Cyrano de Bergerac Ending Explained: What Happened and Why?

What Happens at the End of Cyrano de Bergerac?

Cyrano de Bergerac is in love with his young cousin, Roxane, but does not dare to confess his love to her. It must be said that Cyrano's prominent nasal appendage attracts him constant mockery, which often forces him to defend his honor with weapons. When Roxane reveals to him that she loves the handsome Christian, a cadet of Gascony like Cyrano, the latter undertakes to take him under his protection. But the young man is cruelly lacking in spirit. It is therefore Cyrano who writes love letters to Roxane in her name, in which he expresses the ardent flame he also feels for his cousin. He even helps Christian to marry his beloved in secret. It is only years later and after having been the victim of an attack that Cyrano, on the verge of death, will finally declare his passion for her.

Robert Hossein's narrative builds toward a resolution centered on Jean-Paul Belmondo (Cyrano de Bergerac)'s journey. It must be said that Cyrano's prominent nasal appendage attracts him constant mockery, which often forces him to defend his honor with weapons.

How Does Jean-Paul Belmondo (Cyrano de Bergerac)'s Story End?

• Jean-Paul Belmondo: Jean-Paul Belmondo's storyline wraps up in the final act, though some viewers have found the resolution more ambiguous than expected.
• Béatrice Agenin (Roxane): Béatrice Agenin's role in the climax proves pivotal to how the central conflict resolves.
• Pierre Vernier (De Guiche): Pierre Vernier's character undergoes a significant shift in the final act.

What Does the Ending of Cyrano de Bergerac Mean?

The ending of Cyrano de Bergerac brings the narrative to a close, though viewer reception has been mixed. The resolution of Jean-Paul Belmondo's story may not satisfy all audiences.