Jungle Tales of Tarzan · Character
Tarzan
An English lord raised by apes, Tarzan swings between jungle instinct and a man's restless mind, newly awakened to love and the ache of being different.
major
Also known as Tarzan of the Apes, Lord Greystoke, the young Lord Greystoke, the real Lord Greystoke
First appearance: Tarzan's First Love
As a major figure in Jungle Tales of Tarzan, Tarzan is not background color—the story leans on what they do once the chapter opens.
Experiences first love and jealousy towards Teeka; fights Sheeta to protect her.
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Tarzan belongs to Kerchak's ape tribe yet stands apart from it, his smooth skin and white teeth a constant reminder that he is something other than his brothers. Watching Teeka, he feels desire for the first time, and…
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Relationship types
- Friendship
- Rivalry
- Other
Character groups
- Protagonist
- Jungle Prey and Antagonists
- Jungle Fauna and Human Characters
- Ape Tribe and Predators
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Open in readerNarrative arc
Story tension across the book — this chapter sits in Exposition.
- Setup
- Escalation
- Breaking point
- Aftermath
- Closing
This excerpt marks the dramatic climax because it presents the emotional/psychological peak of impending crisi…
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Follow the arc while readingRelationships
- Teeka
friendship · positive
Tarzan and Teeka share a close bond of mutual respect and playful companionship, with… How this plays out →
- Taug
rivalry · negative
- Numa
rivalry · negative
- Gomangani
rivalry · negative
- Tibo
friendship · positive
- Mbonga
rivalry · negative
- Sheeta
rivalry · negative
- Tantor
friendship · positive
- Kerchak
rivalry · negative
- Bukawai
rivalry · negative
- Gazan
rivalry · negative
- Bolgani
rivalry · negative
Relationship notes
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Tarzan appears across 12 companion beats. Open any chapter in the free preview to see the notes beside the text.
- Tarzan's First Love
- The Capture of Tarzan
- III: The Fight for the Balu
- IV: The God of Tarzan
- Tarzan and the Black Boy
- The Witch-Doctor Seeks Vengeance
- VII: The End of Bukawai
- The Lion
- +4 more
Chapter companion notes
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