Ned Kelly Hero

Which hero, is known for murderous crimes? After more than a century of debate, there is still one question on everyone’s mind; ‘Is the remorseless bushranger, Ned Kelly, a hero, victim, or villain?’ Ned Kelly is recognised for his trademark iron helmet and his famous last words, “Such is life”, but does that hide the fact that he was Australia’s most hunted fugitive? Despite this, Ned thought that fighting for what he believed in, would bring justice to outlaws like him even though he went to extraordinary, murderous lengths. Ned Kelly possessed the exact qualities of a murderous villain.
As far as criminals go, Ned Kelly, the leader of one of the most wanted law breaking gangs in Australia’s history, was considered a manipulative and reckless
As portrayed in the novel, “Black Snake” by Carol Wilkinson, Ned Kelly was a murderer, thief and outlaw who stopped at nothing to bring justice at any cost. This was displayed when many innocent lives were lost at the Glenrowan Hotel during the Kelly’s last stand. Furthermore, the book demonstrates the brutal lengths he took, to transform the laws in Australia. In 1878, Ned committed several bank robberies and held innocent civilians as hostages for many hours. However, this was nothing compared to the horrific, murderous blood bath which took place at Stringybark Creek where Ned Kelly shot and killed three out of four policemen, some of whom were unarmed. The policemen were trying to capture Ned Kelly, after he allegedly assaulted Constable Fitzpatrick. After these deaths, the consequences for Ned Kelly only became worse. It was these consequences which led Ned into the uprising against the government.
Due to the evidence clearly stated above, there should be no doubt that Ned Kelly is a villain. Whether you read it left to right or right to left, there is one recurring message within this text. Ned Kelly is a complete and utter