“Intolerance is itself a form of violence and an obstacle to the growth of a true democratic spirit.” This quote is explaining that intolerance guides us away from getting to know one another. It blocks our mind from growing to new lengths with people's race, religion, gender, and most important personality. Intolerance is not accepting a certain group because of false stereotypes placed on them. These accusations can be seen made on Tom Robinson, Chiko, and Frederick Douglass. These 3 people were excluded from their own society because of who they were. In the novels To Kill a Mockingbird, Bamboo People, and the Life of Frederick Douglas it can be argued that when one shows intolerance towards a certain group or individual it may cause the
