<em>The desire for understanding and certainty.</em> Seeking explanations for events is a natural human desire. We’re constantly asking why things happen the way they do. Why does it have to rain the day I want to go out? Why did she give me the cold shoulder like that? Why can’t you understand what I’m trying to tell you?
in the statement he is referring to the other character as not being courageous enough to steal something and keep it, and by comparing him to a rascal he is insulting him.
It is important to understand that there is more than one way to look at a problem. Sometimes changing the way a problem is represented, in this case, CAN lead to overcoming problem-solving issues. I know this is basically repeating the question, but it definitely true for me as a current psychology student. Hope that helps :)