The Chessmen of Mars · Character
John Carter
The Warlord of Barsoom and father of Tara, who appears in the prelude.
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Also known as Barsoom, The Warlord, Warlord of Barsoom, The Warlord of Barsoom, Prelude John Carter
First appearance: Prelude
John Carter's tie to Tara of Helium is one of the pressures that moves The Chessmen of Mars—worth meeting in the text, not only on a cast list.
Narrates the prelude, visiting Earth in full Martian regalia.
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With Tara of Helium (family): John Carter is Tara's father, a loving and protective parent who searches for her across Barsoom. With Tara of Helium (family): John Carter is Tara's father, a loving and protective parent…
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Relationship types
- Family
- Other
Character groups
- Manatorian allies and Gatholians
- Protagonist
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Open in readerNarrative arc
Story tension across the book — this chapter sits in Exposition.
- Setup
- Escalation
- Breaking point
- Aftermath
- Closing
This is the story's dramatic climax because it marks the emotional and psychological peak where Gahan (as U-Ka…
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Follow the arc while readingRelationships
- Tara of Helium
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John Carter is Tara's father, a loving and protective parent who searches for her across… How this plays out →
- Tara of Helium
family · positive
John Carter is Tara's father, a loving and protective parent who searches for her across… How this plays out →
- Tara of Helium
family · positive
John Carter is Tara's father, a loving and protective parent who searches for her across… How this plays out →
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John Carter appears across 7 companion beats. Open any chapter in the free preview to see the notes beside the text.
- Prelude
- Tara in a Tantrum
- At the Gale's Mercy
- The Headless Humans
- At the Moment of Marriage
- Jetan, or Martian Chess
- Endnotes
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