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The Return of Tarzan · Character
Captain Dufranne
A French naval captain encountered during the story.
minor
First appearance: vii the dancing girl of sidi aissa
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Story tension across the book — this chapter sits in Exposition.
- Setup
- 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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