Tarzan and the Jewels of Opar · Chapter
The Flight to the Jungle explained
Albert Werper, driven by jealousy and a twisted sense of protection, rescues Jane Clayton from Mohammed Beyd's assault, killing the Arab in the struggle.
What happens
Albert Werper, driven by jealousy and a twisted sense of protection, rescues Jane Clayton from Mohammed Beyd's assault, killing the Arab in the struggle. He devises a ruse to smuggle Jane out of the camp by pretending she is dead, hides her in the jungle, and returns to stage Mohammed Beyd's death as a suicide.
Themes in this chapter
Greed and Betrayal
Werper's initial lust and jealousy, and his betrayal of Mohammed Beyd, reflect the theme of greed and betrayal.
Survival and Adaptation
Jane Clayton and Werper use deception and quick thinking to escape the camp and survive.
Honor and Redemption
Werper experiences a moment of contrition and attempts to redeem himself by rescuing Jane.
Characters to notice
- Albert Werper
Plots to rescue Jane Clayton, kills Mohammed Beyd, and stages his death as a suicide.
- Jane Clayton
Rescued by Werper, hides in the jungle, shows courage and endurance.
- Achmet Zek
Not directly present; his lieutenant Mohammed Beyd is killed.
- Mohammed Beyd
Killed by Werper during an assault on Jane Clayton.
Key passages
“Sleepless upon his blankets, Albert Werper let his evil mind dwell upon the charms of the woman in the nearby tent.”
Albert Werper lay awake, obsessing over Jane Clayton's beauty.
Highlights Werper's lustful thoughts.
“You must simulate death, while I carry you from the camp.”
Werper tells Jane to pretend to be dead so he can carry her out of the camp.
Key plot point: the escape ruse.
“Tomorrow, as soon as I can elude them, I will return for you. Be brave, Lady Greystoke—we may yet escape.”
Werper promises to come back for Jane the next day.
Sets up the continuation of their escape plan.