This exclusive take diverges sharply from classic Tarzan stories like Burroughs’ novels or Disney’s animated film. Where Tarzan is typically the lone hero conquering nature, The Shame of Jane challenges the audience to see Jane as both a participant in and a critic of colonial systems. It aligns more closely with modern adaptations like The Legend of Tarzan (2016), which touches on colonial exploitation, but goes further by making Jane’s moral arc the core of the story.