Cyrano De Bergerac
...each is different in their
own way, many of these role models share similar qualities.
Most tend to have courage, strength, compassion, or
another respected trait, but this is not necessarily why they
win the adoration of their followers. Cyrano De Bergerac is
a perfect example of how many protagonists win our
allegiance because his sensibilities will not be denied,
because he lives life to the hilt, and because he is a victim of
his surroundings. If there was ever a figure who would not
be denied his sensibilities, it is Cyrano. When lovers admit,
"I'd die for you," it is usually only a figure of speech. Cyrano
actually crossed over enemy lines every day simply to mail
love letters. He also confessed to her, "My mother made it
clear that she didn't find me pleasant to look at. I had no
sister. Later, I dreaded the thought of seeing mockery in the
eyes of a mistress. Thanks to you I've at least had a
woman's friendship, a gracious presence to soften the harsh
loneliness of my life. " When Cyrano admits, "My heart
always timidly hides its self behind my mind," the reader can
instantly relate to this dilemma but it is the fact that Cyrano is
able to overcome it that makes him a hero. Not only is
Cyrano filled with emotion, but he also goes out of his way
to live life to the fullest. Cyrano's introduction to the reader
definitely leaves a lasting impression. Not only does he
banish an actor from the theater for performing poorly, but
he proceeds to recite poetry while dueling with another
member of the audience. Every moment of Cyrano's life is
filled with action like this. When he was informed that one
hundred men were going to kill his friend, Ligniére, he was
thrilled with the idea of fighting all these men at once, and, of
course, he succeeded. How could anyone not love this man
who takes Carpe Diem to its most extreme form?...
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