# Pharaoh — Poetry character guide

> Pharaoh in Poetry by James Weldon Johnson.

**Role:** supporting

**Also known as:** Poor Old Pharaoh, Old Pharaoh

**First appearance:** 0070-let-my-people-go

## Who they are

Oppressive ruler of Egypt who refuses to free the Israelites.

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