Personality: Prince Ramses is a young man very much caught between two conflicting desires. On the one hand, he wants more than anything to earn his father’s approval and love, but the only method available to him to do so is by denying his desire to let loose and have some fun once in a while. When we first see him as a young man in the film, he’s enjoying himself immensely as he engages in a chariot race with his adopted brother, Moses. The two of them act like many teenagers do, hurling good-natured insults at one another and upping the ante with steadily more dangerous tricks. In moments like these, Ramses seems to forget himself, and can allow himself to just let go and have fun. However, when the destruction that they’ve caused is discovered by the boys’ father, Seti, Ramses’ good mood vanishes, and he halfheartedly attempts to defend their actions to the Pharaoh. Ramses knows that his father expects him to take himself more seriously, in preparation for his role in ruling all of Egypt when he ascends to the throne.
When pressured, particularly in the realm of personal responsibility and regarding his role as the future Pharaoh, Ramses tends to withdraw and become moody, lashing out at anyone who would dare to suggest that he lighten up and get some perspective. Moses tries to cheer him up, to little or no avail, after Ramses has been thoroughly berated by their father for failing to conduct himself with dignity and gravity. Ramses’ response is to glare moodily down from the place that he’s retreated to, and to tell Moses to go away, because he understands nothing of what it’s like to bear the kind of burden that Ramses does. The crown sits heavy upon the Pharaoh-to-be’s head, and it takes all of the encouraging and cajoling that Moses has in him to get him to cheer up again.
As much as Ramses is stressed by his position as the heir, he also revels in it, and is clearly used to the wealth and comfort that such a role brings. He thinks nothing of giving a piece of his personal jewelry to his brother upon appointing him Royal Chief Architect, and seems very pleased indeed to be presented with a captured Midianite girl as a tribute and concubine by the chief priests. His life is one of riches and prestige, and Ramses takes it for granted that he can pretty much do whatever he’d like, so long as he lives up to his father’s expectations of him. A little later on, Moses accidentally kills an Egyptian guard who’s been pushing Hebrew slaves beyond their limits. When Ramses discovers the death, he dismisses it with a wave of his hand, saying that as the future Pharaoh, he declares that it never happened, and that Moses is not guilty of any crime. He also responds to Moses’ concerns about the welfare of the Hebrews with a lackadaisical, “They’re only slaves, Moses.” Used to a life of comfort and high status, he bears both the blessing and the curse of having been wealthy. Ramses is used to getting his way, and doesn’t always respond well when that is threatened.
In general disposition, he also tends to be a quieter, more observant person than his adopted brother. Part of it may be to curry favor in his father’s eyes, but at least to begin with, Ramses is both thoughtful and concerned with making certain that others are content. He’s not the best when it comes to thinking about his own personal happiness, however. Ramses has only one friend that we ever see in the film, and when that one friend is taken from him, he grows hard and distant. An introvert to begin with, Ramses’ tendencies to withdraw into himself is exacerbated by the Moses’ departure, and he’s never quite the same afterward.
Abilities: Nothing out of the ordinary for his time period and role in society. Ramses has an understanding of ritual and ceremony, as his role as future Pharaoh would demand. He is also shown to have some knowledge of architecture in his canon, and can drive and crash a chariot reasonably well.
Sample Entry:
[Ramses is looking a shiny new Cadillac convertible over again and again, the look of wonder on his face quite apparent as he gingerly touches the bright teal fins and the plush seats. He can’t quite believe what the salesman is telling him. No horses at all, despite the word ‘horsepower’ being used in the description? How ingenious!]
I’ve never seen such an intriguing vehicle! Would you say that it’s faster than a Phoenician chariot? I’ve always admired their designs...
[He frowns as the salesman merely laughs and shakes his head.]
I see nothing amusing in my words. It’s an honest question. Wait, how fast? And how much of this “paycheck” will it take in trade to make this mine?
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Character Name: Ramses
Character Series: Prince of Egypt
Character Age: late teens to early 20s? I’m going to go with 19, and take him from right after he’s made Moses Royal Chief Architect.
Background: The Book of Exodus. With songs.
Personality: Prince Ramses is a young man very much caught between two conflicting desires. On the one hand, he wants more than anything to earn his father’s approval and love, but the only method available to him to do so is by denying his desire to let loose and have some fun once in a while. When we first see him as a young man in the film, he’s enjoying himself immensely as he engages in a chariot race with his adopted brother, Moses. The two of them act like many teenagers do, hurling good-natured insults at one another and upping the ante with steadily more dangerous tricks. In moments like these, Ramses seems to forget himself, and can allow himself to just let go and have fun. However, when the destruction that they’ve caused is discovered by the boys’ father, Seti, Ramses’ good mood vanishes, and he halfheartedly attempts to defend their actions to the Pharaoh. Ramses knows that his father expects him to take himself more seriously, in preparation for his role in ruling all of Egypt when he ascends to the throne.
When pressured, particularly in the realm of personal responsibility and regarding his role as the future Pharaoh, Ramses tends to withdraw and become moody, lashing out at anyone who would dare to suggest that he lighten up and get some perspective. Moses tries to cheer him up, to little or no avail, after Ramses has been thoroughly berated by their father for failing to conduct himself with dignity and gravity. Ramses’ response is to glare moodily down from the place that he’s retreated to, and to tell Moses to go away, because he understands nothing of what it’s like to bear the kind of burden that Ramses does. The crown sits heavy upon the Pharaoh-to-be’s head, and it takes all of the encouraging and cajoling that Moses has in him to get him to cheer up again.
As much as Ramses is stressed by his position as the heir, he also revels in it, and is clearly used to the wealth and comfort that such a role brings. He thinks nothing of giving a piece of his personal jewelry to his brother upon appointing him Royal Chief Architect, and seems very pleased indeed to be presented with a captured Midianite girl as a tribute and concubine by the chief priests. His life is one of riches and prestige, and Ramses takes it for granted that he can pretty much do whatever he’d like, so long as he lives up to his father’s expectations of him. A little later on, Moses accidentally kills an Egyptian guard who’s been pushing Hebrew slaves beyond their limits. When Ramses discovers the death, he dismisses it with a wave of his hand, saying that as the future Pharaoh, he declares that it never happened, and that Moses is not guilty of any crime. He also responds to Moses’ concerns about the welfare of the Hebrews with a lackadaisical, “They’re only slaves, Moses.” Used to a life of comfort and high status, he bears both the blessing and the curse of having been wealthy. Ramses is used to getting his way, and doesn’t always respond well when that is threatened.
In general disposition, he also tends to be a quieter, more observant person than his adopted brother. Part of it may be to curry favor in his father’s eyes, but at least to begin with, Ramses is both thoughtful and concerned with making certain that others are content. He’s not the best when it comes to thinking about his own personal happiness, however. Ramses has only one friend that we ever see in the film, and when that one friend is taken from him, he grows hard and distant. An introvert to begin with, Ramses’ tendencies to withdraw into himself is exacerbated by the Moses’ departure, and he’s never quite the same afterward.
Abilities: Nothing out of the ordinary for his time period and role in society. Ramses has an understanding of ritual and ceremony, as his role as future Pharaoh would demand. He is also shown to have some knowledge of architecture in his canon, and can drive
and crasha chariot reasonably well.Sample Entry:
[Ramses is looking a shiny new Cadillac convertible over again and again, the look of wonder on his face quite apparent as he gingerly touches the bright teal fins and the plush seats. He can’t quite believe what the salesman is telling him. No horses at all, despite the word ‘horsepower’ being used in the description? How ingenious!]
I’ve never seen such an intriguing vehicle! Would you say that it’s faster than a Phoenician chariot? I’ve always admired their designs...
[He frowns as the salesman merely laughs and shakes his head.]
I see nothing amusing in my words. It’s an honest question. Wait, how fast? And how much of this “paycheck” will it take in trade to make this mine?
Sold.