Cyrano de Bergerac

Cyrano de Bergerac Irony

Irony

Dramatic irony exists in the situations where Cyrano pretends to be Christian and Roxane falls in love with Christian.

Irony

Structural irony exists in the contrast between Cyrano's grotesque appearance and his loving, romantic heart.

Irony

Cyrano is depicted as a man of principle (see his behavior in Act I) but has no problem with lying or subterfuge when it comes to wooing Roxane.

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