After reading Act 4: What new dimensions does Roxane reveal in her conversation with Christian? What does she fail to see? What new sides to Christian do we see in this act? Why does Cyrano not tell Roxane the truth about the letters? Why does he not tell Christian the truth about Roxane? Do you agree with Christian when he says that it is really Cyrano whom Roxane loves? Explain.
How do you think Roxane would have responded if Cyrano had been able to tell her the truth about the letters and his feelings?
Comment on the different kinds of irony you find in Cyrano. Give references to any of the following topics that are important to Cyrano: inner vs. outer beauty/Idealism/Individualism/The Value of Language and Poetry/Different attitudes toward love. -ms h

After Act 2: Do you think the agreement between Cyrano and Christian is practical? What problems do you foresee in it? Why does Cyrano make this agreement with Christian? What will he gain? What is your impression of Roxanne after her conversation with Cyrano? Is she deserving of Cyrano's love? Explain.

During and after Act 3: Describe Cyrano's mixed feelings when he speaks to Roxane unseen. Why might be be both happy and sad? An idealist is someone who follows his or her beliefs beyond the point of practicality and who acts as if the world were better than it really is. From what you have seen of Cyrano so far, show how he is an idealist.

Do you think a love like Cyrano's is actually greater than a love like Christian's? Why or why not?

Comment on any of the irony of the play: verbal, situational, and/or dramatic.

Comment on any of the major topics covered so far in the play.

"What do you think about Roxane? Will her thoughts change about love?" said Shayla. I have a couple thoughts about this. For the first question, from what the readers know about Roxane she is very well likes by many men, she is beautiful, and loves to watch plays. Roxane seems like a very sweet, caring girl. Roxane is a flat character from all we know now, but there is nothing to hold against her, she is a very likable person. For the second question, right now she is in love with Christian. I believe that her thoughts of love will change throughout the play. Cyrano truly cares for Roxane not like Christian, only liking her from her appearance. You have to enjoy the qualities about the one you love, not just their looks, or it is not true love. Roxane will come to realize that Cyrano is right for her, and hopefully choose him.- Katie Rinehart

Part of the expectations for this unit will be to log on to this website at least twice a week (2x). These two log-ins must be on different days of the week. You may receive credit in 3 different ways: 1. If you are confused by something you've encountered in your reading, you may post a question over that reading for your classmates to answer. 2. You may answer a question(s) over the assigned reading posted by your classmate(s). 3. You may respond to a post I've left you on the blog. Make sure you: 1. Include your name so I can give you credit. 2. Use appropriate language or no credit will be given. 3. Your posts must be insightful/worthwhile or no credit given 4. Post questions, answers, and reflections PRIOR to coming to class. You will not receive credit for posts made after we've already discussed the day's reading as a class. This is meant to be a fun, interactive activity, so engage back and forth with your classmates as you attempt to come to an understanding of Cyrano de Bergerac.