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| − | '''Percy Wetmore''' is played by Doug Hutchison.[[File:Images764.jpg|thumb]] |
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| + | |caption = Doug Hutchison as Percy Wetmore in the [[The Green Mile (film)|1999 movie adaptation of The Green Mile]] |
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| + | |died = 1965 |
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| + | |status = Deceased |
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| + | |gender = Male |
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| + | '''Percy Wetmore''' is the main antagonist in ''[[The Green Mile]]''. |
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| + | ==Background== |
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| − | Percy Wetmore is a small, sadistic warden, that does his work in death row out of pleasure to see criminals die. The other wardens want him out of the area because of that, but his contacts enable him to stay, where he is. He has a nickname for the big prisoners which he calls lugoon, a combination of lug and goon. He always causes trouble and disturbs the peace in the area through his violent behaviour and, finally, he even sabotages an execution, because he wanted the convicted prisoner to additionally suffer before his death. He succeeds in his quest. He is therefore unofficially punished because of it by the other wardens, but shows no remorse in the end. |
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| + | Percy is the nephew of the governor's wife, and likely received his position through his family's connections. |
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| + | Percy is first seen loudly announcing the arrival of [[John Coffey]] until his superior, [[Paul Edgecomb]], orders him to stop. Nevertheless, Percy continues to mistreat the death row inmates at any opportunity. He breaks two of [[Eduard Delacroix|Eduard Delacroix's]] fingers and stomps on his new pet mouse, [[Mr. Jingles]], but is left confused after John saves him. Eventually, despite learning how to properly use the electric chair, Percy deliberately sabotages Delacroix's execution just to see what will happen -- he purposely fails to wet the sponge placed under the electrode fastened to the top of Delacroix's head, causing Delacroix to burst into flame (although [[John Coffey]] absorbs all the pain). Despite his sadistic nature, Percy is left in shock after witnessing his scheme's horrific result. He is therefore unofficially punished by the other guards, but shows no remorse in the end. |
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| − | John Coffey turns him into a tool for his purpose of killing William Wharton for his crimes and in order to punish him for his crime. He never recovers from that, which was also his purpose and ends up in an asylum for the rest of his life. |
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| + | Later, in order to escort John Coffey safely out of the prison to save [[Melinda Moores]], Paul and the other guards apprehend Percy and lock him in the padded room. Upon their return, Paul and Brutal threaten him into silence. Percy agrees to stay quiet, but immediately after, John grabs Percy and takes control of him for the purpose of killing [[William Wharton]] to punish them both at once. Percy never recovers from the brainwashing and is institutionalized at Briar Ridge Psychatric Hospital for the rest of his life. However he was sent to another unknown institute after Briar Ridge was caught in the fire. He later dies in 1965, despite being the youngest of the guards. |
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| + | ==Personality and characteristics== |
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| + | Percy is described as a small (in both body and mind) man who works on death row for the pleasure of watching prisoners die. The other guards want him reassigned, but his contacts enable him to stay on the Green Mile. Percy is an instigator, stirring up trouble with his violent behavior, and is not above using his family's position to get out of trouble. |
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| + | Though he enjoys tormenting inmates, Percy proves to be a coward when real danger strikes, as seen in his interactions with William Wharton. He is also somewhat lazy, preferring to read pornographic comics rather than learn about his new position at Briar Ridge. |
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Revision as of 07:28, 28 March 2020
Percy Wetmore is the main antagonist in The Green Mile.
Background
Percy is the nephew of the governor's wife, and likely received his position through his family's connections.
Percy is first seen loudly announcing the arrival of John Coffey until his superior, Paul Edgecomb, orders him to stop. Nevertheless, Percy continues to mistreat the death row inmates at any opportunity. He breaks two of Eduard Delacroix's fingers and stomps on his new pet mouse, Mr. Jingles, but is left confused after John saves him. Eventually, despite learning how to properly use the electric chair, Percy deliberately sabotages Delacroix's execution just to see what will happen -- he purposely fails to wet the sponge placed under the electrode fastened to the top of Delacroix's head, causing Delacroix to burst into flame (although John Coffey absorbs all the pain). Despite his sadistic nature, Percy is left in shock after witnessing his scheme's horrific result. He is therefore unofficially punished by the other guards, but shows no remorse in the end.
Later, in order to escort John Coffey safely out of the prison to save Melinda Moores, Paul and the other guards apprehend Percy and lock him in the padded room. Upon their return, Paul and Brutal threaten him into silence. Percy agrees to stay quiet, but immediately after, John grabs Percy and takes control of him for the purpose of killing William Wharton to punish them both at once. Percy never recovers from the brainwashing and is institutionalized at Briar Ridge Psychatric Hospital for the rest of his life. However he was sent to another unknown institute after Briar Ridge was caught in the fire. He later dies in 1965, despite being the youngest of the guards.
Personality and characteristics
Percy is described as a small (in both body and mind) man who works on death row for the pleasure of watching prisoners die. The other guards want him reassigned, but his contacts enable him to stay on the Green Mile. Percy is an instigator, stirring up trouble with his violent behavior, and is not above using his family's position to get out of trouble.
Though he enjoys tormenting inmates, Percy proves to be a coward when real danger strikes, as seen in his interactions with William Wharton. He is also somewhat lazy, preferring to read pornographic comics rather than learn about his new position at Briar Ridge.
Gallery
