# Prophecy and Fulfillment explained — Tarzan and the Jewels of Opar

> Chapter companion for Tarzan and the Jewels of Opar by Edgar Rice Burroughs.

## What happens

Tarzan encounters a dying witch-doctor who warns him of danger ahead. Despite the prophecy, Tarzan continues toward Opar to retrieve gold, unaware that Werper is following him. Werper discovers the treasure vault and plans to steal the gold. As Tarzan and his Waziri warriors transport the ingots, a rockfall injures Tarzan, shattering both his and Werper's hopes.

## Themes in this chapter

### Greed and Betrayal

Werper's avarice drives him to follow Tarzan and plot to steal the gold, betraying his master's trust and risking his life.

### Survival and Adaptation

Tarzan's jungle skills and physical prowess enable him to navigate the dangerous terrain and transport heavy ingots, while Werper struggles to survive the ascent.

### Honor and Redemption

Tarzan shows mercy to the dying witch-doctor, reflecting his civilized honor, and the Waziri serve him out of loyalty and love.

## Character check-ins

### Tarzan

Shows pity toward the dying witch-doctor, receives a prophecy of danger, and proceeds to Opar to retrieve gold. He is injured by a falling rock at the chapter's end.

### Albert Werper

Follows Tarzan to Opar, hides in the treasure vault, and plans to steal the gold. He is terrified by Tarzan's victory cry but continues out of fear of Achmet Zek.

### Basuli

Leads the Waziri warriors to assist Tarzan in transporting the gold ingots from Opar.

### Achmet Zek

Mentioned as Werper's master, whom Werper fears more than the unknown dangers.

## Key lines

> I am Tarzan—Tarzan of the Apes

Tarzan identifies himself with pride as the ape-man rather than by his noble title.

_Highlights Tarzan's dual identity and his connection to the jungle._

> Turn back, Munango-Keewati! Turn back before it is too late. Danger lies ahead of you and danger lurks behind; but greater is the danger before.

The witch-doctor warns Tarzan that the greatest peril lies ahead on his path.

_Foreshadows the impending disaster and Tarzan's injury._

> He had heard the victory cry of the bull ape as Tarzan had screamed it forth into the face of Goro, the moon, and he had trembled then and hidden his face

Werper was terrified by Tarzan's primal, triumphant roar directed at the moon.

_Illustrates Werper's cowardice and the raw power of Tarzan's jungle nature._

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