Read this excerpt from “the medicine bag.”

“i sent your mother and sister away. what you will hear today is only for a man’s ears. what you will receive is only for a man’s hands.” he fell silent and i felt shivers down my back.
which conclusion can be drawn from grandpa’s dialogue in this excerpt?
grandpa does not trust martin’s mom and sister.
martin’s anticipation of owning the medicine bag grandpa.
grandpa’s culture has strict rules about gender roles.
martin is not old enough to carry on his ancestors’ traditions.

Which is the best summary of emerson’s view of solitude expressed in society and solitude? spending time in solitude is preferable to spending time in society, and it is ultimately more beneficial. though solitude is not necessarily valuable in and of itself, it is important to recognize its significance within a larger community. solitude can be beneficial in that it allows the mind to contemplate necessary and difficult questions. only through spending time in solitude and in deep observation of the natural world can one find happiness within society.