Tarzan the Untamed · Character
Jane Clayton
Tarzan's wife, mentioned as missing or deceased early in the story.
minor
Also known as Jane, Lady Jane, Lady Jane Greystoke, Lady Greystoke
First appearance: I: Murder and Pillage
Jane Clayton's tie to Tarzan is one of the pressures that moves Tarzan the Untamed—worth meeting in the text, not only on a cast list.
Found slain in her boudoir; her body is buried by Tarzan in the rose garden.
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With Tarzan (family): Jane Clayton is Tarzan's wife, deeply loved and missed during his adventures. With Tarzan (family): Jane Clayton is Tarzan's wife, deeply loved and missed during his adventures. With Tarzan…
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- Family
- Other
Character groups
- Jungle inhabitants and supporting characters
- Protagonist
- German and British officers
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Story tension across the book — this chapter sits in Exposition.
- Setup
- Escalation
- Breaking point
- Aftermath
- Closing
This is the story's dramatic climax because it presents the emotional and psychological peak of Bertha Kircher…
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Jane Clayton is Tarzan's wife, deeply loved and missed during his adventures. How this plays out →
- Tarzan
family · positive
Jane Clayton is Tarzan's wife, deeply loved and missed during his adventures. How this plays out →
- Tarzan
family · positive
Jane Clayton is Tarzan's wife, deeply loved and missed during his adventures. How this plays out →
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