How we cite our quotes: (Chapter.Paragraph)
Quote #4
The only superiority in women that is tolerable to the rival sex is, as a rule, that of the unconscious kind, but a superiority which recognizes itself may sometimes please by suggesting possibilities of capture to the subordinated man. (4.1)
In other words, men will sometimes like proud and independent women, but only insofar as they think of these women as something they can capture and possess. You know, like creepy big game hunters only like lions if the lion is stuffed and displayed in their den.
Quote #5
"I've brought a lamb for Miss Everdene. I thought she might like one to rear: girls do." (4.18)
When he brings her a new lamb as a gift, Gabriel hopes that Bathsheba will show herself to be like other girls and to enjoy raising a cute little lamb. Once again, he seems intent on convincing himself that Bathsheba can be made to act like a normal girl. After all, she's so beautiful that he can't stand the idea of her being a tomboy. Again: why are these two things mutually exclusive? We like playing rugby and raising bunnies.
Quote #6
"I have two matters to speak of. The first is that the bailiff is dismissed for thieving, and that I have formed a resolution to have no bailiff at all, but to manage everything with my own head and hands." (10.2)
When she catches her bailiff Pennyways stealing some of her crops, Bathsheba wastes no time in firing him taking his place herself. In doing so, she becomes the first woman in the area to ever manage her own farm. Get it, girl.