Both Uses of
provoke
in
Cyrano de Bergerac
- ROXANE: Nay, but I felt a terror, here, in the heart, On learning yesterday you were Gascons All of your company... CYRANO: And we provoke All beardless sprigs that favor dares admit 'Midst us pure Gascons—(pure!†
Act 2 *provoke = cause (a reaction)
- The cadets reseat themselves, staring at him): On I went, thinking, 'For a knavish cause I may provoke some great man, some great prince, Who certainly could break'... CHRISTIAN: My nose!†
Act 2
Definition:
to cause a reaction -- typically an emotional reaction such as anger; and sometimes caused intentionally