Tarzan of the Apes · Character
Tantor
The elephant, a recurring jungle presence.
minor
Also known as Old Tantor
First appearance: xiv at the mercy of the jungle
Tantor shows up with force in Man and Man. The page is where that presence becomes real.
Elephant friend of Tarzan; they walk together on moonlit nights.
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Relationship types
- Other
Character groups
- Jungle Threats and Victims
- Protagonist
- Ape Tribe and Family
- Castaways and Rescuers
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Story tension across the book — this chapter sits in Rising action.
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- Escalation
- Breaking point
- Aftermath
- Closing
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See Tantor in xiv at the mercy of the jungle