Portis again uses his Biblical knowledge to quote Proverbs 28:1; using this verse alone gives Mattie's anger a controlled feeling, contributing to the characteristic of her willpower. In this quote, Mattie is referring to a fleeing Tom Chaney, fleeing after shooting Mattie's father; although there were many there to witness the shooting not a single one thought to pursue Chaney. The rest of the statement "but the righteous are as bold as a lion" has been left out (Proverbs). Although the entirety of the statement was not said, it seems to encapsulate the boldness in Mattie's pursuit of Chaney perfectly.
Portis, Charles, and Donna Tartt. True Grit. New York, NY: Overlook, 2010. Print.
Proverbs. King James Version. Biblical Proportions, 2004-2005. Web. 18 Jan. 2012.
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