According to historian Hue-Tam Ho Tai, Ba Cụt's lifelong antipathy towards Thơ's family influenced his behaviour during his last stand.
Menurut sejarawan Hue-Tam Ho Tai, antipati seumur hidup Ba Cụt terhadap keluarga Thơ mempengaruhi perilakunya di saat-saat terakhirnya ini.