Cyrano de Bergerac, Act 5, Scene 3 summary
Act 5, Scene 3 of 51 · 2 min to read the scene
In Act 5, Scene 3, Ragueneau tells Le Bret that a falling piece of wood strikes Cyrano, leaving him unconscious with a severe head wound. The two hurry toward his room because getting up could kill him, while Roxane sees their departure but mistakes its cause.
What happens
- Ragueneau reports seeing a servant drop a large piece of wood from a window above Cyrano.
- He describes finding Cyrano with a severe head wound and carrying him to his attic room.
- Ragueneau says a doctor comes, but Cyrano remains unconscious and has no one beside him.
- Le Bret takes Ragueneau through the chapel to reach Cyrano quickly.
- Roxane calls after Le Bret, receives no answer, and assumes Ragueneau has another problem.
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What to notice
The warning makes Cyrano’s immediate danger clear and explains why the men hurry to reach him.
Quick check
Why do Le Bret and Ragueneau hurry to Cyrano?
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