Essay about Ned Kelly-Hero or Villain?

Criminal, fair but devious. Ned (Edward) Kelly had a controversial life that helped to form the Australian’s colony and identity. Some citizens see Ned Kelly as a cultural icon to Australia and loved him because he rebelled against the authorities. Others see him as a criminal and a murderer. He didn’t have a legal way to provide these things for his family so he had to steal for the sake of his family and for himself. In a way Ned introduced taking part in a rebellion against the Government to (only) provide life saving things for his family (they were poor).

Andrew Carnegie grew up in Dunfermline, Scotland and immigrated along with his family to the United States in the late 1800s. He worked his way up from being a poor Irish immigrant to become one of the most famous industrialists that helped transform the U.S steel industry in the late 19th century. Andrew Carnegie was a hero in many ways. One reason why Andrew Carnegie was a hero was because of his influences on renovating the American steel industry which helped create the U.S a world power. Secondly, Andrew Carnegie was a hero is because he helped create jobs that employed many Americans. Finally, Carnegie was a hero is because he was one of the most influential philanthropists.

He was an important figure in Australian history for his role in earning indigenous land rights, and his one landmark decision of Australia’s High Court, turned over the legal fiction terra nullius which lead Australian law in regards to land and native title. Obviously he has corrected an historical wrong.

      In The Red Badge of Courage, Stephen Crane explores the theme of courage and heroism in depth. He develops these themes through the main character, Henry Fleming. Henry is a naïve young man faced with the harsh realities of war, in this book, some argue that Henry is transformed into a heroic "quiet manhood" while others see Henry as the same young man who ran from battle in the beginning of the book. I think Henry doesn't change, his heroic status acquired at the end of the book isn't truly him, instead he merely is motivated by fear of dying and being rejected by his fellow soldiers.

Is Ned Kelly, a hero? A, villain? Or is he a victim? Many people have a different opinion on this topic. There is no doubt that Ned Kelly was a hero and a victim because he was one of the Australian greatest bushranger, who not only outsmarted the police but also stood up for his family’s rights.

Firstly, when Ned finally came home from the war, he was confronted by a man in a bar for overlooking a sign saying “NO NAVAJOS ALLOWED”. Despite his Marines uniform, he was still called a ‘stupid Navajo’. There

Edward "Ned" Kelly was an Australian bushranger of Irish descent, he is a well-known Australian legend from the 18 hundreds. Ned Kelly has done some good, bad and plain out evil things in his life, but what if there is a reason to this? Back in the 18 hundreds things were not as great as some might think…. And Ned Kelly and his family fell victim to many things ranging from poverty to poor role models. No doubt about it Ned Kelly is an Australian legend who has done many things in his short life…. But what if there is more to how he got to the point of robbing banks and shooting Police officers? Ned Kelly was born December 1854 and lived 25 years dying in 1880. But one question that still plays on peoples mind is he a victim, villain or hero? Here is my evidence on why I think Ned Kelly is a victim and not a villain or hero.

Superman, Wonder Woman, Spiderman—what do all these characters have in common? They are all products of the human aspiration to be saved. The word hero is passed around too much these days. A hero is not a football player that scores the game-winning touchdown or the goaltender who saves his team from a loss. A hero is usually an ordinary person that did extraordinary things. A true hero is really never a hero at all; at least not in their own mind. However, there are various cases today in which we see the exact opposites of these characters, the anti-heroes. The anti-hero is one who cannot be classified as a hero, for that said character lacks natural heroic qualities. However, the anti-hero cannot be described as a villain either.

Arrived in the gold fields in Ballarat 1853 from Ireland, Peter Lalor was a freedom fighter, a rebel and the leader of the Eureka stockade. He believed in fighting for the miners’ rights and liberties. He had a great impact on Australian democracy. Peter Lalor played a great role in shaping Australia’s identity.

Ned was a victim for many reasons that were out of his control. He was victimised because he was raised in an Irish family and because he was the oldest male in his family he had to take up the role of his father and it would have been hard growing up with no role model. Almost all of the male members of his family were involved in crime. This forced Ned to become a criminal because the police thought of him as one of the Kelly family and a criminal. Ned grew up in an Irish family and his family were criminals this means for the rest of Ned’s life he would be victimised by the federal authorities. This makes Ned a victim of colonial society.

Peter Lalor was a hero, a risk taker. He had a significant impact on Australia’s democracy. He stood up for the miner’s rights in Eureka. He was the leader of the Stockade. Peter Lalor was a brave and courageous man. We still remember him now for what he has done for the miners. He proved to the government that people’s thoughts mattered and for their rights. He was a threat to the governor’s control.

The tale of ‘The Man from Snowy River’, has played a focal part in the Australian National Consciousness. In addition it became a national symbol of the bushmen horse rider and are now consequently enshrined in our cultural mythology.

Ned Kelly was a very famous Australian Bushranger who was well known for his courage and bravery. The character of Ned Kelly is considered as either a murderous villain or the Robin Hood of Australia. Ned Kelly is more commonly portrayed as the Robin Hood of Australia for people in the modern society, after considering his heritage on Australia during his life. There are many interpretations of Ned Kelly’s life and character, which help people make judgements whether he is a murderous villain or a hero. Such interpretations include the film “Ned Kelly” (2003) as well as the documentary “Australia is still divided over Ned Kelly”. Throughout the film Ned Kelly, the main scenes which show the character of Ned Kelly as The Robin Hood are such

I didn’t know that Ned was taking up the tracks of the train until it was nearly too late, The train that he was planning to exterminate like a bug was filled of police because they found out about Ned and the gang that they kept prisoners at the inn, Ned joined in the fun some people teach Ned how to do a special dance but can’t say that it was all bad the gang made an effort

In William Shakespeare’s play, Richard III, Richard is portrayed as physically deformed and psychologically affected. It is believed that his inner soul is a reflection of his physical deformities. Richard is considered as the protagonist of this play, however this is highly contradictive. A protagonist is the hero of the story who exhibits characteristics of courage and perseverance, and is admired for their brave deeds as well as their noble qualities. Richard however, contradicts the character portrayal of a hero and demonstrates himself as the exact opposite: an anti-hero. The play opens up with Richard’s, (Duke of Gloucester) soliloquy: “I am determined to