# Warden Schluckebier — Short Fiction character guide

> Warden Schluckebier in Short Fiction by Frederik Pohl.

**Role:** minor

**Also known as:** Warden, Schluckebier

**First appearance:** 0000-asteroid-of-the-damned

## Who they are

A warden with a minor role in the narrative.

## In the story

### [III](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/short_fiction_18_se/chapters/iii)

The warden of the prison, who dismisses O'Leary's concerns and relies on platitudes and pale blue tablets.

### [IV](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/short_fiction_18_se/chapters/iv)

The warden is overwhelmed by the riot, hesitates, and then calls the governor for help.

### [V](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/short_fiction_18_se/chapters/v)

Shown as ineffectual and overwhelmed, unable to understand prison shoptalk and refusing O'Leary's request to intervene.

### [VI](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/short_fiction_18_se/chapters/vi)

Relieved of command by the governor, he is overwhelmed by the situation and proposes violent suppression.

### [VIII](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/short_fiction_18_se/chapters/viii)

Mentioned as having fallen apart during the riot; the governor argues he was placed in a job where going to pieces is the best response.

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