There are several crucial moments in the comedy/tragic drama Cyrano De Bergerac where the protagonist, Cyrano acts in a manner that is noticed by everyone. These moments are often regarded as courageous. Is Cyrano really being brave or arrogant? It is impossible to know for sure if Cyrano was a brave man or an arrogant person who just wanted to be the center of attention without hearing the great Cyrano speak. Even though we may not have heard or seen much about Cyrano in Edmund Rostand’s famous play, we still can form an accurate opinion based upon what has been told to us. Cyrano is praised by other characters as being a brave man, but it’s possible that everyone knows him because he’s arrogant.
Cyrano’s character is defined at the start of the play by the large crowd waiting to see the play. Cyrano’s character is defined by a moment when a large group of people are waiting for the play to begin. The crowd knows that Cyrano will be angry if this fool is on the stage. The part of the crowd who knows about Cyrano and his feud with the man assumes that all will be well. Cyrano, who had been told to keep the man off stage, suddenly jumps on to the stage, yelling and threatening him. Montefleury is terrified by Cyrano’s sword and his ever-threatening words.
Cyrano says to Montefleury: “I’ll clap three times my hand, you full-moon! The third time I clap my hand, I want you to eclipse yourself!
Montefleury is certainly terrified by these words, and Cyrano’s ruining of the play they all were eager to watch has the crowd in utter disdain. Cyrano could be credited with courage for performing this act. The audience was frightened by Cyrano, and he chose to stay true to his words, which had prohibited Montefleury to perform on stage for one month. This act, which was a bit arrogant because it attracted everyone’s attention, could be viewed as a brave one. While many people thought Cyrano’s actions were arrogant and uncouth, his closest friends saw it as both arrogant and courageous.
Cyrano didn’t do that act because he only wanted to say what he had said. He did this to make himself and the play stand out. He certainly acted in a dramatic manner. It was an act that you would expect from a performer, rather than someone who seeks justice. Although it was courageous for him to put his own life at risk, I think he did the right thing. Cyrano probably did it to make himself more visible. Cyrano does seem to be a man of courage. He did risk his life on several occasions in the play. With his bravery, I do think he’s arrogant.
