Lean, Mean, Extreme-Machine

In today's world, it is accepted that, no matter the ability of an individual, somebody has a greater gift than him. Whether power, knowledge, or character, any person can equally find a talent to compare with another's. In Cyrano de Bergerac, however, one man has more skill in everything than anyone he faces. Cyrano, with his gentle spirit and vibrant swordsmanship, proves to surpass mankind by taking his actions in art, battle, and love to the extremes.
A brilliant poet, Cyrano appreciates the beauty of the art that surrounds him. However, to maintain this splendor, he will pay any price - literally. During Act I, Cyrano throws a purse of his month's "paternal pension" onstage in order to cancel a play (Rostand 37). …