Roxane: His face is like yours, burning with spirit and…
“Roxane: His face is like yours, burning with spirit and imagination. He is proud and noble and young and fearless and beautiful- Cyrano:(losing all his colour.) Beautiful! Roxane: Yes. What's wrong? Cyrano: With me? Nothing. It's only... only... (Displaying his bandaged hand, with a little smile.) This fatal wound.”
About This Quote
This interpretation was drafted with AI assistance. It is one reading of the quote, not the author's own explanation.
Cyrano describes Roxane's beloved as spirited, imaginative, noble, youthful, fearless, and beautiful, despite his own injury.
In simple terms: He praises her lover's vibrant qualities while hiding his own pain.
Key Takeaway
Recognize inner strengths beyond appearances.
Themes
love
beauty
identity
Mood
dramatic
poetic
Type
theatrical
character
When to use this quote
- courtship
- self‑esteem
- conflict resolution
- personal growth
Key Concepts
romantic idealism
self‑deception
heroic sacrifice
Questions to Reflect On
- What does his description reveal about his own desires?
- How does physical injury influence his emotional expression?
A Different Perspective
His own insecurity may color his perception.