Character Relationship Map: Cyrano

Characters

• Cyrano de Bergerac (played by Peter Dinklage) — protagonist

  A dwarven, highborn cadet secretly in love with Roxanne. He writes passionate letters for the inarticulate Christian to win her heart, later whispers lines to Christian during their meetings, and risk...

• Roxanne (played by Haley Bennett) — protagonist

  A beautiful orphan who wishes to marry for love. She instantly falls for Christian de Neuvillette, captivated by the passionate letters he delivers (written by Cyrano). She hastily marries Christian t...

• Christian de Neuvillette (played by Kelvin Harrison Jr.) — supporting

  A newly recruited soldier instantly infatuated with Roxanne. Lacking eloquence, he relies on letters written by Cyrano to woo her. During their meetings, Cyrano whispers lines to him from the shadows....

• De Guiche (played by Ben Mendelsohn) — supporting

  An old, vain, and showy Duke determined to marry Roxanne. He is infuriated when she hastily marries Christian and arranges for their unit to be sent to the war front. He later sends them on a suicide...

• Sister Claire (played by Anjana Vasan) — supporting
• Valvert (played by Joshua James) — supporting
• Le Bret (played by Bashir Salahuddin) — supporting

Key Relationships

• Roxanne → Sister Claire (Unknown)
• Cyrano de Bergerac → Le Bret (Social Friend)
• De Guiche → Cyrano de Bergerac (Professional Military Superior)
• De Guiche → Christian de Neuvillette (Professional Military Superior)
• Cyrano de Bergerac → Valvert (Conflict Rival)
• Cyrano de Bergerac → Christian de Neuvillette (Alliance Ally)
• De Guiche → Roxanne (Romantic Suitor)
• Roxanne → Christian de Neuvillette (Romantic Wife)
• Christian de Neuvillette → Roxanne (Romantic Love Interest)
• Cyrano de Bergerac → Roxanne (Romantic Unrequited Love)

Story Analysis

Love, Identity, and Sacrifice

Plot Progression

1. Love at First Sight
2. The Secret Correspondence
3. War and Sacrifice
4. Final Truth