Tarzan of the Apes · Character

Tublat

Kala's mate, a fierce ape who hates Tarzan.

minor

Also known as old Tublat

Tublat's tie to Tarzan is one of the pressures that moves Tarzan of the Apes—worth meeting in the text, not only on a cast list.

Kala's mate, mentioned as the father of her dead infant.

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With Tarzan (rivalry): Tublat, Kala's mate, is abusive and hostile toward Tarzan, leading to frequent conflicts and eventual death at Tarzan's hands. In IV: The Apes: Kala's mate, mentioned as the father of her dead…

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Relationship types

Rivalry
Other

Character groups

Ape Tribe and Family
Protagonist
Sailors, Mutineers, and Rivals
Castaways and Rescuers

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Setup
Escalation
Breaking point
Aftermath
Closing

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Tarzan
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IV: The Apes
Kala's mate, mentioned as the father of her dead infant.
V: The White Ape
Hates Tarzan and frequently tries to harm him; becomes the frequent target of Tarzan's rope tricks, causing him great annoyance.
VI: Jungle Battles
Opposes sending assistance to Tarzan, reinforcing his antagonism.
VII: The Light of Knowledge
Tarzan's lifelong enemy; attacks Kala and is killed by Tarzan during the Dum-Dum.
VIII: The Treetop Hunter
His body is left where it fell after being killed by Tarzan.
XII: Man's Reason
Mentioned as the father of Terkoz.

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