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'''''Tarzan'''''' is a character is popular novels by [[Edgar Rice Burroughs]]. The character is the son of an English nobleman who grows up in [[Africa]] among a pack of apes. Tarzan learns the ways of the [[jungle]] and protects its inhabitants from outsiders. The first Tarzan novel was published in 1914. | '''''Tarzan'''''' is a character is popular novels by [[Edgar Rice Burroughs]]. The character is the son of an English nobleman who grows up in [[Africa]] among a pack of apes. Tarzan learns the ways of the [[jungle]] and protects its inhabitants from outsiders. The first Tarzan novel was published in 1914. | ||
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| + | Modern criticism of the Tarzan books has noted the casual racism which runs rampant throughout the book, and have pointed to parallels with ''The Leatherstocking Tales'' by James Fenimore Cooper. Both Tarzan and Natty Bumppo, the hero of Cooper's series, are Caucasians who are raised by "savage" peoples and who prove superior by virtue of their race. This was in keeping with the contemporary thought about race and capability, but runs contrary to much of what is thought in the modern era. | ||
==Film== | ==Film== | ||
Revision as of 20:29, April 7, 2008
Tarzan' is a character is popular novels by Edgar Rice Burroughs. The character is the son of an English nobleman who grows up in Africa among a pack of apes. Tarzan learns the ways of the jungle and protects its inhabitants from outsiders. The first Tarzan novel was published in 1914.
Modern criticism of the Tarzan books has noted the casual racism which runs rampant throughout the book, and have pointed to parallels with The Leatherstocking Tales by James Fenimore Cooper. Both Tarzan and Natty Bumppo, the hero of Cooper's series, are Caucasians who are raised by "savage" peoples and who prove superior by virtue of their race. This was in keeping with the contemporary thought about race and capability, but runs contrary to much of what is thought in the modern era.
Film
Tarzan has a standard type of portrayal in films and comic books. He swings through the jungle on long, sturdy vines, and announces his arrival with a yodel. (Carol Burnett is famous for recreating this yodel.) Tarzan's girlfriend is Jane and his sidekick is a chimp named "Cheetah." A famous snatch of dialogue is "Me Tarzan, you Jane."