Quincy Character Analysis in True Grit

An outlaw whom Mattie, LaBoeuf, and Rooster find in a dugout in Indian Territory. Along with his companion Moon, Quincy is waiting for Lucky Ned Pepper and his gang, planning to give them a group of stolen horses to make their getaway easier in the aftermath of their mail-train heist. To get Quincy and Moon to come out of the hut, Rooster tells LaBoeuf to put a jacket over the chimney, which forces them to open the door, at which point Rooster shoots into the smoke, ultimately hitting Moon in the leg. Eventually, Quincy tells them they won’t fight back, and the trio enters the dugout, where they question the men about what they’re doing. When Moon starts to give them information about Ned Pepper, though, Quincy chops of his friend’s fingers to silence him. Seeing this, LaBoeuf shoots Quincy in the neck.

Quincy Character Timeline in True Grit

The timeline below shows where the character Quincy appears in True Grit. The colored dots and icons indicate which themes are associated with that appearance.

...tells him to “keep riding,” he recognizes the voice, identifying him as an outlaw named Quincy. Rooster says, “Quincy, I know it is you! […] This is Rooster Cogburn! Columbus Potter... (full context)

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Quincy says his partner, Moon, can’t come out because he’s been shot in the leg. Nonetheless,... (full context)

Seeing that Quincy won’t give him any information, Rooster zeroes in on Moon, telling him that his leg... (full context)

...tells him she has a “good lawyer” who can help him if he cooperates, but Quincy tells Moon to stop talking to her. Hearing this, Mattie says she doesn’t like the... (full context)

“I am played out,” Moon tells Quincy. “I must have a doctor. I will tell what I know.” Reacting to this, Quincy... (full context)

After searching Quincy’s corpse, Rooster finds one of Frank Ross’s gold pieces in his pocket, delighting Mattie. Anticipating... (full context)

...know whether or not Chaney’s with them. Stopping before the dugout, Haze calls out for Quincy. When he receives no reply, the gang becomes suspicious. After stopping to think for a... (full context)