Both Uses of
gratification
in
Cyrano de Bergerac
- I see well enough, but I never will seem to look, fearing to distress them; thus I gain a double pleasure when I recite to them my poems; for I leave those poor fellows who have not breakfasted free to eat, even while I gratify my own dearest foible, see you?†
Act 2 *gratify = give pleasure or satisfaction
- DE GUICHE (surprised and gratified): You know that detail?†
Act 4gratified = gave or received what was desired; or pleased
Definition:
great satisfaction (pleasure)