Dramatic irony exists in the situations where Cyrano pretends to be Christian and Roxane falls in love with Christian.
Structural irony exists in the contrast between Cyrano's grotesque appearance and his loving, romantic heart.
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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The Question and Answer section for Cyrano de Bergerac is a great resource to ask questions, find answers, and discuss the novel.
Act I is set in an opulent playhouse. Guests of all backgrounds arrive and greet each other as they await the beginning of the play.
Ragueneau tries to hang himself and Cyrano stops him.
Cyrano again helps Christian with words after Christian's disastrous "I love you" speech with Roxane.
Cyrano promises Roxane to protect Christian in battle.
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