Tarzan the Terrible · Character

Jane Clayton

Tarzan's wife, held captive in a hostile city, endures separation with a quiet resolve that matches her husband's ferocity.

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Also known as Jane, Lady Greystoke, Lady Jane, Diana of the Jungle

First appearance: i the pithecanthropus

As a major figure in Tarzan the Terrible, Jane Clayton is not background color—the story leans on what they do once the chapter opens.

Imprisoned in the Temple of the Gryf, she faces Lu-don's unwanted advances; her hope is dead, but she resists haughtily.

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Jane survives captivity in Tu-lur while Tarzan scours Pal-ul-don for her, her endurance a counterweight to his restless pursuit. When they reunite, her joy is shadowed by worry for their son Jack, fighting somewhere on…

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Narrative arc

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Setup
Escalation
Breaking point
Aftermath
Closing

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Erich Obergatz
psychological · negative
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Tarzan
family · positive
Tarzan
family · positive
Tarzan
family · positive
Erich Obergatz
psychological · negative
Erich Obergatz is obsessed with Jane Clayton, pursuing her with manipulative and… How this plays out →
Erich Obergatz
psychological · negative
Erich Obergatz is obsessed with Jane Clayton, pursuing her with manipulative and… How this plays out →

Erich Obergatz
Erich Obergatz is obsessed with Jane Clayton, pursuing her with manipulative and predatory intent.
Tarzan
Jane Clayton is Tarzan's devoted wife, and their relationship is central to his motivations.
Tarzan
Jane Clayton is Tarzan's devoted wife, and their relationship is central to his motivations.
Tarzan
Jane Clayton is Tarzan's devoted wife, and their relationship is central to his motivations.
Erich Obergatz
Erich Obergatz is obsessed with Jane Clayton, pursuing her with manipulative and predatory intent.
Erich Obergatz
Erich Obergatz is obsessed with Jane Clayton, pursuing her with manipulative and predatory intent.

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In the story

Jane Clayton appears across 12 companion beats. Open any chapter in the free preview to see the notes beside the text.

XIV: The Temple of the Gryf
Imprisoned in the Temple of the Gryf, she faces Lu-don's unwanted advances; her hope is dead, but she resists haughtily.
The King Is Dead!
Captured by Mo-sar in the palace; later escorted by Ja-don to O-lo-a's quarters, where she confides her unhappiness.
XVI: The Secret Way
Mentioned as having been taken by Mo-sar to Tu-lur; Tarzan's primary objective to rescue her.
By Jad-bal-lul
Captured by Mo-sar, she is carried to a canoe and transported across the lake. She reflects on her past captivity under the Germans and her escape with Obergatz, then finds herself alone in the jungle, where she gathers obsidian to make tools and weapons.
The Lion Pit of Tu-lur
Escaped from Mo-sar's party during the night; Tarzan searches for her but misses her location.
XIX: Diana of the Jungle
Makes her first kill, creates fire, builds a treehouse, and confronts Obergatz.
Silently in the Night
Living in a tree nest, she is terrified by Obergatz's return and resolves to kill him if he threatens her again.
XXI: The Maniac
Mentioned in Tarzan's thoughts; she wounded Obergatz with a spear and plans to return home with Tarzan.
A Journey on a Gryf
Travels with Tarzan, rides the gryf, and is left in Ja-lur for safety.
XXIII: Taken Alive
Captured from Ja-lur by Pan-sat and two priests, gagged and bound, then taken by canoe toward A-lur.
XXIV: The Messenger of Death
Forced to witness Tarzan's impending sacrifice; kisses him goodbye; is also a prisoner.
Home
Travels with Tarzan and Korak, investigates the ancient caves of the Kor-ul-ja, and rides the gryf out of Pal-ul-don.

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