Following his parents' death in Africa, John Clayton has been be raised by an ape, was known by the name Tarzan, but eventually left Africa and for his parents' home in England, along with the woman he fell in love with ...
Following his parents' death in Africa, John Clayton has been be raised by an ape, was known by the name Tarzan, but eventually left Africa and for his parents' home in England, along with the woman he fell in love with ...
The film's central thesis explicitly condemns Belgian colonialism, resource exploitation, and slavery, championing anti-colonial resistance and environmental protection as its core solution.
The film maintains traditional casting for its lead characters but incorporates visible diversity in supporting roles. Its narrative strongly critiques European colonialism and the exploitation of Africa, explicitly portraying traditional white power structures as villainous through its primary antagonist.
The Legend of Tarzan does not include any discernible LGBTQ+ characters or themes. The narrative focuses on heterosexual relationships and traditional adventure elements, resulting in no portrayal of queer identity to evaluate.
The film does not feature any female characters who engage in or are victorious in close-quarters physical combat against one or more male opponents. Jane Porter, the primary female character, does not participate in such combat.
All major characters in "The Legend of Tarzan" (2016) maintain their established canonical gender from Edgar Rice Burroughs' original stories and prior adaptations. No characters historically or canonically male or female are portrayed as a different gender.
All major characters, including Tarzan, Jane, and the historically-based George Washington Williams, are portrayed by actors whose race aligns with their established canon or historical identity. No character's race was changed from their source material.
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