Jane Porter also known in the book as Jane Clayton, Lady Greystoke or Jane Parker in early cinema is a character from Edgar Rice Burroughs' Tarzan of the Apes.
History[]
Biography[]
Jane Porter was a wealthy English painter 19th century who was the daughter of one Professor Archimedes Q. Porter. In 1882, she travelled to the Congo to study gorillas along with her father and a hunter named Clayton. While in the Congo she was separated from the group by a congress of aggressive baboons.
Jane was narrowly saved by Tarzan, a human, "Ape-Man" who was raised by gorillas. Jane and Tarzan were infatuated with one another with Jane also teaching Tarzan human culture and the English language. When Jane and her father were to return home after not finding any gorillas, Tarzan was manipulated by Clayton into revealing the location of the apes. This turned out to be a trap as Clayton lead a mutiny to capture the gorillas and sell them.
Tarzan managed to free the group and fight Clayton, ending in Clayton's demise. Following the battle, Tarzan was deemed the, "King of the Apes" while Jane and her father were to return to England. Out of love for Tarzan, Jane stayed in the jungle with her father following suit. The three took up residence in a treehouse which had been constructed decades earlier by Tarzan's deceased human parents.
Jungle Cruise appearances[]
Trader Sam's Enchanted Tiki Bar[]
There is a (live action) photograph of a live-action Jane Porter and Professor Porter hung on the wall in Trader Sam's bar. The caption explains that they are about to embark on their gorilla studying expedition.[1]
Other connections[]
Adventureland[]
Jane has made rare appearances live in Adventureland such as for Disney's 2023 Pride Nite where she appeared at Inspiration Spot alongside Terk.
Adventure Trading Company[]
In this attraction, the Daily Gnus reported on juju petroglyphs found at the base of Tarzan's treehouse. Both Shrunken Ned and José were interviewed on this subject.
Jungle River Cruise[]
Tarzan's treehouse is a feature on this version of the Jungle Cruise.
Tarzan's Treehouse[]
Figures of Jane teaching Tarzan about human culture appear in this attraction.
Other appearances[]
The Great Movie Ride[]
Jane appeared as her MGM counterpart Jane Parker from Tarzan the Ape Man (1932) in this attraction. She appeared riding the back of an elephant.
Trivia[]
- The pet ostrich in the Adventureland Treehouse is named Jane which may be a tribute to Jane Porter's role in Tarzan's Treehouse.
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