Cyrano de BergeracEdmond RostandThe 100 Greatest Books Ever Written (Easton Press)

Characters in Cyrano de Bergerac

5 characters, main characters first.

Main characters

Cyrano de Bergerac
A gifted poet and swordsman who hides his love for Roxane behind another man's face.

Antagonists

Comte de Guiche
A powerful nobleman who also desires Roxane.

Supporting characters

Christian
Roxane
The witty woman Cyrano loves, who believes Christian is her true suitor.
Christian de Neuvillette
A handsome but inarticulate cadet who wins Roxane with Cyrano's words.