Scene five opens up with Cyrano and Le Bret having a conversation. The topic of discussion is Cyrano’s high numbered list of enemies some of which include Montfleury, De Guiche, Valvert, and Baro. Cyrano later discuses why he truly despises Montfleury and shares his true feelings about Roxanne. As scene five comes to a closing Le Bret is trying to convince Cyrano to go and talk to Roxanne, but Cyrano refuses fearing the chance of rejection. As the play progresses Cyrano finds out that Roxanne needs to talk to him in private at the Ragueneau’s Shop. Act one closes with Ligniere asking for Cyrano’s help after he finds out that one hundred men are after him.
Scenes 5-7 suggest that Cyrano is a brave and cocky guy. Cyrano shows signs of cockiness in the beginning of scene five when Le Bret is telling Cyrano all the enemies he has made thus far. Cyrano’s response to Le Bret was, “Stop! That’s already enough to delight me!” (pg 48). Cyrano’s response suggest that he gets a kick out of angering people. However, Cyrano shows a courageous side of him at the end of scene 7 when he decides to help Ligniere from getting attacked. The brave Cyrano goes on to say, “Lets go!” Gentlemen, when you see me charge, don’t come to my assistance, no matter how great the danger!” (pg 56). Thus far Cyrano should be labeled as courageous and a bit brash.
One new word I found in the text was divinity. (pg 50) Divinity is defined as of superhuman or surpassing excellence. (Dictionary.com) She creates grace without movement, and makes all divinity fit into her slightest gesture.
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