Cyrano de Bergerac

Christian or Cyrano? Who would I rather be and why?

I find this question to be the most difficulty answered. It requires a strong thought process to decide if you'd rather glide through life superficially and easily, or struggle forward using only profound thought and selfless desire to help others above all else. In simple terms, Christian's life is much easier to live, yet lacks in depth and meaning. Cyrano has a very purposeful life, yet there isn't a single day in which he can effortlessly live independently. He is constantly being tested for his true motivation. The difficulty, however, is rewarded by the strong bonds and immense respect that is returned to Cyrano in the process. His selflessness has many downfalls as well, such as the everlasting love for Roxanne, his poverty and his empty lacking confidence in himself. A day in the life of Christian, in turn, is much easier. His appearance saves his life on multiple occasions, and he has the romantic tendencies of Cyrano protecting him at all times. He has the luxury of having all the "dirty work" done for him. Thus, his life carries no truth and no real definition. He wins women's hearts with a charming look, yet builds his relationship based on lies. Eventually, he won't be able to live up to his created alter-ego's potential, spilling the reality of his dense mind onto his true love. Therefore, he loses his true love after much abused time and effort. In my mind, I'd rather be Cyrano. I chose him because I could get by on life based on truth, and my true identity would eventually come out. This fulfills the desire for appreciation and returned love. In the long run, I find that Cyrano's life is more honest, even with the secrecy used in terms of Roxanne, and proves his ceaseless desire to prove himself as an individual. I find that even though Cyrano lives a much more difficult life, he also in turn gets the most reward. He is recognized and respected by his peers, and the honesty and loyalty he brings socially is more than Christian could even imagine. Cyrano ALL THE WAYYYYYYYY.