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Carthoris

Prince of Helium and son of John Carter and Dejah Thoris, he returns from the Valley Dor bearing the one gift his grieving nation had given up for lost.

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Also known as XVI Under Arrest As Carthoris

First appearance: the gods of mars

As a supporting figure in The Gods of Mars, Carthoris is not background color—the story leans on what they do once the chapter opens.

Revealed as John Carter's son, named by combining his parents' names; describes his mother's sadness and Helium's reverence for John Carter.

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Carthoris belongs to two worlds at once: the royal court of Helium that mourns him and the death-haunted southern reaches he has somehow survived. When Hor Vastus recognizes him at the head of a returning fleet, the boy's homecoming instantly becomes a political event, since he brings not only himself but the resurrected John Carter. His loyalty to his father and his people drives the reunion that reopens the story's central question of who truly rules Barsoom.

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Story tension across the book.

Setup
Breaking point
Aftermath
Closing

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The Eyes in the Dark
Revealed as John Carter's son, named by combining his parents' names; describes his mother's sadness and Helium's reverence for John Carter.
Flight and Pursuit
Displays chivalry by rescuing Thuvia and giving her his mount.
Under Arrest
John Carter's son, present among the prisoners, loved by Helium.
The Death Sentence
Weeps openly as slaves express affection; mourns the loss of his mother Dejah Thoris.
Black Despair
Rescues John Carter from the pits after a clever scheme involving Hor Vastus and Parthak.
The Air Battle
Reconnoiters the shaft and suggests the plan to block Omean with captured ships.
Through Flood and Flame
Guides the troops through the tunnels and warns of the rising flood.
Victory and Defeat
Guides John Carter to Issus's apartments and participates in the battle within the temple.

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