Tarzan, Lord of the Jungle · Character
Bolgani
A powerful gorilla that Tarzan fights.
minor
Also known as the shaggy Bolgani, Bolgani the gorilla
First appearance: Bolgani the Gorilla
Bolgani's tie to Tarzan is one of the pressures that moves Tarzan, Lord of the Jungle—worth meeting in the text, not only on a cast list.
Bolgani is nearly killed by a python and then rescued by Tarzan; after initial hostility, he agrees to be friends with Tarzan.
Bolgani first appears in 0003 iv bolgani the gorilla.
With Tarzan (friendship): Bolgani, a great ape, is a loyal friend and ally to Tarzan, often aiding him in the wild. With Tarzan (friendship): Bolgani, a great ape, is a loyal friend and ally to Tarzan, often aiding him in the wild. With Tarzan (friendship): Bolgani, a great ape, is a loyal friend and ally to Tarzan, often aiding him in the wild.
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Character Web
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Relationship types
- Friendship
- Other
Character groups
- Jungle Threats & Stranded Americans
- Ibn Jad Clan & Jungle Allies
- Protagonist
- Assorted Characters & Minor Roles
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Story tension across the book — this chapter sits in Exposition.
- Setup
- Escalation
- Breaking point
- Aftermath
- Closing
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friendship · positive
Bolgani, a great ape, is a loyal friend and ally to Tarzan, often aiding him in the wild. How this plays out →
- Tarzan
friendship · positive
Bolgani, a great ape, is a loyal friend and ally to Tarzan, often aiding him in the wild. How this plays out →
- Tarzan
friendship · positive
Bolgani, a great ape, is a loyal friend and ally to Tarzan, often aiding him in the wild. How this plays out →
Relationship notes
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See Bolgani in Bolgani the GorillaIn the story
Bolgani appears across 2 companion beats. Open any chapter in the free preview to see the notes beside the text.
Chapter companion notes
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See Bolgani in Bolgani the Gorilla