The Return of Tarzan · Character

Lieutenant D'Arnot

The French naval officer who taught Tarzan to speak, think, and move through civilization — and now watches helplessly as his friend suffers its cruelties.

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Also known as D'Arnot, Paul D'Arnot

First appearance: i the affair on the liner

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In III: What Happened in the Rue Maule: D'Arnot urges Tarzan to claim his birthright and offers him financial support and friendship. Later, in IV: The Countess Explains: Listens to Tarzan's story, warns him about…

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III: What Happened in the Rue Maule
D'Arnot urges Tarzan to claim his birthright and offers him financial support and friendship.
IV: The Countess Explains
Listens to Tarzan's story, warns him about police, and arranges a meeting with a police official to resolve the Rue Maule incident.
The Plot That Failed
Mentioned as Tarzan's friend who sometimes accompanies him to the De Coude home; his apartments are used as the contact point for the false message.
VI: A Duel
Acts as Tarzan's second in the duel, is anxious about Tarzan's safety, and supports him throughout.
From Ape to Savage
D'Arnot is remembered by Tarzan, who imagines the Frenchman's shock at seeing Tarzan's return to savage ways.
XVII: The White Chief of the Waziri
Mentioned in Tarzan's reflection, wondering if he would recognize the savage king.
The Passing of the Ape-Man
Arrives with the French cruiser, serves as best man at Tarzan's wedding.

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