Student Question
What are three metaphors in Cyrano de Bergerac?
Quick answer:
In Cyrano de Bergerac, three metaphors highlight Cyrano's complex character: a bulldozer, representing his forcefulness and ability to clear obstacles, as seen when he disrupts Montfleury's performance; the moon, symbolizing his changeable yet constant nature, showing both light and darkness; and a white plume, illustrating his fragility, utility, strength, resilience, beauty, and ability to rise above challenges.
Well, let's see. He's a poet and a fighter and a man who deeply loves. He's also a bully when he thinks he's right.
1. A bulldozer. He is this when he literally forces Montfleury off the stage and single-handedly closes "La Clorisse."
2. A moon. The moon is changeable yet constant, shining its light brightly at times and taking on the cover of darkness at others.
3. A white plume. A plume, of course, is a feather. In a way it is fragile (they do break) and useful (as a writing utensil) and strong (for it is the fowl's best protection) and resilient (as it repels water)--and it is beautiful and it can soar.
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