Cyrano de Bergerac, Act 6, Scene 2 summary
Act 6, Scene 2 of 51 · 5 min to read the scene
In Act 6, Scene 2, Roxane reveals that she loves Baron Christian de Neuvillette and asks Cyrano to protect him from challenges within his company. Cyrano turns pale at her praise of Christian’s looks, but promises friendship and protection, while she urges him to have Christian write.
What happens
- Roxane thanks Cyrano for defeating the count whom De Guiche wants her to marry.
- They recall childhood games at Bergerac, and Roxane cleans and bandages Cyrano’s wounded hand.
- Roxane confesses her love for Baron Christian de Neuvillette, whose beauty she praises despite never speaking with him.
- Cyrano questions whether Christian has wit, while Roxane fears the Gascon soldiers might challenge the newcomer.
- Cyrano promises to befriend Christian and prevent duels; Roxane leaves after asking that Christian write to her.
- Cyrano stands silently with lowered eyes, and Ragueneau looks through the door.
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What to notice
Roxane defines Cyrano’s place in her life as she asks him to help Christian. His promise follows despite his visible distress.
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Why does Roxane ask Cyrano to protect Christian?
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