The Legend of Tarzan Timeline ( Real )

literature
October 10, 1912

Publication of 'Tarzan of the Apes' Novel

Edgar Rice Burroughs publishes his novel 'Tarzan of the Apes', introducing the character Tarzan to the world.

film
July 1, 2016

Release of 'The Legend of Tarzan' Movie

The movie 'The Legend of Tarzan', directed by David Yates and starring Alexander Skarsgård, premieres.

The Legend of Tarzan Timeline ( Fictional )

origin_story
Late 19th century

Tarzan's Birth and Early Life in the Jungle

John Clayton is born and loses his parents to a leopard attack in the jungle. He is raised by gorillas and grows up in the African jungle, becoming Tarzan.

biographical
Several years before main events

Rescue and Introduction to British Society

Tarzan is discovered by a British explorer and taken to England, where he becomes Lord Greystoke and marries Jane Porter.

plot_setup
Circa 1888

Return to Africa with Jane

Tarzan and Jane have been living in England but return to Africa to investigate rumors of illegal diamond trading and other disturbances.

conflict_introduction
Shortly after Tarzan's return

Arrival of King Leopold's Envoy and the Villain's Plot

Belgian Captain Leon Rom is sent as an envoy to Africa under the pretense of trade negotiations, but he secretly plans to exploit the region's resources and enslave locals.

ally_reunion
During main events

Tarzan's Encounter with Gorilla Allies

Tarzan re-establishes contact with his ape family in the jungle and gains their support to fight against exploitation.

conflict_escalation
During main events

Capture and Enslavement of Local Villagers

The antagonist captures villagers, using them for forced labor in the diamond mines, inciting Tarzan's intervention.

plot_progression
Mid main events

Tarzan and Jane's Struggle to Fight Corruption

Tarzan and Jane work together to expose the antagonists’ plan and protect the local communities.

climax
Late main events

Final Battle Between Tarzan and Captain Leon Rom

A climactic confrontation where Tarzan fights Leon Rom to stop his plans and save the village and the jungle.

resolution
After climax

Restoration of Peace to the Jungle

Tarzan and Jane manage to stop the exploitation and ensure the safety of the jungle and its inhabitants.