Question

which best states how the concept of trust is portrayed in chapter 1 of nature and in society and solitude? nature implies suspicion of others but does not state it, while society and solitude states directly that suspicion of others is natural. nature advocates skepticism of all others, while society and solitude suggests that it is nobler to be more trusting. nature indicates that few individuals trust each other, while society and solitude suggests that trust is the glue that holds a society together. nature suggests that skepticism is healthy, while society and solitude suggests that study of nature makes one less skeptical.

Explanation:

In Emerson's Nature (Chapter 1), the text frames a subtle, implied wariness of others without explicit statement, while Society and Solitude directly articulates that suspicion of fellow humans is an inherent, natural trait. The other options do not align with the core portrayal of trust/suspicion in these works: Nature does not advocate outright skepticism, claim few trust each other, or frame skepticism as healthy; Society and Solitude does not focus on noble trust, trust as societal glue, or nature reducing skepticism.

Answer:

A. Nature implies suspicion of others but does not state it, while Society and Solitude states directly that suspicion of others is natural.