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Mr. Hanson

A trader and antagonist involved in schemes against the protagonists, driven by greed and revenge.

supporting

Also known as Hanson

First appearance: iii

As a supporting figure in The Son of Tarzan, Mr. Hanson is not background color—the story leans on what they do once the chapter opens.

Hanson is a trader who secretly plans to abduct Meriem.
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Mr. Hanson is a trader whose past encounters with Tarzan have fueled a desire for revenge. He becomes entangled in the abduction of Meriem, using her as a pawn in his schemes. His criminal nature and willingness to…

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KIKillerAKAbdul KamakMBMorison BaynesMEMeriemBWBwanaMHMr. Hanson

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  • Other

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  • Central protagonists and antagonists

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

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