# Conclusion explained — Tarzan of the Apes

> Chapter companion for Tarzan of the Apes by Edgar Rice Burroughs.

## What happens

In the final chapter, Tarzan rescues Jane and the party from the forest fire and brings them to a hotel. Robert Canler arrives with a preacher to force Jane into marriage, but Tarzan violently intervenes, forcing Canler to release her from her promise. Tarzan then reveals he has recovered Professor Porter's lost treasure, providing a letter of credit for $241,000. Clayton proposes to Jane, and she accepts. Later, Tarzan confesses his love to Jane, but she insists she must honor her promise to Clayton. A cablegram from D'Arnot arrives, revealing that Tarzan's fingerprints prove he is the true Lord Greystoke. Tarzan chooses not to reveal his identity, allowing Clayton to keep the title and Jane.

## Themes in this chapter

### Identity and Belonging

Tarzan learns his true identity as Lord Greystoke through fingerprints, yet chooses not to claim his title, highlighting his struggle between his jungle upbringing and his aristocratic heritage.

### Love and Instinct

Tarzan's primal love for Jane drives him to become civilized and cross continents, while Jane's sense of duty and honor conflicts with her true feelings.

### Savagery and Brutality

Tarzan's violent reaction to Canler, shaking him like a cat, shows the savage instincts that still reside within him despite his efforts to become civilized.

## Character check-ins

### Tarzan

Rescues the party, confronts Canler, reveals the recovered treasure, confesses his love to Jane, and learns his true identity as Lord Greystoke.

### Jane Porter

Reunited with her father, released from her promise to Canler, accepts Clayton's proposal, and confesses her love for Tarzan but feels bound to Clayton.

### John Clayton

Thanks Tarzan, proposes to Jane, and is accepted; later learns Tarzan is the true Lord Greystoke but Tarzan does not reveal it.

### Professor Porter

Reunited with Jane, receives the letter of credit from Tarzan for the recovered treasure, and is relieved of his debt to Canler.

### Robert Canler

Arrives with a preacher to force Jane into marriage, is physically overpowered by Tarzan, and forced to release Jane from her promise.

### Samuel T. Philander

Observes Canler's arrival with annoyance and comments on the situation.

## Key lines

> At the sight of Jane, cries of relief and delight broke from every lip, and as Tarzan’s car stopped beside the other, Professor Porter caught his daughter in his arms.

Everyone shouted with joy when they saw Jane, and Professor Porter hugged her as Tarzan pulled up alongside.

_Reunion of Jane and her father after the forest fire._

> Tarzan of the Apes.

I am Tarzan, the ape-man.

_Tarzan identifies himself to Clayton._

> We have waited as long as I intend to wait. You have promised to marry me. I shall be played with no longer.

I'm done waiting. You gave me your word, and I won't be toyed with any more.

_Canler insists on immediate marriage._

> Do you release her from her promise? It is the price of your life.

Will you let her go? That's what it costs to live.

_Tarzan forces Canler to free Jane from her engagement._

> Fingerprints prove you Greystoke. Congratulations. D’Arnot.

Your fingerprints confirm you are Lord Greystoke. Well done. D'Arnot.

_Cablegram revealing Tarzan's true identity._

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