Character guide

Korak

major

Also known as XI Korak, Korak a Tarmangani, Tarmangani, Silently Korak

The son of Tarzan, raised in the jungle, becomes a fierce warrior and leader.

Meriem

major

Also known as Little Meriem, Miss Meriem, XIII Meriem, XVII Meriem

A young girl raised by apes, later rescued and loved by Korak.

Morison Baynes

supporting

Also known as Hon. Morison Baynes, Baynes, Morison, Mr. Baynes

An English gentleman who becomes entangled in African adventures.

Mr. Hanson

supporting

Also known as Hanson

A trader and antagonist involved in schemes against the protagonists.

Malbihn

supporting

Also known as The Swede, Sven Malbihn, Sven, Swede

A Swedish villain who causes trouble for Korak and Meriem.

Akut

supporting

Also known as VII Akut, phlegmatic Akut, old Akut

A loyal great ape companion to Korak and Tarzan.

Sheik Amor ben Khatour

supporting

Also known as The Sheik, Amor ben Khatour, the old Sheik

An Arab sheik who captures and holds Meriem.

Bwana

supporting

Also known as the big Bwana, The Big Bwana, Instantly Bwana

A title for Tarzan, the legendary jungle lord and father of Korak.

Alexis Paulvitch

supporting

Also known as Paulvitch, the Paulvitch

A Russian villain and former associate of Rokoff, plotting revenge.

Tantor

minor

Also known as Old Tantor, the maddening Tantor

The elephant, a powerful ally and presence in the jungle.

Numa

minor

Also known as the hidden Numa, Poor old Numa

The lion, a constant threat and symbol of the wild.

Condon

minor

A sailor or crew member involved in the early voyage.

Carl Jenssen

minor

Also known as Jenssen, Carl

A sailor and accomplice of the villains.

Mr. Harold Moore

minor

Also known as II Mr. Harold Moore, Mr. Moore, the excited Mr. Moore

An Englishman who assists in the search for Meriem.

Abdul Kamak

minor

Also known as Abdul

An Arab servant or henchman of the Sheik.

Kovudoo

minor

Also known as old Kovudoo

A native chief or warrior encountered in the jungle.

Jack Clayton

minor

Also known as Jack, John Clayton

Tarzan's human name, used occasionally in the narrative.

Tarzan

supporting

Also known as Tarzan of the Apes, Lord Greystoke, John Clayton

The legendary ape-man, father of Korak and lord of the jungle.

Captain Armand Jacot

minor

Also known as V Captain Armand Jacot, Captain Jacot, Jacot, General Jacot

A French officer who aids in the search for Meriem.

Ajax

minor

Also known as the reluctant Ajax

A horse or mule used in the African travels.

Geeka

minor

Also known as Little Geeka, little Geeka

A small monkey or ape companion to Meriem.

Lady Greystoke

minor

Also known as Jane

Tarzan's wife and mother of Korak, appears briefly.

Killer

minor

Also known as The Killer

A fierce animal or nickname for a predator.

Herr Skopf

minor

A German character encountered in the story.

Ali ben Kadin

minor

Also known as Ali ben, Kadin, the hideous Ali

An Arab villain who threatens the protagonists.

Sheeta

minor

The leopard, a dangerous jungle predator.

Achmet ben Houdin

minor

An Arab character involved in the plot.

Mabunu

minor

A native character in the African setting.

El Adrea

minor

A lion or beast referenced in the jungle.

Marjorie W.

minor

Also known as the Marjorie W., W.

A ship name or character associated with the voyage.

Nicholas Rokoff

minor

Also known as the archfiend Rokoff, Rokoff

A Russian arch-villain, mentioned as a past threat.

Jeanne Jacot

minor

Also known as little Jeanne Jacot, Jeanne

Daughter of Captain Jacot, a minor character.

Simpson

minor

A minor crew member or servant.

Michael Sabrov

minor

Also known as Sabrov

A Russian associate of Paulvitch.

Manu

minor

Also known as little Manu

A monkey character in the jungle.

Sabor

minor

The lioness, a recurring jungle predator.

Histah

minor

The snake, a danger in the jungle.