Tarzan and the Ant Men · Character
The Officer
An unnamed officer, possibly in a military or guard capacity.
minor
Also known as the officer, The officer
First appearance: i
The Officer shows up with force in V. The page is where that presence becomes real.
Young commander of the pygmy detachment who leads the escort and witnesses Tarzan's hunting.
The Officer first appears in 0000 i.
In V: Young commander of the pygmy detachment who leads the escort and witnesses Tarzan's hunting.
Later, in VII: Explains military dispositions to Tarzan, including the rotation between infantry and cavalry duties.
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Relationship types
- Other
Character groups
- Minunian Slaves and Officials
- Protagonist
- Minunian Nobles and Creatures
- Minunian Royalty and Antagonists
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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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