Tarzan and the Jewels of Opar · Character
Menelek
Emperor of Abyssinia, mentioned in passing.
minor
First appearance: i belgian and arab
Menelek's tie to Albert Werper is one of the pressures that moves Tarzan and the Jewels of Opar—worth meeting in the text, not only on a cast list.
Menelek first appears in 0000 i belgian and arab.
With Albert Werper (professional): Menelek is an Ethiopian prince who becomes entangled with Werper in political and treasure-hunting schemes. With Tarzan (rivalry): Menelek initially opposes Tarzan due to conflicting interests over treasure and influence in Africa. With Albert Werper (professional): Menelek is an Ethiopian prince who becomes entangled with Werper in political and treasure-hunting schemes.
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Character Web
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Relationship types
- Professional
- Rivalry
- Other
Character groups
- Human antagonists and allies
- Jungle creatures and minor figures
- Protagonist
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Open in readerNarrative arc
Story tension across the book — this chapter sits in Exposition.
- Setup
- Breaking point
- Aftermath
- Closing
La’s unprecedented departure from Opar and her pursuit of Tarzan with fifty priests marks the emotional and ps…
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Follow the arc while readingRelationships
- Albert Werper
professional · ambivalent
Menelek is an Ethiopian prince who becomes entangled with Werper in political and… How this plays out →
- Tarzan
rivalry · negative
- Albert Werper
professional · ambivalent
Menelek is an Ethiopian prince who becomes entangled with Werper in political and… How this plays out →
Relationship notes
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See Menelek in i belgian and arab