Act 3, Scene 9 Summary

After the monk takes his leave, Christian demands that Cyrano "Insist upon the kiss!" Cyrano admitting that he understands that it must happen at some point does not want to proceed. They are interrupted by Roxane's reappearance at the window.

Act 3, Scene 9 Analysis

Cyrano does not want to go forward with the request for the kiss because he is hoping still to make Roxane realize that it is he that she loves. Cyrano also knows that the kiss may be the beginning of the end for him.