How we cite our quotes: (Chapter.Paragraph)
Quote #4
"It was a tragic thing. May I say your father impressed me greatly with his manly qualities. He was a close trader but he acted the gentleman." (3.14)
This is Colonel Stonehill talking. It's nice to see "manly qualities" associated with being a "gentleman" rather than just riding a rose and swearing a lot. It looks like Mattie does think there's more than one way to be a man.
Quote #5
"I don't believe you have fifty dollars, baby sister, but if you are hungry I will give you supper and we will talk it over and make medicine. How does that suit you?" (3.285)
When Rooster is drunk he has some nasty things to say about women, but he can be kind, too. Of course notice that he calls her "baby sister": maybe to Rooster, Mattie isn't a woman yet. Just give it a few years and see how he treats her.
Quote #6
"Earlier tonight I gave some thought to stealing a kiss from you, though you are very young, and sick and unattractive to boot, but now I am of mind to give you five or six good licks with my belt."
"One would be as unpleasant as the other. […] Put a hand on me and you will answer for it. You are from Texas and ignorant of our ways but the good people of Arkansas do not go easy on men who abuse women and children." (4.70-71)
LOL Texans. But also, notice that Mattie is all about standing up for herself here. She's not the type to whine that women aren't treated fairly; put your hand on her, and you're going to regret it for a long, long time.