The play focuses on the inner conflict of the Duke of Reichstadt (Napoleon II) as he grows up in the Austrian court, separated from France and his father's legacy. Though his heart yearns for France and the throne that was once his, he is trapped by his loyalty to his Austrian captors and his deep sense of duty to his family and heritage. The conflict within the Duke between his inherited ambitions and his circumstances is central to the drama. The themes of longing, destiny, and the burden of imperial legacy are explored as the young man grapples with his identity and his place in history.

Rostand's portrayal of Napoleon II is poignant and tragic, as the character is caught between the memory of his father's glory and the reality of his own inability to fulfill the hopes and dreams that others had for him. The drama culminates in his untimely death at the age of 21, reflecting the deep sense of loss and unfulfilled potential. L'Aiglon is not only a meditation on personal identity and legacy but also a reflection on the impact of history and how it shapes individual lives. Rostand's poetic language and emotional depth give the play a tragic grandeur that captures the pathos of a young man forever defined by a legacy he could never live up to.

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