Yes; the little guy is always eager to prove himself. It's up to the bigger man to turn him down.
I wonder why you have such a low opinion of Straggler? It seems your implication is that Straggler is a bully and should not "pick upon" Chuck, as if a Great Debate between Straggler and Chuck could be nothing but one person "beating up" the other, instead of a learning experience.
Edited by DBlevins, : No reason given.