Questions and Answers
What was Percy Wetmore's role in the story?
Who was John Coffey?
He was a convicted prisoner who could heal people and was innocent of the crimes he was accused of.
Paul Edgecomb was the narrator of the story.
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What happened to Melinda Moores?
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What crime was William Wharton convicted of?
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Who was Mr. Jingles?
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Paul Edgecomb was ____ years old in 1932.
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Who was responsible for Delacroix's execution?
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What condition did Hal Moores' wife have?
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Match the characters with their descriptions:
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Study Notes
Percy Wetmore
- Angry and unkind character, connected to a powerful uncle.
- Disliked both Mr. Jingles and Eduard Delacroix; attempted to kill the mouse.
- In charge of Delacroix's execution; neglected to wet the sponge, leading to a torturous death.
- Involved in a violent encounter where he shot William Wharton.
- Ended up at Briar Ridge as a patient and eventually died there.
John Coffey
- Wrongfully convicted of murdering and raping the Detterick sisters; displayed a gentle, healing nature.
- Possessed an ability to heal; saved the warden's wife from a fatal brain tumor.
- Struggled with tying knots, leading to perceptions of him as simple-minded.
- Aware of his impending execution but remained resigned; expressed desire for prayer before death.
Paul Edgecomb
- Narrator of the story, prison guard diagnosed with a urinary infection.
- Believed in Coffey’s innocence from the start and actively sought to prove it.
- At the age of 40 in 1932, now lives in Georgia Pines writing his memories at 104.
- Developed a romantic interest in Elaine and took actions to enable Coffey's healing of Melinda Moores.
Harry Terwillinger
- Contributed by providing his truck for transporting Coffey to the Moores' residence.
Brutus Howell
- Noted for his large physical presence; a fellow prison guard.
Dean Stanton
- Father and fellow guard at Cold Mountain State Penitentiary.
Eduard Delacroix
- French Cajun, convicted of arson, known for his fondness for Mr. Jingles.
- Caused annoyance to Percy Wetmore; met a gruesome end during execution.
Hal Moores
- Warden of Cold Mountain State Penitentiary who faced personal turmoil due to his wife's illness.
- Displayed managerial qualities and left before Coffey’s execution.
Melinda Moores
- Hal Moores' wife, afflicted with a brain tumor, who was healed by John Coffey.
Janice Edgecomb
- Paul Edgecomb's wife; deeply concerned about Coffey's fate and innocent status.
- Died in a bus crash in 1956, adding to Paul’s sorrows.
William Wharton
- Convicted murderer with a violent temperament; involved in assaults on guards.
- Known for his brutal crimes against the Detterick girls and for instigating fear in others.
- Shot dead by Percy Wetmore after a sinister incident during Coffey's absence.
Mr. Jingles
- An important mouse character that initially faced persecution from Percy Wetmore.
- Became beloved by Delacroix, who cared for him in prison.
- Healed by Coffey after a near-fatal encounter; later aged to 64 and died of natural causes.
The Dettericks
- Sisters Cora and Kathe, notable victims of a brutal crime that was wrongfully attributed to Coffey.
- Their tragic story unravels the tension surrounding Coffey's innocence, culminating on the night of his execution.
Elaine
- A significant character at Georgia Pines who harbors feelings for Paul Edgecomb.
- Helped Paul navigate the constraints of the retirement home, exhibiting a flirtatious and engaging demeanor.
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Test your knowledge about the characters from 'The Green Mile'. This quiz focuses on Percy Wetmore and his interactions with other characters in the story. Explore the dynamics between Percy and his fellow guards as well as the prisoners.
