the morning?

• The lack of entertainment

• The enemy's strength

• The weather

• Their hunger

How does Cyrano motivate the cadets?

• By giving a speech about home

• By offering them money

• By promising them food

• By threatening them

What does De Guiche boast about?

• His family heritage

• His intelligence

• His bravery in battle

• His wealth

What does Cyrano reveal to De Guiche?

• He has a secret weapon

• He retrieved De Guiche's white sash

• He is a spy

• He plans to surrender

Who unexpectedly arrives at the battlefield?

• The King

• A group of merchants

• Roxanne

• A messenger

Why does Roxanne say she came to the battlefield?

• To deliver a message

• To see Christian

• To negotiate peace

• To bring supplies

What realization does Christian come to about Roxanne's love?

• She loves him for his bravery

• She loves him for his wealth

• She loves him for his soul

• She loves him for his looks

What does Christian ask Cyrano to do regarding Roxanne?

• Tell her the truth about the letters

• Leave the battlefield

• Write another letter

• Propose to her