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Tarzan, born as John Clayton, III, Lord Greystoke, is a character well-known for his adventures in the African jungle. Raised by gorillas after his parents' tragic demise, Tarzan's story is one of the most iconic tales of survival and self-discovery. His journey from a wild child to the king of the jungle, and his grappling with human identity, forms the crux of his narrative.