In
the context of literary discussions, tolerance is the ability to listen to or acknowledge
opinions or beliefs that one does not necessarily agree withwithout reacting in anger or
frustration. To be tolerant is to accept people as they are and to let them live their own lives
without trying to belittle them or change their views.
Everyone has limits
when it comes to tolerance. Generally speaking, anything that violates a moral code is not
something that society in general is tolerant of. For example, society is not tolerant of
murder. Neither is society tolerant of being cruel to children.
Within
certain parameters, however, society does encourage people to show tolerance for people of
various religions, political affiliations, ethnic backgrounds, races, abilities, beliefs, sexual
orientations, and ages.
The following are some Young Adult novels with themes
of tolerance:
- Speak by Laurie Halse
Anderson - To Kill a Mockingbird by Harper
Lee - Wonder by R. J. Palacio
The Hate U Give by Angie Thomas- All We Have
Left by Wendy Mills
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