How do you define a coward?

Laverna 2022-03-22 09:01:39

I know that the official definition of Robert is a coward. He only dares to sneak up on Jesse James from behind. For his own interests, for his own survival, he has no regard for morality and feelings. But is such a person really a coward? I know that poor people must be hateful, but I also figured out that hateful people must be pitiful. I'm thinking, if you limit your thoughts and imprison your intentions for the so-called morality, your so-called reputation, and the so-called moral values, is that a coward?
Just like my friend, for the sake of love, for selfishness, for the pursuit of what you like, you are shamelessly chasing a girl. Although the other party repeatedly rejected him, he never gave up, he didn't choose a tough way, he just kept spinning around her, constantly letting himself appear in her life. At the beginning, I also disdained his actions. I felt very dignified. He didn't think about their suitability from a rational point of view at all, and he didn't think about their future affairs at all. But I gradually began to feel that he is brave, and he is actually worthy of respect. He can let go of everything, disregard the views of the world, and just do what he wants to do. Although it is very irrational, he is true to life. right now. For his choice, at least I don't have the courage to be as selfish as him. Sometimes those who are selfish enough have to be admired.
So what about Robert? In my opinion, cowardice should not be used to describe what he did, and cowardice should not be used to evaluate his decisions. All I can say is that he was right or wrong. As far as he is concerned, either choice is his own courageous decision.

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The Assassination of Jesse James by the Coward Robert Ford quotes

  • Jesse James: Yeah, just ain't no peace with old Jesse around. You ought to pity my poor wife.

  • Jesse James: Did I ever mention that scalawag George Shepherd? George was one of Quantrill's lieutenants and he gave me a story like Bob's, is why I thought of him, giving me everything we had in common and so on, just so he could join the gang. How could I know he had a grudge against me and was lying to get on my good side? I said 'Come aboard, George. Glad to have ya,'. George thought he was smart. 'Cept he wasn't. He rode into camp one morning and about twenty guns opened up on him.

    [laughs]

    Jesse James: But he only had one eye- and you need two eyes to get Jesse.

    Robert Ford: You oughn't think of me like you do George Shepherd.

    Jesse James: You brought him to mind.

    Robert Ford: It's not very flattering.

    Jesse James: [ignoring him] Sure is good eating, Martha.

    Martha Bolton: Well, I'm so glad you enjoyed it.

    Robert Ford: How come George had a grudge against you?

    Jesse James: Hmm?

    Robert Ford: I said "How come George had a grudge against you?"

    Jesse James: Oh. George asked me to protect this nephew of his during the war and it so happens the kid had five thousand dollars on him. The kid winds up killed, and all the money swiped from him, and when George was in prison someone whispers to him it was Jesse James slit the boy's throat.

    Charley Ford: Just mean gossip, was it?

    Jesse James: Bob's the expert; let's put it to him.

    [Bob stands up abruptly, pouting]

    Jesse James: Oh dear, I've made him cranky.

    Robert Ford: I'm not cranky. I've been through this before, is all. Once people get around to making fun of me, they just don't ever let up.