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Joseph
Biblical figure sold into slavery who rises to power in Egypt.
minor
Also known as Joe
First appearance: moses
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Relationship types
- Other
Character groups
- Biblical and heroic archetypes
- Exodus narrative figures
- Egyptian and patriarchal figures
- Religious and personified figures
- Diverse biblical, historical, and symbolic characters
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Story tension across the book — this chapter sits in Exposition.
- Setup
- Escalation
- Breaking point
- Aftermath
- Closing
This is the story's dramatic climax because the young man, after years of struggle and self-control, emotional…
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