Tarzan the Terrible · Character
Numa
The lion, a recurring jungle predator encountered by Tarzan.
minor
First appearance: The Pithecanthropus
Numa shows up with force in The Pithecanthropus. The page is where that presence becomes real.
The lion that Tarzan saves the pithecanthropus from, and which had earlier clawed Tarzan.
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Relationship types
- Other
Character groups
- Jungle and external figures
- Protagonist
- Pal-ul-don characters
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Story tension across the book — this chapter sits in Exposition.
- Setup
- Escalation
- Breaking point
- Aftermath
- Closing
In this excerpt, the dramatic climax occurs because Tarzan’s relentless search brings him within literal sight…
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