Cyrano de Bergerac

Cyrano de Bergerac was written by Edmond Rostand andtranslated by Brian Hooker. It tells the story of a man namedCyrano with a long nose. Cyrano is in love with a woman namedRoxane. However, Roxane loves Christian and asks Cyrano to teachChristian how to write about love. Cyrano helps Christian winRoxane.     The story takes place in Paris, France. It is during thetime of the French war against Spain. It starts at the Hotel deBougogue. Then, in Act 2, it is at Rageaneau's Bakery. Act 3 isat Roxane's balcony and Act 4 takes place at the scene of abattle. Act 5 is 15 years later at a convent.     The story begins at the Hotel de Bougogue. Cyrano goes toand climbs on a stage inside the Hotel. Cyrano insults 48 peopleincluding the Marquis. He duels a man named Valvert and killshim. Cyrano also hears news that a friend would be killed thatnight. Next, Cyrano goes to his friend's house and saves him byfighting off over a dozen men. Cyrano then hears news that Roxanewants to meet him at Rageaneau's Bakery.     The next day Cyrano goes to Rageaneau's Bakery and meetsRoxane. She tells Cyrano that she loves Christian. He promisesthat he will help teach Christian. Cyrano also is known as a herobecause he saved his friend and fought off over a dozen men.Cyrano meets Christian and tells him that he will help him winRoxane.     The next night, Cyrano and Christian meet at Roxane'sbalcony. However, Christian refuses to take a letter Cyrano wrotefor him to give to Roxane. Christian tries to explain to Roxane that he loves her but she gets mad at him. Cyrano then helpsChristian win a kiss at her balcony by telling him what to say toRoxane. DeGuiche is a general who hates Christian and Cyrano. Hesends them both to war the next day.     During the war the French are starving to death. Christiandoes not feel well. Every day Cyrano writes and sends a letter toRoxane from Christian. Roxane sneaks into the tent and bringsfood to Christian and Cyrano. At this point the Spanish attackand...