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This technique is known as selective reading. Two angles have been constructed to influence the audience as to whether Ned is a hero or an outlaw. The audience's own discourse plays an important role in this decision making process. It is clearly shown that if a "true blue aussie" was to view this documentary, he/she would more likely side with the "hero" viewpoint as it is mentioned many times - "This man is an Australian icon, he relates to Australia, he has shown great mate ship, courage and boldness." Language and statements such as these reinforce what many Australians believe - we stand up for our beliefs, and mate ship and courage are important values to us.
             Although a decision can be made on your own account, the producer did manipulate the events to present a subtle viewpoint and had a construction of reality to convince the viewers as to Ned's heroism. He/she tried to convince using subtle justification, which can twist the way we, the audience, interpret Ned Kelly. An example of this was at the end of the documentary where a positive account for Ned was presented, thereby leaving a positive image of Ned engraved on the audiences mind.
             In this documentary dramatic acting was also used frequently to influence the audience to a certain point of view - that of seeing Ned as a hero. An example of this technique is in the field when an actor puts on Ned's metal armour and fell to the ground exhausted. This portrays Ned as a legend as he was able to perform this task easily. This again reinforces the viewpoint that Ned was a hero.
             The interviews included in this documentary clearly indicated a particular point of view that the producer wanted the audience to reach. Ned Kelly was portrayed as a hero by including interviews with people who felt so honoured to have been a part of the Ned Kelly story. These people may simply have had a piece of scarf or a gold watch belonging to Ned Kelly.