# Brother Pierce — The Damnation of Theron Ware character guide

> Brother Pierce in The Damnation of Theron Ware by Harold Frederic.

**Role:** minor

**Also known as:** Loren Pierce, old Pierce, Mr. Pierce

**First appearance:** 0000-part-i-i

## Who they are

A stern, influential church trustee.

## In the story

### [III](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/the_damnation_of_theron_ware_se/chapters/part-i-iii)

The senior trustee who dictates the terms of Theron's ministry, demanding old-fashioned, hellfire preaching and opposing any modern or intellectual tendencies.

### [IV](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/the_damnation_of_theron_ware_se/chapters/part-i-iv)

Mentioned as criticizing Theron's use of the word 'epitome' in his sermon, claiming it violates the Discipline's injunction to plain language.

### [XIV](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/the_damnation_of_theron_ware_se/chapters/part-ii-xiv)

Brother Pierce is mentioned as the trustee who meets the Presiding Elder with his buggy, indicating his influence in the congregation.

### [XVI](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/the_damnation_of_theron_ware_se/chapters/part-ii-xvi)

Senior trustee who moves to release Winch from his pledge and insists on hearing the names of subscribers.

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