The Gods of Mars · Character
Zat Arras
Jed of Zodangan Helium and John Carter's most persistent political rival, he turns patriotism into a weapon against the man his people revere.
supporting
First appearance: Under Arrest
As a supporting figure in The Gods of Mars, Zat Arras is not background color—the story leans on what they do once the chapter opens.
Jed of Zodanga, treats John Carter and his companions as prisoners, insults John Carter, and is confronted.
Zat Arras holds real power in Helium and resents every honor showered on the Earthman who married its princess. His opposition is not mere jealousy but a calculated campaign to discredit Carter before the court and the fleet. He matters because he forces Carter to fight on two fronts at once: the alien horrors below and the jealous nobleman scheming at home.
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Character Web
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Relationship types
- Rivalry
- Other
Character groups
- Allies and Antagonists of Helium
- Family, Priests, and Pirates
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Story tension across the book — this chapter sits in Falling action.
- Setup
- Breaking point
- Aftermath
- Closing
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See Zat Arras in Under ArrestIn the story
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See Zat Arras in Under Arrest