Cyrano is an idol of excess and principle - a twist on irony and important commentary in classic literature. Besides what were indicated in Ledford's essay, what other principles and beliefs have been taken to their extreme in the play either by other characters, such as Roxane or Le Bret? Cite a scene or example from the play to support your answers, and be sure to indicate the page number it is lifted from.

“dènouement” is another word for the of a plot.

In “we wear the mask,” which message is conveyed by dunbar’s repetition of the phrase “we wear the mask”?

1. at the conclusion of chapter 13, the monster realizes that he has none of the qualities or possessions that human beings value, and so he worries the he will be forever miserable. he says, “oh, that i had for ever remained in my native wood, nor known nor felt beyond the sensations of hunger, thirst, and heat! ” this statement recalls one made by victor frankenstein in chapter 10: “if our impulses were confined to hunger, thirst, and desire, we might nearly be free; but now we are moved by every wind that blows, and a chance word or scene that that word may convey to us.” questions: what do these two statements suggest about the impact of knowledge? how do the statements affect the way readers view the monster and victor?