For a great artist like Kazan to immolate himself to protect the rights of lesser artists, or more precisely in a quixotic attempt to protect those rights, would have been heroic.
Kazan is one of the most respected artists in this country.
mnli hypothesis: Kazan is one of the most respected artists in this country. premise: For a great artist like Kazan to immolate himself to protect the rights of lesser artists, or more precisely in a quixotic attempt to protect those rights, would have been heroic.