Tarzan the Untamed · Character
Ska
A vulture that scavenges and appears in the jungle scenes.
minor
First appearance: ii the lion s cave
Ska'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.
The vulture that follows Tarzan across the barren plateau, a harbinger of evil.
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With Tarzan (rivalry): Ska is a hostile ape leader who opposes Tarzan's authority. With Tarzan (rivalry): Ska is a hostile ape leader who…
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Relationship types
- Rivalry
- Other
Character groups
- Jungle animals and predators
- 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
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- Tarzan
rivalry · negative
Ska is a hostile ape leader who opposes Tarzan's authority. How this plays out →
- Tarzan
rivalry · negative
Ska is a hostile ape leader who opposes Tarzan's authority. How this plays out →
Relationship notes
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Ska appears across 2 companion beats. Open any chapter in the free preview to see the notes beside the text.
Chapter companion notes
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