BrotherZak
Junior Member
Some of the stories and characterization and dramatic dialogue is interesting and suspensful. Consider the Dialogue between Moses and Phararo at the Court or palace in Egypt
:The dialogue opens with Moses'(P) declaration that he is a prophet sent by the 'Lord of the universe', and with his demand that Pharaoh allow the Israelites to go with him. Pharaoh condescendingly reminds Moses(P) of the upbringing he received in Pharaoh's palace, and, by reminding Moses(P) that he is guilty of killing a Copt, also makes an unambiguous threat (verse 19). Moses(P) replies that his killing of the Copt was an accident. As for his upbringing in Pharaoh's house, he acknowledges it as a favour by Pharaoh, but curtly tells him that he cannot on that count enslave the Israelites (verses 20-21). Cornered by this trenchant reply, Pharaoh makes another move, asking Moses(P) in an obviously satirical tone: 'Who is this 'Lord of the universe' you speak of?' (verse 24). Moses'(P) reply is brief but to the point: 'The Lord of the heavens and the earth.' Pharaoh, who claims to be the supreme lord, feels the blow of the answer. At the same time, he senses that some of his courtiers may have been unduly impressed with the boldness of Moses(P), and so, in an attempt to laugh Moses(P) off, he turns to his courtiers, saying: 'You hear that, don't you?' (verse 25). Undaunted, Moses(P) presses the attack: 'Your Lord, and also the Lord of your ancestors of former times'. A powerful dent is made in the ancestral religion of Egypt, and Pharaoh, until now feigning self-control, shows visible signs of impatience. He suggests to his courtiers that Moses(P) is insane (verse 27), hoping to put an abrupt end to the discussion. Moses(P) refuses to let up: 'Lord of the East and the West', he adds. This is the last straw. Pharaoh threatens to imprison Moses(P) (verse 30). 'Even if I should present a clear sign [miracle]' asks Moses(P). Pharaoh has to consent, for his courtiers must have been intrigued by the offer of Moses(P), and it would be imprudent of Pharaoh to disregard the mood of the court. It might also have occurred to him that if Moses(P) showed a miracle, then he (Pharaoh) might be able to explain it away as a cheap trick. At any rate, he consents, probably grudgingly. When Moses(P) performs his miracles, Pharaoh is perplexed, but soon pulls himself together, observing that Moses(P) is at best an accomplished sorcerer. But something must be done about this sorcerer if he is not to steal the show."
:The dialogue opens with Moses'(P) declaration that he is a prophet sent by the 'Lord of the universe', and with his demand that Pharaoh allow the Israelites to go with him. Pharaoh condescendingly reminds Moses(P) of the upbringing he received in Pharaoh's palace, and, by reminding Moses(P) that he is guilty of killing a Copt, also makes an unambiguous threat (verse 19). Moses(P) replies that his killing of the Copt was an accident. As for his upbringing in Pharaoh's house, he acknowledges it as a favour by Pharaoh, but curtly tells him that he cannot on that count enslave the Israelites (verses 20-21). Cornered by this trenchant reply, Pharaoh makes another move, asking Moses(P) in an obviously satirical tone: 'Who is this 'Lord of the universe' you speak of?' (verse 24). Moses'(P) reply is brief but to the point: 'The Lord of the heavens and the earth.' Pharaoh, who claims to be the supreme lord, feels the blow of the answer. At the same time, he senses that some of his courtiers may have been unduly impressed with the boldness of Moses(P), and so, in an attempt to laugh Moses(P) off, he turns to his courtiers, saying: 'You hear that, don't you?' (verse 25). Undaunted, Moses(P) presses the attack: 'Your Lord, and also the Lord of your ancestors of former times'. A powerful dent is made in the ancestral religion of Egypt, and Pharaoh, until now feigning self-control, shows visible signs of impatience. He suggests to his courtiers that Moses(P) is insane (verse 27), hoping to put an abrupt end to the discussion. Moses(P) refuses to let up: 'Lord of the East and the West', he adds. This is the last straw. Pharaoh threatens to imprison Moses(P) (verse 30). 'Even if I should present a clear sign [miracle]' asks Moses(P). Pharaoh has to consent, for his courtiers must have been intrigued by the offer of Moses(P), and it would be imprudent of Pharaoh to disregard the mood of the court. It might also have occurred to him that if Moses(P) showed a miracle, then he (Pharaoh) might be able to explain it away as a cheap trick. At any rate, he consents, probably grudgingly. When Moses(P) performs his miracles, Pharaoh is perplexed, but soon pulls himself together, observing that Moses(P) is at best an accomplished sorcerer. But something must be done about this sorcerer if he is not to steal the show."
