# Korak — The Son of Tarzan character guide > Korak in The Son of Tarzan by Edgar Rice Burroughs. **Role:** major **Also known as:** XI Korak, Korak a Tarmangani, Tarmangani, Silently Korak **First appearance:** 0001-the-son-of-tarzan ## Snapshot Tarzan's son, raised in the jungle, becomes a fierce warrior and leader known as The Killer. ## Who they are Korak is the son of Tarzan, a young man torn between his English heritage and his savage jungle upbringing. He is fiercely independent and quick to anger, driven by a desire for vengeance and acceptance among the great apes. His struggle to find his place in both worlds makes him a compelling protagonist as he navigates the dangers of the wild and his own identity. ## Relationships ### [Meriem](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/the_son_of_tarzan_se/characters/meriem) _romantic_ Korak and Meriem are deeply in love, forming the central romantic bond of the story as they rescue and protect each other. ### [Morison Baynes](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/the_son_of_tarzan_se/characters/morison_baynes) _rivalry_ Korak and Morison Baynes are romantic rivals for Meriem's affection, leading to tension and conflict. ### [Tantor](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/the_son_of_tarzan_se/characters/tantor) _friendship_ Korak shares a deep bond with Tantor the elephant, who serves as a loyal companion and ally in the jungle. ### [Akut](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/the_son_of_tarzan_se/characters/akut) _friendship_ Akut, a great ape, is a loyal friend and companion to Korak, sharing adventures and mutual protection. ### [Malbihn](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/the_son_of_tarzan_se/characters/malbihn) _rivalry_ Korak and Malbihn are direct enemies, with Malbihn repeatedly threatening Korak and Meriem. ### [Killer](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/the_son_of_tarzan_se/characters/killer) _friendship_ Killer is Korak's loyal wolf-dog companion, aiding him in the jungle and in battles. ### [Sheik Amor ben Khatour](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/the_son_of_tarzan_se/characters/sheik_amor_ben_khatour) _rivalry_ Korak is a direct enemy of Sheik Amor ben Khatour, who has imprisoned and sought to marry Meriem. ### [Meriem](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/the_son_of_tarzan_se/characters/meriem) _romantic_ Korak and Meriem are deeply in love, forming the central romantic bond of the story as they rescue and protect each other. ### [Meriem](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/the_son_of_tarzan_se/characters/meriem) _romantic_ Korak and Meriem are deeply in love, forming the central romantic bond of the story as they rescue and protect each other. ### [Akut](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/the_son_of_tarzan_se/characters/akut) _friendship_ Akut, a great ape, is a loyal friend and companion to Korak, sharing adventures and mutual protection. ### [Morison Baynes](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/the_son_of_tarzan_se/characters/morison_baynes) _rivalry_ Korak and Morison Baynes are romantic rivals for Meriem's affection, leading to tension and conflict. ### [Morison Baynes](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/the_son_of_tarzan_se/characters/morison_baynes) _rivalry_ Korak and Morison Baynes are romantic rivals for Meriem's affection, leading to tension and conflict. ## In the story ### [The Son of Tarzan](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/the_son_of_tarzan_se/chapters/the-son-of-tarzan) The son of Tarzan, originally Jack Clayton, who adapts to jungle life and becomes known as Korak. ### [VII](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/the_son_of_tarzan_se/chapters/vii) Continues to develop jungle skills and adopts weapons from a hostile black village; struggles with his desire for freedom versus his duty to return to his parents. ### [VIII](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/the_son_of_tarzan_se/chapters/viii) Now a year older, his muscles have turned to steel and his woodcraft is uncanny; he challenges the king ape but is dragged to safety by Akut. ### [The Killer and the Child](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/the_son_of_tarzan_se/chapters/ix) Wanders the jungle in a vengeful mood after being rejected by the apes; discovers and rescues Meriem from the Sheik. ### [X](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/the_son_of_tarzan_se/chapters/x) Leaps to save Akut from Sheeta, then protects Meriem from the bull apes; builds a shelter for Meriem and teaches her jungle craft. ### [XI](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/the_son_of_tarzan_se/chapters/xi) Returns from hunting, rescues Meriem from the king ape, defeats the young bull in a challenge, is wounded by black warriors, and recovers with Akut's help. ### [XII](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/the_son_of_tarzan_se/chapters/xii) Attempts to rescue Meriem from the village, fights off natives, and later observes Jenssen and Malbihn from the trees. ### [XIII](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/the_son_of_tarzan_se/chapters/xiii) Absent; Meriem expects him to rescue her but he never appears. ### [XIV](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/the_son_of_tarzan_se/chapters/xiv) Meriem's beloved ape-man, whom she hopes to find; Bwana sends men to search for him. ### [XV](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/the_son_of_tarzan_se/chapters/xv) Leads a charge against the Gomangani, searches frantically for Meriem, and later becomes a solitary, morose wanderer after believing her dead. ### [XVI](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/the_son_of_tarzan_se/chapters/xvi) Meriem's lost companion; believed by Bwana to be a figment of her imagination, but Meriem remains loyal and hopeful. ### [XVII](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/the_son_of_tarzan_se/chapters/xvii) Korak is mentioned by Meriem as a Tarmangani (white man) with whom she lived in the jungle, though she does not define their relationship as brother or husband. ### [XVIII](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/the_son_of_tarzan_se/chapters/xviii) Korak, riding Tantor, observes the lion attack on Meriem and Baynes. He throws his spear at the lion but does not recognize Meriem. ### [XIX](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/the_son_of_tarzan_se/chapters/xix) Watches Meriem and Baynes from the jungle, recalls his lost Meriem, and follows Baynes to Hanson's camp. ### [Chapter XX](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/the_son_of_tarzan_se/chapters/xx) Reflects on Meriem's change and his own savage state, resolves to protect the man she loves despite his jealousy. ### [XXI](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/the_son_of_tarzan_se/chapters/xxi) Wanders sorrowfully, encounters Tantor, and watches Baynes and the Big Bwana from hiding, deciding to remain unseen. ### [XXIV](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/the_son_of_tarzan_se/chapters/xxiv) Travels slowly through the jungle, haunted by thoughts of Meriem; rescues Baynes; confronts Malbihn and learns Meriem is not the Sheik's daughter; witnesses Tantor's killing of Malbihn. ### [XXV](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/the_son_of_tarzan_se/chapters/xxv) Fights to allow Meriem and Baynes to escape, is captured and bound to a stake for burning, but summons Tantor to rescue him. ### [XXVI](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/the_son_of_tarzan_se/chapters/xxvi) Bound to a stake and nearly burned alive, rescued by Tantor, then guarded by the elephant in the jungle; he tricks Tantor to allow Meriem to approach. ### [XXVII](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/the_son_of_tarzan_se/chapters/xxvii) Bound and helpless, he watches Tantor charge Meriem; reunited with his father Tarzan and later with his mother. ## Links - HTML: https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/the_son_of_tarzan_se/characters/korak - Book: https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/the_son_of_tarzan_se - All characters: https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/the_son_of_tarzan_se/characters