Is Ned Kelly A Hero Or A Villain?

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It has been an ongoing debate as to whether Edward “Ned” Kelly was a hero or a villain. He was called a notorious criminal, a bushranger and a murderer – and on the surface, that would what he would appear to be. But by digging deeper and learning his reasons and his story, he becomes a revolutionary rebel, fighting for justice – for family, friends and himself. Ned and his family had been hindered by the law for an extremely long time, even though at first they hadn’t done anything wrong. The breaking point for Ned was when a constable called Fitzpatrick molested his younger sister, and then being blamed for shooting his hand – even though he claimed that he wasn’t even near the homestead when it occurred. The bank robberies were not only

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