Before I can answer that question I'd say it's necessary to recap the situation. Similar to politics, on the right hand side we have Christian. A young strapping lad, he is the traditional glossy print out advertisement we'd probably find flipping a catalogue. He is a young cadet who seems to be experiencing a severe case of spring fever, leaving his love towards Roxanne unsupported by any evidence of pure emotion or intellect. Roxanne however, is captivated by his charm and appearance. The beautiful letters she receives that she believes are from this fairy tale man, only polish him to be more irresistible.
On the left hand side there is Cyrano, a poet and musician, not to mentioned a distant cousin. On paper he seems like less traditional choice, more of a romantic. Unfortunately, the true essence of Cyrano seems to be sealed of from the world by a very "large and in charge" nose. He hides behind his nose, and in turn in, the nose masks his love for Roxanne. His words drift from his pen hooded with a different identity, in fear of recognition. Roxanne regards Cyrano as a big brother, confidant, but as far as romantics are concerned, there is not even a streak of passion.
I have been very "on- the- fence" throughout this novel, trying to make a decision. I'm still not a 100% sure, but I'm leaning towards Cyrano. I think this is because I really hate artificial relationships. There is just not an ounce of raw human emotion between Christian and Roxanne. This is so painfully obvious to readers during the scene where Christian catches Roxanne's eye strolling throughout the town and hides in the shadows. When put in an actual situation with her he has no direction in which to even begin a conversation because he simply does not know who Roxanne is. Christian is granted the graces that esthetics can provide which makes luring Roxanne incredibly easy. However, once alone with her as we can all recall stinging conversation they shared in which Christian simply "loved her". Although Cyrano possesses this unrequited desire towards Roxanne he is honest in his emotion. Not honest in portraying it and making in known, but he releases his love and lets it bleed into his letters uncontrollably and uncensored. The relationship he shares with Roxanne is much more genuine. When they are together at the bakery, Roxanne is guileless and completely comfortable in sharing her childish crush to Cyrano. This is proof that the bond between Roxanne and Cyrano has much more depth and significance than that of her and Christian. I would definitely trade up all the sexual tension and anxiousness for a rich and truthful conversation in which you actually learn something about the other person.
You win in my books Cyrano:)
The roads are clear, back to the normal speed limit!
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