The Son of Tarzan · Character
Tarzan
Lord Greystoke, the legendary ape-man, now a father haunted by the fear that his son carries the same jungle hunger.
supporting
Also known as Tarzan of the Apes, Lord Greystoke, John Clayton
First appearance: the son of tarzan
As a supporting figure in The Son of Tarzan, Tarzan is not background color—the story leans on what they do once the chapter opens.
Bursts into Jack's room after the tutor is found tied up, then departs to the music hall.
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Tarzan moves between two worlds — the civilized estate where he raises Jack and the wild Africa where his authority is absolute. He tries to buy Akut's freedom and shield his son from the call of the jungle, but his own…
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- Family
- Other
Character groups
- Central protagonists and antagonists
- Secondary jungle characters and villains
- Minor allies and henchmen
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Story tension across the book.
- Setup
- Escalation
- Breaking point
- Aftermath
- Closing
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Lady Greystoke (Jane) is Tarzan's wife, forming a loving and supportive marital bond. How this plays out →
- Lady Greystoke
family · positive
Lady Greystoke (Jane) is Tarzan's wife, forming a loving and supportive marital bond. How this plays out →
- Lady Greystoke
family · positive
Lady Greystoke (Jane) is Tarzan's wife, forming a loving and supportive marital bond. How this plays out →
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