Cyrano de Bergerac, Act 2, Scene 6 summary
Act 2, Scene 6 of 51 · 1 min to read the scene
In Act 2, Scene 6, a Capuchin friar asks for Madeleine Robin’s house, and Christian responds with irritation and a question about his purpose. Cyrano points him toward a street, receives a promise of prayer in thanks, and returns to Christian after the friar exits.
What happens
- Cyrano asks whether the friar is playing Diogenes.
- The friar names Madeleine Robin as the person whose house he seeks, while Christian interrupts with irritation.
- Cyrano gives directions, and the friar promises to pray his rosary in thanks.
- The friar exits, and Cyrano returns to Christian.

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What to notice
Cyrano greets the searching friar with a pointed question before helping him find his destination.
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Whose house does the friar seek?

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