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The Son of Tarzan · Character

Killer

A fierce animal or nickname for a predator.

minor

Also known as The Killer

First appearance: xv

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

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With Korak (friendship): Killer is Korak's loyal wolf-dog companion, aiding him in the jungle and in battles. With Korak (friendship): Killer is Korak's loyal wolf-dog companion, aiding him in the jungle and in battles.

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See Killer in xv

Character Web

16 connections

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HIHistahMHMr. HansonKOKorakMEMeriemCACaptain Armand…KIKiller

Relationship types

  • Friendship
  • Other

Character groups

  • Central protagonists and antagonists
  • Secondary jungle characters and villains
  • Protagonist
  • Supporting searchers and villains

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

In this scene, Meriem reaches her emotional and psychological peak as she transforms from a passive victim int…

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See Killer in xv