True Grit

Content Warning: This section of the guide features depictions of violence and death.

The following day, Mattie wakes up. She goes to fetch water with her father’s pistol in the bucket. At the stream, she notices another man beside a group of horses. She recognizes him as Chaney, who turns quickly and aims a rifle at her. He recognizes her as the daughter of Frank. He is surprised to see her so far from her home, lowering his rifle as Mattie quietly draws her pistol. Mattie announces her plan to take Chaney back to Fort Smith. She claims that are large group of law enforcement officers are behind her, waiting to make the arrest. Chaney does not believe her. He goads her into firing her pistol, which is not even cocked. When she tries to cock it, he corrects her technique. Rather than going with her, he says, she will be going with him. Mattie fires the gun. She hits Chaney in the side, though the force of the shot propels her back into the water. She drops the gun, and as she tries to pick it up, Rooster and LaBoeuf call to her.