Maiwa’s Revenge · Character
The Matuku
Generic term for a member of the Matuku tribe, sometimes personified.
minor
Also known as Bulala Matuku, a Matuku
First appearance: maiwa s revenge
The Matuku's tie to Wambe is one of the pressures that moves Maiwa’s Revenge—worth meeting in the text, not only on a cast list.
The headman of Wambe's kraal who requests Quatermain's help and later receives punishment.
The Matuku first appears in 0001 maiwa s revenge.
With Wambe (professional): The Matuku serves as a loyal but fearsome warrior and enforcer for Chief Wambe.
In III: The First Round: The headman of Wambe's kraal who requests Quatermain's help and later receives punishment.
Later, in IV: The Last Round: Gobo's companion; agrees with Gobo's complaints and fears the haunted country.
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Relationship types
- Professional
- Other
Character groups
- Supporting & Background Figures
- Main Character Group
- Protagonist
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Story tension across the book.
- Setup
- Escalation
- Breaking point
- Aftermath
- Closing
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- Wambe
professional · negative
The Matuku serves as a loyal but fearsome warrior and enforcer for Chief Wambe. How this plays out →
Relationship notes
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