Decline and Fall · Character
Sir Wilfred Lucas-Dockery
A prison governor who treats incarceration as a laboratory for enlightened psychology, cheerfully rearranging men's lives to prove theories no one asked him to test.
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Also known as Sir Wilfred, Lucas-Dockery
First appearance: II: The Lucas-Dockery Experiments
As a supporting figure in Decline and Fall, Sir Wilfred Lucas-Dockery is not background color—the story leans on what they do once the chapter opens.
The Governor of Blackstone Gaol, he is conducting penological experiments and devises a progressive treatment plan for Paul.
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Sir Wilfred runs his prison with the serene confidence of a man who has read all the right books and drawn all the wrong conclusions. Where others see punishment, he sees an experiment in rehabilitation, and he is…
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- Extended Cast of Satire
- Protagonist
- Llanabba School Circle
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- Paul Pennyfeather
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Sir Wilfred is the governor of the prison where Paul is incarcerated, treating him with… How this plays out →
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professional · negative
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professional · negative
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