# Jane Clayton — The Beasts of Tarzan character guide > Jane Clayton in The Beasts of Tarzan by Edgar Rice Burroughs. **Role:** major **Also known as:** Jane, Jane Porter Clayton, Lady Greystoke **First appearance:** 0001-the-beasts-of-tarzan ## Snapshot Tarzan's wife, Lady Greystoke, whose hard-won domestic peace shatters when her husband's enemies make her and her infant son their prey. ## Who they are Jane Clayton has survived the African wild once and built a life of safety in London beside the man she loves. But her husband's past is not finished with them, and the very enemies he thought imprisoned now move freely, targeting her and her child as the surest way to wound him. Her courage and resourcefulness under threat make her far more than a passive hostage in the ordeal ahead. ## Relationships ### [Nikolas Rokoff](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/the_beasts_of_tarzan_se/characters/nikolas_rokoff) _rivalry_ Jane is the primary target of Rokoff's vengeful obsession, as he kidnaps her and her son to torment Tarzan. ### [Sven Anderssen](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/the_beasts_of_tarzan_se/characters/sven_anderssen) _friendship_ Sven is a loyal ally who protects and aids Jane during her captivity and escape attempts. ### [Tarzan](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/the_beasts_of_tarzan_se/characters/tarzan) _family_ Jane is Tarzan's devoted wife, and their bond is central to the story as he risks everything to rescue her. ### [The Chinaman](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/the_beasts_of_tarzan_se/characters/the_chinaman) _rivalry_ The Chinaman is one of Jane's captors, creating a hostile dynamic between them. ### [Mugambi](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/the_beasts_of_tarzan_se/characters/mugambi) _friendship_ Mugambi protects and assists Jane, forming a bond of mutual trust and loyalty. ### [Sven Anderssen](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/the_beasts_of_tarzan_se/characters/sven_anderssen) _friendship_ Sven is a loyal ally who protects and aids Jane during her captivity and escape attempts. ### [Nikolas Rokoff](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/the_beasts_of_tarzan_se/characters/nikolas_rokoff) _rivalry_ Jane is the primary target of Rokoff's vengeful obsession, as he kidnaps her and her son to torment Tarzan. ### [Tarzan](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/the_beasts_of_tarzan_se/characters/tarzan) _family_ Jane is Tarzan's devoted wife, and their bond is central to the story as he risks everything to rescue her. ### [Nikolas Rokoff](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/the_beasts_of_tarzan_se/characters/nikolas_rokoff) _rivalry_ Jane is the primary target of Rokoff's vengeful obsession, as he kidnaps her and her son to torment Tarzan. ### [Mugambi](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/the_beasts_of_tarzan_se/characters/mugambi) _friendship_ Mugambi protects and assists Jane, forming a bond of mutual trust and loyalty. ### [Tarzan](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/the_beasts_of_tarzan_se/characters/tarzan) _family_ Jane is Tarzan's devoted wife, and their bond is central to the story as he risks everything to rescue her. ### [Sven Anderssen](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/the_beasts_of_tarzan_se/characters/sven_anderssen) _friendship_ Sven is a loyal ally who protects and aids Jane during her captivity and escape attempts. ## In the story ### [Kidnapped](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/the_beasts_of_tarzan_se/chapters/i-kidnapped) Reports the kidnapping of Jack and later follows Tarzan to Dover out of suspicion. ### [Marooned](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/the_beasts_of_tarzan_se/chapters/ii-marooned) Follows Tarzan to the wharf, rows to the Kincaid, and is captured by Rokoff aboard the ship. ### [VIII: The Dance of Death](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/the_beasts_of_tarzan_se/chapters/viii-the-dance-of-death) Mentioned by Rokoff as being in danger and far from safety in England, adding to Tarzan's torment. ### [Chivalry or Villainy](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/the_beasts_of_tarzan_se/chapters/ix-chivalry-or-villainy) Resists Rokoff's advances and threats, escapes with her baby aided by Sven Anderssen. ### [XI: Tambudza](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/the_beasts_of_tarzan_se/chapters/xi-tambudza) Tarzan confirms she is ahead of him and has fallen into Rokoff's hands again; M'ganwazam denies her presence, but Tarzan believes he is lying. ### [XII: A Black Scoundrel](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/the_beasts_of_tarzan_se/chapters/xii-a-black-scoundrel) Regains consciousness and discovers the baby is not her own; bonds with the child; flees Rokoff; endures the baby's death. ### [Escape](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/the_beasts_of_tarzan_se/chapters/xiii-escape) Jane faces Rokoff's threats with numb resolve, knocks him unconscious, and flees into the jungle, clinging to hope for her real child. ### [XIV: Alone in the Jungle](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/the_beasts_of_tarzan_se/chapters/xiv-alone-in-the-jungle) Jane escapes Rokoff's camp, retrieves a hidden rifle and ammunition, and attempts to escape by canoe but is recaptured by Rokoff. ### [Down the Ugambi](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/the_beasts_of_tarzan_se/chapters/xv-down-the-ugambi) Flees ahead of Rokoff in a dugout, reaches the bay two hours before him, and now faces the Kincaid with misgivings. ### [In the Darkness of the Night](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/the_beasts_of_tarzan_se/chapters/xvi-in-the-darkness-of-the-night) Defends the Kincaid from Rokoff's canoe with rifle fire, then negotiates with imprisoned sailors and releases them under threat to plan an escape. ### [On the Deck of the Kincaid](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/the_beasts_of_tarzan_se/chapters/xvii-on-the-deck-of-the-kincaid) Turns away in horror at Rokoff's death, but informs Tarzan that the dead child was not their son, renewing their hope. ### [Paulvitch Plots Revenge](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/the_beasts_of_tarzan_se/chapters/xviii-paulvitch-plots-revenge) Stands with Tarzan on the vessel's deck, recounting their adventures. ### [XIX: The Last of the Kincaid](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/the_beasts_of_tarzan_se/chapters/xix-the-last-of-the-kincaid) Stands with Tarzan on the bridge and later comments on the beasts' departure. ### [Jungle Island Again](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/the_beasts_of_tarzan_se/chapters/xx-jungle-island-again) Suffers anguish over her lost son and is guarded by Tarzan and Mugambi. ### [The Law of the Jungle](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/the_beasts_of_tarzan_se/chapters/xxi-the-law-of-the-jungle) Urges Mugambi to go to Schmidt's aid, is kidnapped by Kai Shang and Momulla, and is later rescued; learns little Jack is safe. ## Links - HTML: https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/the_beasts_of_tarzan_se/characters/jane_clayton - Book: https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/the_beasts_of_tarzan_se - All characters: https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/the_beasts_of_tarzan_se/characters