Cyrano de Bergerac, Act 9, Scene 2 summary
Act 9, Scene 2 of 51 · 4 min to read the scene
In Act 9, Scene 2, Christian de Neuvillette answers the cadets’ mockery by repeatedly mentioning Cyrano’s nose during his account of a fight, despite their warnings about his temper. Cyrano checks his anger after hearing the newcomer’s name, but finally orders everyone else out, leaving the two men facing each other.
What happens
- The cadets mock Christian and warn him that mentioning Cyrano’s nose invites deadly retaliation.
- Christian asks Carbon de Castel-Jaloux how to handle their swagger, and Carbon tells him to show courage.
- Cyrano begins recounting his fight, and Christian interrupts with a reference to his nose.
- After hearing Christian’s name, Cyrano restrains himself, even as Christian repeatedly interrupts with more nose jokes.
- Cyrano orders everyone else out, and the frightened company leaves him alone with Christian.
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In this scene
What to notice
Cyrano ends the public exchange and demands a private confrontation. The others leave expecting violence, but the scene stops before either man acts.
Quick check
What does Carbon advise Christian to do about the swaggering Southerners?
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