- Eddie Mabo has a character of strong determination and willpower, which allowed him to continuously persist in his actions and causes, even when his wife started to doubt him, arguing for practicality over principle, following him leaving his job. If it were not for his great tenacity, the doubts put onto him by his wife and peers from Murray Island would have eventually gotten to him, potentially resulting in him giving up his case.
- He also has a rebellious character. Eddie Mabo hardly conforms to the oppression put onto him by other white Australians, and is often locked up for his actions, leading him to come home late more often than not. His sense of rebellion led him to join a union, lead rallies, and especially take a case to the
- He also has a rebellious character. Eddie Mabo hardly conforms to the oppression put onto him by other white Australians, and is often locked up for his actions, leading him to come home late more often than not. His sense of rebellion led him to join a union, lead rallies, and especially take a case to the