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Cyrano de Bergerac, Act 4, Scene 10 summary

Act 4, Scene 10 of 51 · 5 min to read the scene

In Act 4, Scene 10, Roxane declares that she would love Christian regardless of his looks, but his fatal wound stops Cyrano from revealing his secret. Cyrano lets her credit Christian with his words, sends her away under De Guiche’s protection, and leads the cadets against the attacking enemy.

What happens

  1. Roxane assures Cyrano that even a hideous Christian would receive greater love from her, and Cyrano begins to speak.
  2. Le Bret interrupts with whispered news, and cadets bring in Christian, whom the enemy’s first shot strikes.
  3. Cyrano tells the dying Christian that Roxane knows everything and still loves him, while she tries to stop his bleeding.
  4. Roxane finds the letter Cyrano identifies as his own and mourns Christian’s poetic gifts, while Cyrano confirms her praise.
  5. As the battle intensifies, Roxane faints, and Cyrano asks De Guiche to carry her to safety.
  6. Cyrano rallies the wounded cadets around Roxane’s handkerchief and charges as enemy volleys strike them down.

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In this scene

CyranoRoxaneChristianLe BretDe Guiche

What to notice

Cyrano gives Christian reassurance without revealing his secret to Roxane. His words preserve her belief while denying his own hope.

Quick check

Who carries the unconscious Roxane away, with Ragueneau’s help?

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