Tarzan, Lord of the Jungle · Character
Tantor
The wise old elephant, a friend to Tarzan.
minor
Also known as Tantor the Elephant
First appearance: I: Tantor the Elephant
Tantor shows up with force in I: Tantor the Elephant. The page is where that presence becomes real.
The elephant upon whose back Tarzan rests; described as ancient and powerful, wary of men.
Tantor first appears in 0000 i tantor the elephant.
In I: Tantor the Elephant: The elephant upon whose back Tarzan rests; described as ancient and powerful, wary of men.
Later, in Comrades of the Wild: The elephant who responds to Tarzan's call, storms the camp, and rescues him.
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Relationship types
- Other
Character groups
- Ibn Jad Clan & Jungle Allies
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Story tension across the book — this chapter sits in Exposition.
- Setup
- Escalation
- Breaking point
- Aftermath
- Closing
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See Tantor in I: Tantor the Elephant