Tarzan the Terrible · Character
Tarzan
Stripped of his mate and stranded in an unknown land, the ape-man carves a legend among strangers who know him only as Tarzan the Terrible.
major
Also known as Tarzan of the Apes, Tarzan the Terrible, Jad-guru
First appearance: The Pithecanthropus
As a major figure in Tarzan the Terrible, Tarzan is not background color—the story leans on what they do once the chapter opens.
The protagonist, searching for Jane in an unknown land.
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Tarzan enters Pal-ul-don hunting for the abducted Jane, but the valley's warring tribes and prehistoric beasts turn the search into a trial of survival. His legend precedes him — allies and enemies alike measure the man…
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See Tarzan in The PithecanthropusCharacter Web
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Relationship types
- Other
Character groups
- Protagonist
- Pal-ul-don characters
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Open in readerNarrative arc
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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Follow the arc while readingRelationships
- Jane Clayton
family · positive
Jane Clayton is Tarzan's devoted wife, and their relationship is central to his… How this plays out →
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rivalry · negative
- Jane Clayton
family · positive
Jane Clayton is Tarzan's devoted wife, and their relationship is central to his… How this plays out →
- Erich Obergatz
rivalry · negative
- Jane Clayton
family · positive
Jane Clayton is Tarzan's devoted wife, and their relationship is central to his… How this plays out →
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See Tarzan in The PithecanthropusIn the story
Tarzan appears across 27 companion beats. Open any chapter in the free preview to see the notes beside the text.
- The Pithecanthropus
- II: “To the Death!”
- III: Pan-at-lee
- IV: Tarzan-jad-guru
- In the Kor-ul-gryf
- Tor-o-don
- Jungle Craft
- A-lur
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Chapter companion notes
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