The Beasts of Tarzan · Character
Sven Anderssen
A Swedish sailor whose loyalties bend under pressure, caught between helping Tarzan survive and saving his own skin from Rokoff's crew.
supporting
Also known as Anderssen, the Swede
First appearance: The Swede
As a supporting figure in The Beasts of Tarzan, Sven Anderssen is not background color—the story leans on what they do once the chapter opens.
The cook who secretly understands French, protects Jane, and orchestrates her escape with her child.
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Anderssen is a practical man of the sea who finds himself entangled in the kidnapping plot and must choose, repeatedly, between decency and self-preservation. His wavering allegiance makes him unpredictable—a man who…
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Relationship types
- Friendship
- Rivalry
- Other
Character groups
- Villains and Allies
- Protagonist
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Story tension across the book — this chapter sits in Exposition.
- Setup
- Escalation
- Breaking point
- Aftermath
- Closing
Jane Clayton reaches her emotional and psychological peak when she realizes the baby she believed was her son…
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- Jane Clayton
friendship · positive
Sven is a loyal ally who protects and aids Jane during her captivity and escape attempts. How this plays out →
- Tarzan
friendship · positive
- Nikolas Rokoff
rivalry · negative
- Jane Clayton
friendship · positive
Sven is a loyal ally who protects and aids Jane during her captivity and escape attempts. How this plays out →
- Tarzan
friendship · positive
- Nikolas Rokoff
rivalry · negative
- Jane Clayton
friendship · positive
Sven is a loyal ally who protects and aids Jane during her captivity and escape attempts. How this plays out →
Relationship notes
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Sven Anderssen appears across 6 companion beats. Open any chapter in the free preview to see the notes beside the text.
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See Sven Anderssen in The Swede