Analysis of Cyrano de Bergerac as a Romantic Work The appeal to emotions, individualism and intellectual achievement were three important elements of Romanticism. This essay will explore the extent to which Cyrano de Bergerac exemplifies these elements of Romanticism. Above all, there is the appeal to the emotions. All other facets of romanticism can be linked to the emotional appeal of Cyrano de Bergerac. Because a strong emotional appeal is perhaps the most important method used by the author to create an identity with the reader, especially in romantic works, actions that elicit emotional responses must therefore speak volumes about the character. The character's motivations and philosophies can be determined through their actions. Because Cyrano de Bergerac was written in a romantic style, certain intellectual and emotional principles exist throughout the play, which will now be observed in depth. The general feeling one gets after reading Cyrano de Bergerac is a kind of nostalgic sadness. Because the first half of the play is very optimistic, very exalted in its style, the rather dark ending is all the more bitter. As the play begins, there is much revelry and festivity in preparation for the play. The pure happiness of all the colorful characters is conveyed to the reader almost instantly. The vibe is best described as light and bubbly, an overall good feeling. The next major change comes when Cyrano enters and, after riding Montfleury himself, gives the spectacle in which he demonstrates not only his impeccable verbal dexterity, but also his fencing abilities - and both at once. This whole scene provokes a strong reaction from the public, and in turn, middle of paper ......ls of the romantic revolution, the nobility of spirit and individuality must be preserved, and intellect, whether you had it or not, was part of it, because part of being an individual was coming up with some of your own ideas, having a unique thought. Here again, this arouses a certain emotional reaction in the person interpreting this pseudo-intellectualism, and the feeling the reader experiences is an integral part of establishing an identity with the characters. The vehicle for the expression of an author's ideas and concepts about a character is the emotional response that is represented by the character's actions. In Romantic works, because of the importance that emotion played in the Romantic Revolution, the appeal to the emotions is the distinct and definitive factor of a good Romantic play..