# Tarzan of the Apes — Character guide

> Key figures in Tarzan of the Apes by Edgar Rice Burroughs.

- [Tarzan](https://www.betterreads.online/discover/tarzan_of_the_apes_se/characters/tarzan.md): Ape-raised son of English nobles, becomes king of the jungle and discovers his heritage.
- [Jane Porter](https://www.betterreads.online/discover/tarzan_of_the_apes_se/characters/jane_porter.md): American woman who captures Tarzan's heart, stranded in Africa with her father.
- [John Clayton](https://www.betterreads.online/discover/tarzan_of_the_apes_se/characters/john_clayton.md): English nobleman marooned on the African coast, father of Tarzan.
- [William Cecil Clayton](https://www.betterreads.online/discover/tarzan_of_the_apes_se/characters/william_cecil_clayton.md): Cousin of Tarzan who inherits the Greystoke title and pursues Jane.
- [Lieutenant D'Arnot](https://www.betterreads.online/discover/tarzan_of_the_apes_se/characters/lieutenant_darnot.md): French naval officer rescued by Tarzan, becomes his loyal friend.
- [Professor Porter](https://www.betterreads.online/discover/tarzan_of_the_apes_se/characters/professor_porter.md): Eccentric archaeologist and father of Jane, stranded on the coast.
- [Samuel T. Philander](https://www.betterreads.online/discover/tarzan_of_the_apes_se/characters/samuel_philander.md): Nervous, nearsighted assistant to Professor Porter.
- [Esmeralda](https://www.betterreads.online/discover/tarzan_of_the_apes_se/characters/esmeralda.md): Jane Porter's loyal and excitable black maid.
- [Kerchak](https://www.betterreads.online/discover/tarzan_of_the_apes_se/characters/kerchak.md): Brutal king of the ape tribe who opposes Tarzan.
- [Kala](https://www.betterreads.online/discover/tarzan_of_the_apes_se/characters/kala.md): She-ape who adopts and raises the infant Tarzan.
- [Robert Canler](https://www.betterreads.online/discover/tarzan_of_the_apes_se/characters/robert_canler.md): Wealthy suitor of Jane Porter, later revealed as villainous.
- [Terkoz](https://www.betterreads.online/discover/tarzan_of_the_apes_se/characters/terkoz.md): Vicious young ape who challenges Tarzan and kidnaps Jane.
- [Sabor](https://www.betterreads.online/discover/tarzan_of_the_apes_se/characters/sabor.md): Man-eating lioness who terrorizes the jungle.
- [Lady Alice](https://www.betterreads.online/discover/tarzan_of_the_apes_se/characters/lady_alice.md): Tarzan's mother, dies of grief after being marooned.
- [Tublat](https://www.betterreads.online/discover/tarzan_of_the_apes_se/characters/tublat.md): Kala's mate, a fierce ape who hates Tarzan.
- [Kulonga](https://www.betterreads.online/discover/tarzan_of_the_apes_se/characters/kulonga.md): Son of Mbonga, killed by Tarzan in revenge for Kala's death.
- [Mbonga](https://www.betterreads.online/discover/tarzan_of_the_apes_se/characters/mbonga.md): Chief of the cannibal village in the jungle.
- [Lieutenant Charpentier](https://www.betterreads.online/discover/tarzan_of_the_apes_se/characters/lieutenant_charpentier.md): French officer wounded in a duel with Tarzan.
- [Captain Dufranne](https://www.betterreads.online/discover/tarzan_of_the_apes_se/characters/captain_dufranne.md): French naval captain who aids the search party.
- [Snipes](https://www.betterreads.online/discover/tarzan_of_the_apes_se/characters/snipes.md): Sailor on the ship that rescues the castaways.
- [Tantor](https://www.betterreads.online/discover/tarzan_of_the_apes_se/characters/tantor.md): The elephant, a recurring jungle presence.
- [Numa](https://www.betterreads.online/discover/tarzan_of_the_apes_se/characters/numa.md): The lion, a constant threat in the jungle.
- [Sheeta](https://www.betterreads.online/discover/tarzan_of_the_apes_se/characters/sheeta.md): The leopard, a dangerous jungle predator.
- [Tarrant](https://www.betterreads.online/discover/tarzan_of_the_apes_se/characters/tarrant.md): A sailor on the expedition to find the castaways.
- [Mirando](https://www.betterreads.online/discover/tarzan_of_the_apes_se/characters/mirando.md): A sailor on the ship that rescues the castaways.
- [Tobey](https://www.betterreads.online/discover/tarzan_of_the_apes_se/characters/tobey.md): A sailor on the ship that rescues the castaways.
- [Captain Billings](https://www.betterreads.online/discover/tarzan_of_the_apes_se/characters/captain_billings.md): Captain of the ship that rescues the castaways.
- [Reverend Mr. Tousley](https://www.betterreads.online/discover/tarzan_of_the_apes_se/characters/reverend_tousley.md): A clergyman who appears briefly in the story.

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