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.
No One. Australian Heroes include Ned Kelly and Phar Lap but Ned Kelly is sometimes referred to as a hero.
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.
Yes.
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.
Ned Kelly killed his first victim, Constable Lonigan, on 25 October 1878.
He committed murder and highway robbery.
ned kelly was a hero because he saver a 11 year old from drowning
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.
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.
Ned Kelly was considered a victim by some due to his disadvantaged background and clashes with law enforcement in colonial Australia. He was seen as a symbol of resistance against perceived injustice and unfair treatment towards the Irish-Australian working class. Kelly's supporters believe he was a victim of circumstances that led to his actions.
Yes because Ned Kelly helped the poor by stealing, robbery and all those crime he did to help the poor.
Ned kelly full name is: Edward Kelly!