Tarzan the Untamed · Character
Otobu
A native warrior who serves Usanga and later helps Tarzan.
minor
Also known as poor Otobu
First appearance: xiii usanga s reward
Otobu'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.
A black slave who helps Tarzan and Smith-Oldwick after being addressed in his native tongue; he assists in subduing the mad couple.
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With Tarzan (friendship): Otobu is a native warrior who becomes a loyal follower and friend to Tarzan. With Tarzan (friendship): Otobu is a native warrior who becomes a loyal follower and friend to Tarzan. With Tarzan…
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Relationship types
- Friendship
- Other
Character groups
- German and British officers
- Protagonist
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Story tension across the book — this chapter sits in Rising action.
- Setup
- Escalation
- Breaking point
- Aftermath
- Closing
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Otobu is a native warrior who becomes a loyal follower and friend to Tarzan. How this plays out →
- Tarzan
friendship · positive
Otobu is a native warrior who becomes a loyal follower and friend to Tarzan. How this plays out →
- Tarzan
friendship · positive
Otobu is a native warrior who becomes a loyal follower and friend to Tarzan. How this plays out →
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Otobu appears across 3 companion beats. Open any chapter in the free preview to see the notes beside the text.
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