worthy leader and protector of the flock nbsp Comparison to Other Animals Pertelote compares Chaunticleer unfavorably to animals known for bravery such as lions and eagles She emphasizes how these creatures face danger head-on without surrendering to fear This contrasts their noble behaviour with Chaunticleer's perceived cowardice nbsp Dismissal of Excuses Pertelote dismisses Chaunticleer's attempts to justify his fear labeling them as excuses She expects him to uphold his reputation as a brave and valiant rooster She dismisses any attempts to explain his behaviour as feeble attempts to avoid responsibility She remarks that dreams are not important She quotes from Cato nbsp Attach no importance to dream nbsp She explains that his dream is the result of overeating So she suggests that Chaunticleer should take laxatives nbsp Finally we can say that Partelot rebukes Chaunticleer by questioning his masculinity ironically comparing his bravery to other animals and criticizing Chanticleer's various actions