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A lot of people think of Ned Kelly as a cold blooded killer and a criminal. Ned was in trouble from a young age, he robbed banks and the ones he killed, he stole horses and ran away from the police. His family were thought to be wild and reckless and where ever Ned went he took hostages. He got his friends into his mess, got Joe Byrne to kill one of his best friends, Aaron and he had a deadly accurate shot with a revolver or rifle. He was someone to be afraid of. But then again...
Through it all, Ned emerges as a incredibly courageous individual , as he did from the mist at Glenrowan, dressed in his famous suit of armour, for his extraordinary last stand. A special 60 minutes episode showed that 91% of those who voted believed that Ned wasn't given a fair trail. Others think he has a victim of a vicious system. In his very brief life he became an Australian legend.
Ned only killed in self defence, when he was 9 he risked his life to save a boy from drowning, he had to become the father of the family at a young age. He was punished for things he didn't do and was victimised by the police. He gave to the poor and he would do anything for the ones he loved. His last wish was for the police to let his Mum go, since she was in jail for something she didn't do. Ned was self educated and very loyal to his friends, family and supporters and had a good sense of humour. His mocking courage never deserted him and to be as game as Ned Kelly is to have the ultimate bravery. He was and still is a hero.
I think he was hero but it's up to you to chose what you think. Make sure you read all the facts before you judge him. Just like the saying don't judge a book by its cover!
It is not true that Ned Kelly only killed in self-defence. He was a cold-blooded killer who willingly murdered policemen and others who betrayed him (this is hardly self-defence). He most certainly planned to murder most of the policemen travelling to Glenrowan by train, by causing the train's derailment.
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∙ 11y agoNed Kelly was no hero. He was a bushranger, a murderer and a thief.
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Many people say that he is a bad person, because he murdered people. However, it is mentioned in several stories that he never believed in killing, but he also thought it was a right thing to do. He did a bad thing, but mostly for a good reason. I would say there is a little grey area were Ned Kelly sits, as I wouldn’t call him a villain, or a hero.
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Why is ned kelly a villain?
He committed murder and highway robbery.
Where did Ned Kelly die and is he a hero or villain?
Ned Kelly was ultimately hanged for the murder of Sergeant Kennedy at Stringybark Creek, so yes, he was convicted as a murderer, but with extenuating circumstances. Ned was also a hero. I could go on for hours on this subject, but will save you the suffering. There are dozens of books written on this subject and all have their virtues. If you are sufficiently interested, get hold of a book entitled "The Kelly Outbreak 1878-1880" by John McQuilton and prepare to be enlightened.
What was Ned Kelly's full name?
Ned kelly full name is: Edward Kelly!
Why was Ned Kelly famous?
Ned Kelly, was famous for standing up against injustice against his people, after shooting 3 police, he was senctenced to death. "such is life" was the famouse Ned kelly's Last words as he was hung at the age of 25-26 died 1880, born 1854-1855
How did Ned Kelly get his name?
His name was Edward Kelly, his nickname was Ned.
Who Are All The Famous Australian Villain?
No One. Australian Heroes include Ned Kelly and Phar Lap but Ned Kelly is sometimes referred to as a hero.
Was ned kelly a villain?
Yes. Ned Kelly was a villain, as he was a bushranger and a murderer, with no respect for the law or for the lives of policemen.
Was Ned Kelly an Australian villain?
Yes.
Is Ned Kelly a villain or hero?
ned kelly our intergrated groupr thought that although he did do bed and horrible crimes he was a hero to his mates so the irish people that supported him others not so well they thought he was selfish and cruel in other words a ruthless thug.
Why is ned kelly a villain?
He committed murder and highway robbery.
What heroic things did Ned Kelly do?
ned kelly was a hero because he saver a 11 year old from drowning
Where did Ned Kelly die and is he a hero or villain?
Ned Kelly was ultimately hanged for the murder of Sergeant Kennedy at Stringybark Creek, so yes, he was convicted as a murderer, but with extenuating circumstances. Ned was also a hero. I could go on for hours on this subject, but will save you the suffering. There are dozens of books written on this subject and all have their virtues. If you are sufficiently interested, get hold of a book entitled "The Kelly Outbreak 1878-1880" by John McQuilton and prepare to be enlightened.
Did ned kelly have a mum and a dad?
Ned Kelly is best known for being a folk hero in the country of Australia. Ned Kelly had both a mom and a dad. Their names were Ellen Quinn and John Kelly.
Were people in the community thought Ned Kelly a hero?
Yes because Ned Kelly helped the poor by stealing, robbery and all those crime he did to help the poor.
Is Ned Kelly a hero victim or villain?
After his death, Ned Kelly has often been depicted as a sort of Robin Hood, fighting the authorities and police force as the representatives of Britain as the "colonial oppressor"of Australia. In reality, he committed a substantial number of robberies and murders and there is no evidence that he did this for the benefit of the poor or just as a gesture of defiance towards the authorities. So we can safely call him a villain who later was made to look by some as a victim or a hero.
What was Ned Kelly's full name?
Ned kelly full name is: Edward Kelly!
What did ned kelly do to become a hero?
He was not a hero, he was a criminal he shot and killed policeman, he kept ordinary Australians hostage and also a thief.
