Rameses evolves into a more conflicted and hardened character. As he ascends to the throne of Egypt after the death of his father, Rameses grapples with the pressures of leadership and the growing tension between the Hebrew slaves and the Egyptian empire. Initially, he tries to maintain order and control by increasing the oppression of the Hebrews, even as Moses confronts him with the truth about his heritage. Rameses' pride and stubbornness prevent him from acknowledging the injustice.