The Voice of the People: Kahlil Gibran, a writter of the 18th century, and "Spirits Rebellious".

The Voice of the People A hero is a man admired for his achievements and noble qualities. A hero is also what you perceive it to be, because heroism is about your personal values and what you think to be noble. Kahlil Gibran has accomplished many things in his life, was well known, and many looked up to him and still do today. In the town of Besharri in North Lebanon, Kahlil grew up with …

…his day and age, it was improper. Little did he know that the people felt the same way as he, but didn't have the courage to come out and say it as he did. Despite the fact that Kahlil himself didn't seem like much of a hero, the true heretic Kahlil showed through his writings. I see in him what I hope to see in myself someday, and that is why Kahlil is my hero.