# Morison Baynes — The Son of Tarzan character guide

> Morison Baynes in The Son of Tarzan by Edgar Rice Burroughs.

**Role:** supporting

**Also known as:** Hon. Morison Baynes, Baynes, Morison, Mr. Baynes

**First appearance:** 0003-ii

## Snapshot

An English gentleman who becomes entangled in African adventures, driven by duty and love.

## Who they are

Morison Baynes is an Englishman who finds himself in the African jungle, initially seeking to rescue Meriem. His sense of honor and duty compels him to pursue her, even when wounded and facing danger. His presence introduces a romantic rivalry with Korak, adding tension and complexity to the narrative as he struggles with his feelings and obligations.

## Relationships

### [Meriem](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/the_son_of_tarzan_se/characters/meriem)

_social_

Morison Baynes is a civilized suitor who pursues Meriem, but she does not reciprocate his romantic feelings.

### [Korak](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/the_son_of_tarzan_se/characters/korak)

_rivalry_

Korak and Morison Baynes are romantic rivals for Meriem's affection, leading to tension and conflict.

### [Malbihn](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/the_son_of_tarzan_se/characters/malbihn)

_professional_

Malbihn and Morison Baynes are temporary allies in their schemes involving Meriem, though their trust is fragile.

### [Bwana](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/the_son_of_tarzan_se/characters/bwana)

_social_

Bwana (Tarzan) interacts with Morison Baynes as a fellow civilized man, but with underlying distrust.

### [Meriem](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/the_son_of_tarzan_se/characters/meriem)

_social_

Morison Baynes is a civilized suitor who pursues Meriem, but she does not reciprocate his romantic feelings.

### [Meriem](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/the_son_of_tarzan_se/characters/meriem)

_social_

Morison Baynes is a civilized suitor who pursues Meriem, but she does not reciprocate his romantic feelings.

### [Korak](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/the_son_of_tarzan_se/characters/korak)

_rivalry_

Korak and Morison Baynes are romantic rivals for Meriem's affection, leading to tension and conflict.

### [Korak](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/the_son_of_tarzan_se/characters/korak)

_rivalry_

Korak and Morison Baynes are romantic rivals for Meriem's affection, leading to tension and conflict.

### [Bwana](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/the_son_of_tarzan_se/characters/bwana)

_social_

Bwana (Tarzan) interacts with Morison Baynes as a fellow civilized man, but with underlying distrust.

### [Malbihn](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/the_son_of_tarzan_se/characters/malbihn)

_professional_

Malbihn and Morison Baynes are temporary allies in their schemes involving Meriem, though their trust is fragile.

### [Malbihn](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/the_son_of_tarzan_se/characters/malbihn)

_professional_

Malbihn and Morison Baynes are temporary allies in their schemes involving Meriem, though their trust is fragile.

## In the story

### [XVII](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/the_son_of_tarzan_se/chapters/xvii)

Morison Baynes witnesses Meriem's interaction with the baboons, questions her about her past, and begins to develop romantic feelings while grappling with his own social biases.

### [XVIII](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/the_son_of_tarzan_se/chapters/xviii)

Baynes urges Meriem to marry him and agrees to take her to London. During the lion attack, he flees on his pony, leaving Meriem behind.

### [XIX](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/the_son_of_tarzan_se/chapters/xix)

Rides with Hanson to camp, writes a note to Meriem, and plans a secret meeting.

### [Chapter XX](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/the_son_of_tarzan_se/chapters/xx)

Nervous and afraid in camp, unaware of Korak's surveillance or Hanson's deception.

### [XXI](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/the_son_of_tarzan_se/chapters/xxi)

Experiences guilt and a transformation of his passion into love for Meriem; pursues Malbihn for revenge.

### [XXII](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/the_son_of_tarzan_se/chapters/xxii)

Follows Meriem's trail, transformed by remorse and love, seeking to rescue her.

### [XXIII](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/the_son_of_tarzan_se/chapters/xxiii)

Wounded and adrift in a canoe, experiences a moral transformation and resolves to rescue Meriem.

### [XXIV](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/the_son_of_tarzan_se/chapters/xxiv)

Rescued by Korak from a tree; reveals Meriem was stolen by Hanson; insists on following Korak despite being wounded; captured by Arab horsemen.

### [XXV](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/the_son_of_tarzan_se/chapters/xxv)

Captured by The Sheik, agrees to ransom to buy time, plots to free Meriem.

### [XXVI](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/the_son_of_tarzan_se/chapters/xxvi)

Confesses his past dishonorable intentions and his transformation through love; helps Meriem escape and attempts to rescue Korak.

### [XXVII](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/the_son_of_tarzan_se/chapters/xxvii)

Reported dead from his wound; Meriem expresses sorrow but not romantic love.

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