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The Son of Tarzan · Character

Carl Jenssen

A sailor and accomplice of the villains.

minor

Also known as Jenssen, Carl

First appearance: iv

Carl Jenssen's tie to Malbihn is one of the pressures that moves The Son of Tarzan—worth meeting in the text, not only on a cast list.

One of the Swedish ivory poachers who recognizes Meriem's value and attempts to kidnap her.
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With Malbihn (professional): Carl Jenssen is a fellow criminal and accomplice to Malbihn, working together in nefarious plots. With Malbihn (professional): Carl Jenssen is a fellow criminal and accomplice to Malbihn,…

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Character Web

11 connections

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TATarzanJCJack ClaytonGEGeekaMAMalbihnMEMeriemCJCarl Jenssen

Relationship types

  • Professional
  • Other

Character groups

  • Minor allies and henchmen
  • Central protagonists and antagonists

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Narrative arc

Story tension across the book — this chapter sits in Exposition.

SetupEscalationAftermathClimax
  • Setup
  • Escalation
  • Breaking point
  • Aftermath
  • Closing

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Relationships

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See Carl Jenssen in iv