Cyrano de Bergerac, by Edmond Rostand, is the story of Cyrano de Bergerac, a tragic hero. To be considered a tragic hero, a character must have to evoke pity from the audience, have a downfall, and possess admirable traits. Cyrano accomplishes these elements, making him a tragic hero. A soldier, and a poet, Cyrano, is in love with his cousin Roxane, but he is too ashamed to admit it because of his big nose. Cyrano struggles with his desire to be admirable in all things; this includes helping a cadet, named Christian, who fealls in love with Roxane. This is considered a successful play primarily because it effectively provides heroism, comedy, and romance. This paper will review these elements and how it makes Cyrano a successful play.