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Essay / Essays on Heroes in Cyrano De Bergerac - 597
Cyrano De Bergerac – HeroesEach generation has its own heroes who display, what they believe to be, ideal characteristics. Although each is different in its own way, many of these models share similar qualities. Most tend to have courage, strength, compassion, or another respected trait, but this is not necessarily why they gain the adoration of their followers. Cyrano De Bergerac is a perfect example of how many protagonists earn our allegiance because his sensitivity will not be denied. , because he lives his life to the fullest and because he is a victim of his environment. If there is one character whose sensitivity cannot be denied, it is Cyrano. When lovers admit, “I would die for you,” it is usually just a figure of speech. Cyrano crossed enemy lines every day just to send love letters. He also admitted to her: “My mother made it clear to me that she did not find me pleasant to look at. I didn't have a sister. Later, I dreaded the idea of seeing mockery in a mistress's eyes. I at least had the friendship of a woman, a gracious presence to soften the harsh solitude of my life. » When Cyrano admits, “My heart always hides shyly behind my mind,” the reader can immediately understand this dilemma, but it does. the fact that Cyrano is able to overcome it makes him a hero. Not only is Cyrano filled with emotion, but he also does everything possible to live his life to the fullest. Cyrano's introduction to the reader definitely leaves a lasting impression. Not only does he ban an actor from the theater for poor performance, but he begins reciting poetry while fighting with another audience member. Every moment of Cyrano's life is filled with actions like this. When he was informed that a hundred men were going to kill his friend Lignière, he became excited at the idea of fighting all these men at once and, of course, he succeeded. How can you not love this man who pushes Carpe Diem to its most extreme form? Also, Cyrano is a victim of those around him. This is perhaps the only feature that completely convinces the reader. Cyrano's most obvious flaw is his grotesque nose, but it wouldn't be so horrible if the people around him didn't care..