In the play Cyrano de Bergerac, by Edmond Rostand, Cyrano has the characteristics and qualities of a gentleman, and somewhat of a hero. He helps his friend, Christian, win the heart of the woman he loves, all while he himself is suffering on the inside from the same feelings of love. He also saves Lignière's life by dueling one hundred men who want Lignière dead. He keeps De Guiche from interrupting a furtive wedding between his good friends Roxane and Christian. Cyrano seems to be a remarkable friend to have, but he is actually a manipulative, deceptive, and cowardly individual.

First of all, Cyrano is manipulating Roxane by helping Christian woo her. Cyrano is acting inconsiderately by using his knowledge that Roxane loves the looks of Christian against her. She knows nothing about his personality, and Cyrano transforms Christian's personality into one that Roxane would want...