How we cite our quotes: (Chapter.Paragraph)
Quote #4
"Mr. Valentine would never do something like that! Katherine said he couldn't even bring himself to shoot a wolf cub! You're lying!" (4.19)
Katherine has loving-daughter eyes for her father. She sees him as a person who can do no wrong. While Valentine might not be able to shoot a wolf cub (please—we're sure he can), he's able to cut throats and blow up cities. Katherine just doesn't know it yet.
Quote #5
"Dad was a farmer, and Mum was a Historian like you—only a lot clever than you, of course." (6.15)
This little comment from Hester shows her admiration at the same time that throws an insult at Tom. But the admiration part is key. Hester also admires what her mother did, as a Historian, so maybe that's a quality in Tom she can grow to admire.
Quote #6
[Tom] blushed, ashamed for Valentine, and ashamed of himself for having loved him. (11.7)
Should Tom be ashamed for loving Valentine? Maybe. Valentine's done some pretty despicable things, but's he's also done some wonderful things. Why do the bad things tend to define a person more than good? Think of all the celebrity and political scandals you've seen. Then again, when the things you are this bad, it's hard to overlook them just because you're nice to your own kid.