Why kill the eldest son of the enemy?

Clemmie 2022-04-21 09:01:48

don't like this movie. While the artistry is unparalleled, the key plot and core characters are so well-crafted that I am disgusted.
Moses led the people to resist the brutal rule, which is of course just, but in the name of benevolence, killing a large number of innocent civilians by brutal means cannot be called justice anyway. What is even more unforgivable is that, with the so-called power of God, destroying an entire army overnight is nothing but a piece of cake. Why do they choose children, women and children to commit violence? What is the rationale?

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The Prince of Egypt quotes

  • Rameses: [They are both late for the banquet] I'm done for, Father will kill me!

    Moses: Don't worry, nobody will even notice us coming in.

    [they enter, the crowd cheers loudly]

    Rameses: [sarcastic] Nobody will even notice.

  • Moses: [singing] You who I called brother, why must you call down another blow?

    Chorus: I send my scourge, I sent my sword!

    Moses: Let my people go!

    Chorus: Thus saith the Lord!

    MosesChorus: Thus saith the Lord!