Originally Posted by
Brianne
I have recently started reading Don Quixote, for fun, and came across an interesting word ---pusillanimous. Don Quixote says it to Panza during one of their first conversations together, wherein Panza is saying he'd doubt that he fight anyone or something like that. The point is he said, " I doubt it" and Don Quixote replied, "Don't doubt....." and then he used the word pusillanimous in relation to what he was talking about. Basically saying don't be lacking in courage! (or unmanly or as some guys say to other guys-- don't be a ....well you know). <br> I really like the language in this novel. It's highly amusing to me.