The Return of Tarzan · Character
Wilson
A sailor among the castaways on the island.
minor
First appearance: xiii the wreck of the lady alice
Wilson'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.
A sailor who objects to disposing of the corpse, hinting at cannibalism.
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With Tarzan (rivalry): Wilson is a treacherous crew member who opposes Tarzan, leading to conflict and danger on the high seas. In XVIII: The Lottery of Death: A sailor who objects to disposing of the corpse, hinting…
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- Supporting Characters and Jungle Allies
- Protagonist
- Castaways and Companions
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Tarzan's desperate rescue of Jane from the sacrificial altar represents the emotional and psychological peak a…
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