In Just Lather that's all do you think the barber was a hero or a coward?

I think that the barber is a hero because he was the bigger man not to kill the captain. If he had killed him he wouldn't be any better than the captain. he could be seen as a coward however because his people look down on him because he had the opportunity to kill the captain. it's up to you what you think because he can be scene as both a coward or a hero.