The Return of Tarzan · Character
Busuli
A Waziri warrior loyal to Tarzan in the African jungle.
minor
First appearance: xvi the ivory raiders
Busuli's tie to Tarzan is one of the pressures that moves The Return of Tarzan—worth meeting in the text, not only on a cast list.
Busuli is the warrior Tarzan saved; he tells Tarzan tribal legends about the tribe's history and the source of gold.
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With Tarzan (friendship): Busuli is a loyal Waziri warrior who follows Tarzan as his chief, showing deep respect and camaraderie. With Tarzan (friendship): Busuli is a loyal Waziri warrior who follows Tarzan as his…
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Relationship types
- Friendship
- Other
Character groups
- Supporting Characters and Jungle Allies
- Protagonist
- European Villains and Schemers
- Castaways and Companions
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- Escalation
- Breaking point
- Closing
Tarzan's desperate rescue of Jane from the sacrificial altar represents the emotional and psychological peak a…
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friendship · positive
Busuli is a loyal Waziri warrior who follows Tarzan as his chief, showing deep respect… How this plays out →
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See Busuli in xvi the ivory raiders