Characterization of Tarzan

By Mercend
  • Tarzan and Terk become best friends

    Tarzan and Terk become best friends
    This is a pivotal moment in Tarzan's life. This is when Tarzan begins to be accepted in the pack. Terk and Tarzan run a round doing different shenanigans. This is where Tarzan learns to be brave and gets his wild side.
  • Tarzan is told to to get an elephant hair.

    Tarzan is told to to get an elephant hair.
    This point is where we start to see Tarzan be brave and do bold things most people wouldn't do.
  • Tarzan grows up

    Tarzan grows up
    Tarzan goes on this montage where he learns how to live in the wild. At this point, Tarzan is becoming more and more like the Apes. As he matures he shows sign of becoming more ape-like.
  • Tarzan meets Jane

    Tarzan meets Jane
    This is the defining moment for Tarzan. This is his first interaction with humans since he was a baby. At this moment, Tarzan realized that there were things like him. This inspired him to want to learn the ways of a human.
  • Jane domesticates Tarzan

    Jane domesticates Tarzan
    This is the turning point for Tarzan. As Jane teaches Tarzan how to be a human, Tarzan begins to not protect his pack of apes. This causes a rift in the pack. Tarzan is then forced to make a decision to protect the apes or go with Jane to be a human.
  • Tarzan protects the humans

    Tarzan protects the humans
    As the humans invade the nest, Kerchak attacks them. Then, Tarzan comes in to protect Jane and the scientists. This shows that at this point Tarzan cares more about the people than his family. Kerchak then tells Tarzan to leave because he can't protect the pack anymore.
  • Tarzan falls for Jane

    Tarzan falls for Jane
    Tarzan falls in love with Jane. This is the point where he completely commits to go live with Jane and abandoned the pack.
  • Tarzan returns

    Tarzan returns
    After Clayton comes to attack the packe, Tarzan and Janes realize he's evil. Tarzan then rushes back to save the pack. At this point, the audiences realizes he still loves his family deep inside. We realize he will still do anything to protect them. This is where Tarzan comes back down to earth and makes instinctive decisions.
  • Jane stays

    Jane stays
    After the attack, Kerchak dies. This means that Tarzan is the only one left to protect the pack. At this point, Tarzan decides to stay with his family. Completely changing his ways again, from self-centered, to selfless. Then Jane decides to stay with Tarzan and they all live happily ever after.