In "musée des beaux arts," who does auden feel best understands human suffering?

a. poets
b. icarus
c. daedalus
d. painters from the past

a, overstatement is the answer

nature versus humanity!

the symbol of the grandfather's heritage in this excerpt from "the medicine bag,” is the beaded bolo tie.

a bolo tie is a cord fastened around the neck with an ornamental clasp which is worn as a necktie. they have been used by native american tribes such as hopi, navajo, zuni, and puebloans since the mid-20th century.

therefore, the fact that the grandfather is wearing a bolo tie refers to his heritage as native american.