The Son of Tarzan · Character

Malbihn

A Swedish villain who causes trouble for Korak and Meriem, driven by greed and cowardice.

supporting

Also known as The Swede, Sven Malbihn, Sven, Swede

First appearance: iv

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The other Swedish poacher, who advises caution and notes the Sheik's vengeful nature.

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Malbihn is a Swedish trader whose cowardice and greed lead him to abduct Meriem for ransom. He is easily intimidated and quick to betray others, as seen when he shifts blame to Baynes under Korak's interrogation. His…

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Escalation
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Aftermath
Closing

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Meriem
rivalry · negative
Malbihn is a villainous antagonist who kidnaps and threatens Meriem, creating a hostile… How this plays out →
Carl Jenssen
professional · negative
Morison Baynes
professional · ambivalent
Korak
rivalry · negative
Kovudoo
professional · negative
Carl Jenssen
professional · negative
Korak
rivalry · negative
Kovudoo
professional · negative
Meriem
rivalry · negative
Malbihn is a villainous antagonist who kidnaps and threatens Meriem, creating a hostile… How this plays out →
Meriem
rivalry · negative
Malbihn is a villainous antagonist who kidnaps and threatens Meriem, creating a hostile… How this plays out →
Morison Baynes
professional · ambivalent
Morison Baynes
professional · ambivalent

Meriem
Malbihn is a villainous antagonist who kidnaps and threatens Meriem, creating a hostile dynamic.
Carl Jenssen
Carl Jenssen is a fellow criminal and accomplice to Malbihn, working together in nefarious plots.
Morison Baynes
Malbihn and Morison Baynes are temporary allies in their schemes involving Meriem, though their trust is fragile.
Korak
Korak and Malbihn are direct enemies, with Malbihn repeatedly threatening Korak and Meriem.
Kovudoo
Kovudoo is a native chief who allies with Malbihn for mutual benefit, often in hostile actions.
Carl Jenssen
Carl Jenssen is a fellow criminal and accomplice to Malbihn, working together in nefarious plots.
Korak
Korak and Malbihn are direct enemies, with Malbihn repeatedly threatening Korak and Meriem.
Kovudoo
Kovudoo is a native chief who allies with Malbihn for mutual benefit, often in hostile actions.
Meriem
Malbihn is a villainous antagonist who kidnaps and threatens Meriem, creating a hostile dynamic.
Meriem
Malbihn is a villainous antagonist who kidnaps and threatens Meriem, creating a hostile dynamic.
Morison Baynes
Malbihn and Morison Baynes are temporary allies in their schemes involving Meriem, though their trust is fragile.
Morison Baynes
Malbihn and Morison Baynes are temporary allies in their schemes involving Meriem, though their trust is fragile.

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V
The other Swedish poacher, who advises caution and notes the Sheik's vengeful nature.
XII
Sven Malbihn, the other Swedish trapper, who accompanies Jenssen and fires at the baboons.
XIII
Attempts to assault Meriem; stopped by Jenssen; broods angrily and later enters her tent alone.
XIV
Attempts to assault Meriem, kills Jenssen in a gunfight, and is interrupted by Bwana.
XXI
Abandons his black boy in the clearing; his treachery is deduced by the boy.
XXII
Attempts to recapture Meriem, is knocked unconscious, and later shoots at her.
XXIII
Sees the Sheik and flees in fear, abandoning his pursuit of Meriem.
XXIV
Confronted by Korak; reveals Meriem is not the Sheik's daughter and that a reward exists; killed by Tantor in revenge for the elephant's mate.

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