Because when Beowulf is wounded in his battle with the dragon, all of his followers but one abandon him out of fear.
Beowulf's followers are called traitors and cowards because they abandoned him in his moment of need when he faced the dragon alone. They acted out of fear and self-preservation rather than standing by their leader, which was seen as a betrayal of their loyalty and bravery.
The King Hrothgar appears to be a brave leader but it is soon discovered that he is a coward. Beowulf on the other hand is a true hero and is truly brave and strong.
Such a person is usually called a 'coward'.
Louis Riel was not typically referred to as a coward; however, some critics accused him of cowardice or indecisiveness for fleeing during the Red River Resistance in 1869. Riel believed that his exit was necessary to ensure the safety of his followers and to continue his fight against the Canadian government's oppressive policies.
They all called him the coward of the county, and someone even wrote a song about it.In The Wizard of Oz, the lion is at first a coward, secretly scared of everyone and everything.General George Patton was once reprimanded for striking a soldier that he considered a coward.
It means they are a coward.
I believe this came from terms that were used many years ago. The French traitors used to have their doors painted Yellow so as to define them. The old Sailors name for half caste was yellow belly and the Arabs felt it a sign of weakness if anyone was sick and brought up yellow bile.
If you're referring to the scene after Romeo is banished, and he's with Friar Lawrence in his cell, then it would be Friar Lawrence who called Romeo a coward. However, Romeo is called a coward more than once in the book if I recall correctly, so that may not be the time you were asking about.
"Coward" in Tagalog is "duwag."
A coward
"Coward" is probably the best term to describe this.
Noel Coward's birth name is Coward, Nol Peirce.
Captain Gibson Kuykendall.