In the movie The Man Who Shot Liberty Valance directed by John Ford there are two men who take the spotlight. These men are Ransom Stoddard and Tom Doniphon. If these two men were being judged on their virtues by Aristotle he would choose Ransom as the more virtuous one over Tom. Having virtue is shown by implementing high moral standards and throughout the film Ransom shows his morals in all aspects of his life. The first time we see Ransom he is confronted by Liberty Valance when Valance holds up his stagecoach and demands jewelry and money from everyone. The women with them refused to give up a sentimental piece of jewelry given form her late husband, Valence then rips it form here. Then, Ransom stands up to Valance who beats him and leaves