Tarzan and the Ant Men · Character
Obebe
A cannibal chief whose village and sleeping habits frame the jungle scenes surrounding Tarzan's African estate, glimpsed through the eyes of his daughter Uhha.
supporting
Also known as Obebe the cannibal
First appearance: I
As a supporting figure in Tarzan and the Ant Men, Obebe is not background color—the story leans on what they do once the chapter opens.
Cannibal chief who holds Esteban Miranda captive and wants to eat him, but is opposed by the witch doctor.
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Obebe rules a cannibal village where his daughter Uhha chats with a friend about ornaments and young men while her father sleeps within his hut. The ordinary rhythms of village life — gossip, coiffures, courtship — play…
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15 connectionsA slice of how Obebe sits in the book — open the reader for the full interactive map.
Relationship types
- Professional
- Other
Character groups
- Minunian Royalty and Antagonists
- Protagonist
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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 is the dramatic climax because it presents the emotional and psychological peak of terror and desperation…
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- Uhha
professional · ambivalent
Obebe, a tribal chief, commands Uhha as a subordinate warrior in their native African… How this plays out →
- Uhha
professional · ambivalent
Obebe, a tribal chief, commands Uhha as a subordinate warrior in their native African… How this plays out →
Relationship notes
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See Obebe in IIn the story
Obebe appears across 2 companion beats. Open any chapter in the free preview to see the notes beside the text.
