# The Beasts of Tarzan explained — The Beasts of Tarzan

> Chapter companion for The Beasts of Tarzan by Edgar Rice Burroughs.

## What happens

Tarzan, having been kidnapped and marooned by Rokoff, begins to gather a group of wild beasts, including Akut the ape and Sheeta the panther, to aid in his survival and pursuit of his enemies.

## Themes in this chapter

### Mastery Over Nature

Tarzan demonstrates his ability to dominate and befriend wild animals, using them as tools for survival and revenge.

### Survival and Resilience

Despite being abandoned on a hostile island, Tarzan adapts and thrives by leveraging his primal instincts and strength.

## Character check-ins

### Tarzan

The protagonist, stranded and using his jungle skills to survive and gather allies.

### Akut

An ape that Tarzan tames and befriends, becoming a key ally.

### Sheeta

A panther that Tarzan rescues and later commands, adding to his beastly retinue.

### Nikolas Rokoff

The antagonist who orchestrated Tarzan's kidnapping and marooning.

## Key lines

> The Beasts of Tarzan

Tarzan gathers wild animals to his side.

_The chapter title encapsulates Tarzan's growing command over the jungle's creatures._

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