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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  • Robert Ford: Your brother Frank and I just had a real nice visit. Chit-chattin about this and that. There must have been a hundred subjects we entertained...

    Jesse James: [interrupting] Good lord, you know what this stew needs?

    Robert Ford: [hesitating] ... dumplings?

    Jesse James: Noodles! You get yourself some noodle stew, your clock'll tick all night!

    [Bob nervously smiles]

    Jesse James: You ever see that woman up in Fayette, can suck noodles up 'er nose? In Fayette?

    Robert Ford: No. I don't believe I have.

    Jesse James: Never heard of her? Huh? She got canals up there you never dreamed of.

  • Dick Liddil: Did you cook this, ma'am?

    Sarah Hite: I've got a nigga woman.

    Major George Hite: [short of hearing] How's that?

    Sarah Hite: [louder and slower] Dick asked if I cooked this!

    Major George Hite: Did ya?

    Sarah Hite: ...No!

    Wood Hite: [whispering to Dick] She knew what he was like when she married him.