Cyrano de Bergerac, Part 1, Act 2, Scene 2 summary
Part 1, Act 2, Scene 2 of 51 · 2 min to read the scene
In Act 2, Scene 2, Roxane enters Clomire’s house after telling Cyrano that she wants Christian to speak beautifully about love without preparing anything. Cyrano eagerly asks about her plan, promises secrecy, and calls for Christian once she shuts the door.
What happens
- Roxane and the duenna approach Clomire’s house, where Alcandre and Lysimon are due to speak.
- The duenna notices the muffled door knocker and knocks gently.
- Roxane asks Cyrano to tell Christian to wait if he arrives.
- Cyrano asks what she intends to discuss with Christian, and she reveals her request for an unprepared speech about love.
- Roxane insists on secrecy, enters the house, and briefly returns to stress that Christian must not prepare.
- After the door shuts, Cyrano calls for Christian.
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What to notice
Roxane makes eloquence part of her demand for love. Her insistence on an unprepared response gives Cyrano specific knowledge of what she expects.
Quick check
Why does Roxane insist that Cyrano keep her plan secret?
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