Griffin mentions the effect of Marin Luther King Jr.'s nonviolent resistance in Montgomery. In what ways does King's presence inspire African Americans and add to their fears?

King's presence inspires African Americans to be dignified, stoic, and join in a sense of purpose. This course of action also promotes fear, as the white racist doubles his efforts tp degrade the African American.... taunting, baiting. Thus, Griffin tells us that the African Americans feared two things above all others, "They feared that one of their own might commit an act of violence that would jeopardize their their position by allowing the whites to say they were too dangerous to have their rights. They dreaded the awful tauntings of irresponsible white men, the jailing, the frames."