Tarzan

Nikolas Rokoff

Rokoff is Tarzan's arch-nemesis, constantly plotting revenge and harm against him and his family.

Jane Clayton

Jane is Tarzan's devoted wife, and their bond is central to the story as he risks everything to rescue her.

Sheeta

Sheeta the panther is a fierce but loyal companion to Tarzan, often fighting alongside him.

Akut

Akut the great ape is a trusted ally and friend, aiding Tarzan in his jungle exploits.

The Chinaman

The Chinaman is a servant or underling of Rokoff, often interacting with Tarzan as an obstacle or intermediary.

Mugambi

Mugambi is a loyal warrior and friend who accompanies Tarzan on his rescue mission.

Alexander Paulvitch

Paulvitch is Rokoff's henchman and a secondary antagonist, often scheming against Tarzan.

Sven Anderssen

Sven becomes a trusted ally to Tarzan, helping him rescue Jane and fight Rokoff.

Kaviri

Kaviri is a native chief or warrior who befriends and aids Tarzan during his journey.

Akut

Akut the great ape is a trusted ally and friend, aiding Tarzan in his jungle exploits.

Sven Anderssen

Sven becomes a trusted ally to Tarzan, helping him rescue Jane and fight Rokoff.

Sheeta

Sheeta the panther is a fierce but loyal companion to Tarzan, often fighting alongside him.

The Beasts of Tarzan

The protagonist, stranded and using his jungle skills to survive and gather allies.

Kidnapped

Learns of Rokoff's escape and later falls into a trap while attempting to rescue his son.

Marooned

Forced to write a cheque, stripped, and marooned on a jungle shore; watches helplessly as Rokoff taunts him with his son.

Beasts at Bay

Reads Rokoff's note, fights and kills Molak, subdues Akut, and begins fashioning weapons and a shelter.

IV: Sheeta

Readapts to jungle life, befriends apes and Sheeta, and struggles with worry over his wife and son.

Mugambi

Tarzan is the central figure, commanding Sheeta and the apes, defeating the Wagambi, and training his animal allies. He eats raw meat and demonstrates his dominance over both beasts and men.

VI: A Hideous Crew

Leads the canoe voyage, hunts with Sheeta, interrogates Kaviri, and learns of a white man, woman, and child ahead—likely his son Jack.

Betrayed

Leads the pursuit up the Ugambi, scouts ahead alone, and is betrayed and captured by Rokoff while sleeping in a village.

VIII: The Dance of Death

Bound and tortured during the death dance, he remains defiant and contemptuous, recalling his past rescue of D'Arnot.

The Swede

Interrogates Anderssen, shows mercy, leads the pack in battle, and resumes the search for his son.

XI: Tambudza

Buries the cook, pursues Rokoff, gets lost in the jungle for a week, encounters the village of M'ganwazam, and decides to stay overnight despite suspicion.

Escape

Tarzan is remembered by Jane as her fearless protector; she mourns him as dead but clings to the hope that he might still be alive.

XIV: Alone in the Jungle

Tarzan is guided by Tambudza to Rokoff's camp, finds it empty, and tracks Jane and Rokoff into the jungle.

Down the Ugambi

Tracks Jane and Rokoff, swims after Rokoff's canoe, is attacked by a crocodile and struck by Rokoff, then disappears beneath the water.

In the Darkness of the Night

Survives crocodile attack, kills the beast, and continues pursuit of Rokoff despite a wounded leg; hears shots and a woman's scream and swims toward them.

On the Deck of the Kincaid

Watches Rokoff's death with cold satisfaction, then prioritizes protecting Jane from the agitated apes.

Paulvitch Plots Revenge

Observed by Paulvitch on the Kincaid's deck with Jane, unaware of the hidden threat.

XIX: The Last of the Kincaid

Takes command after the explosion, calms the beasts, and orders the evacuation to Jungle Island.

Jungle Island Again

Leads the party to water, hunts for meat, and suggests building a vessel to return to the mainland.

The Law of the Jungle

Leads the camp, completes the skiff, pursues the Cowrie after Jane is kidnapped, and summons Sheeta and the apes for rescue.