The Gods of Mars · Character
Parthak
A Zodangan warrior whose path crosses John Carter's in captivity, he embodies the old enmities that Barsoom's greater dangers have begun to erode.
supporting
First appearance: xvi under arrest
As a supporting figure in The Gods of Mars, Parthak is not background color—the story leans on what they do once the chapter opens.
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Parthak carries the heritage of Zodanga, the city that once warred against Helium and John Carter himself. Thrown together with his former enemy in confinement, he must weigh ancient grudges against the immediate…
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- Friendship
- Other
Character groups
- Family, Priests, and Pirates
- Protagonist
- Allies and Antagonists of Helium
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Story tension across the book — this chapter sits in Falling action.
- Setup
- Breaking point
- Aftermath
- Closing
This is the dramatic climax because it marks the psychological and strategic turning point where John Carter s…
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- Dejah Thoris
friendship · positive
Dejah Thoris relies on Parthak as a loyal and protective companion during her captivity. How this plays out →
- Dejah Thoris
friendship · positive
Dejah Thoris relies on Parthak as a loyal and protective companion during her captivity. How this plays out →
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