# The Flight to the Jungle explained — Tarzan and the Jewels of Opar

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

## 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.

## Character check-ins

### 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 lines

> 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._

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