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Ned Kelly

This character is the hero of this novel, and a legendary figure in Australia, similar to Robin Hood.

Red Kelly

This character's actions early on embarrass Ned, and force him to become a man. His early experience with prisons marks him and his family, so that the law was always watching and fighting with them.

Ellen Quinn

This character starts out as a very strong independent woman, but as the work goes on she seems to become weaker and weaker, not only in physical strength, but in emotion, and in character.

Uncle James

This character looks a lot like Red Kelly, and first appears around the family after Ellen Quinn and the kids move with their aunts.

Dan Kelly

This character is the youngest brother of the family and takes the death of their father harder than any of the other children. He is considered part...

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