Wisdom Poole is the father of Apollo and Brood Poole and one of the nine men who attack the Convent. He blames the Convent women for his lack of control over his own family, but he loses that control completely when they shun him for his part in the massacre.
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Wisdom Poole Character Timeline in Paradise
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Lone
...personal biases of each man. Sargeant Person, a farmer, wants to own the Convent’s land. Wisdom Poole seeks justification for losing control over his family, especially Brood and Apollo, who have been...
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Save-Marie
...lands. Not all the men were so fortunate, though––Menus Jury’s alcoholism has worsened drastically, and Wisdom Poole ’s family condemns him for his violence.
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