Tolerance by EM Forster

What is the central theme of 'Tolerance' by EM Forster?

• Promotion of conformity over diversity

• Importance of understanding and accepting differences

• Encouragement of discrimination against others

• Advocacy for segregation based on differences

In 'Tolerance', how does Forster explore the concept of acceptance?

• Through encouraging characters to remain close-minded and intolerant

• By depicting characters who refuse to acknowledge or engage with diversity

• By promoting isolation and segregation among characters

• Through depicting characters navigating cultural differences and personal biases to embrace understanding and respect for others.

Discuss the significance of empathy in 'Tolerance' by EM Forster.

• Empathy has no impact on promoting tolerance

• Empathy leads to intolerance and misunderstanding

• Empathy in 'Tolerance' by EM Forster is insignificant

• Empathy enables individuals to connect with others' viewpoints, promoting tolerance and understanding.

How does Forster portray the importance of understanding in 'Tolerance'?

• Forster portrays the importance of understanding in 'Tolerance' by advocating for intolerance and discrimination

• Forster portrays the importance of understanding in 'Tolerance' by highlighting the superiority of one's own beliefs over others

• Forster portrays the importance of understanding in 'Tolerance' by emphasizing empathy and open-mindedness towards different perspectives and cultures.

• Forster portrays the importance of understanding in 'Tolerance' by promoting ignorance and close-mindedness towards different perspectives

Explain the role of communication in promoting tolerance as depicted in the story.

• Communication leads to intolerance by spreading misinformation and stereotypes.

• Communication has no impact on tolerance as it only serves to divide people further.

• Communication promotes tolerance by fostering understanding, empathy, and respect among individuals with diverse backgrounds.

• Communication hinders tolerance by creating misunderstandings and conflicts.

What are some examples of characters showing tolerance in 'Tolerance'?

• Atticus Finch and Anne Frank

• Sherlock Holmes and Elizabeth Bennet

• Katniss Everdeen and Frodo Baggins

• Hermione Granger and Harry Potter

How does Forster challenge traditional beliefs about tolerance in the story?

• By reinforcing the importance of strict adherence to traditional beliefs

• By promoting the idea that tolerance is unnecessary in society

• By highlighting the superficiality and limitations of tolerance in the characters' interactions.

• By depicting characters who fully embrace and embody traditional beliefs about tolerance

Discuss the impact of cultural differences on tolerance in 'Tolerance' by EM Forster.

• Cultural differences in 'Tolerance' by EM Forster emphasize the difficulties in accepting and understanding diverse beliefs, customs, and values, affecting the level of tolerance among individuals.

• Cultural differences in 'Tolerance' by EM Forster promote unity and understanding among individuals

• Cultural differences in 'Tolerance' by EM Forster have no impact on tolerance levels

• Cultural differences in 'Tolerance' by EM Forster lead to complete assimilation of diverse beliefs

What lessons can be learned about tolerance from the narrative?

• Tolerance should only be extended to those who are similar to us.

• Understanding and accepting differences among individuals is crucial for fostering tolerance.

• Tolerance is unnecessary in a diverse society.

• Tolerance is a sign of weakness.

In what ways does 'Tolerance' by EM Forster resonate with contemporary society?

• Tolerance by EM Forster resonates with contemporary society through its themes of isolation, segregation, and intolerance.

• Tolerance by EM Forster resonates with contemporary society through its themes of conflict, discrimination, and exclusion.

• Tolerance by EM Forster resonates with contemporary society through its themes of acceptance, understanding, and empathy towards individuals from diverse backgrounds.

• Tolerance by EM Forster resonates with contemporary society through its themes of conformity, uniformity, and homogeneity.