King Ramses' Curse and Courage King Ramses' Curse is an ancient myth that has been passed down through generations. According to the legends, King Ramses was a powerful ruler who had many enemies. To protect his kingdom and treasures, he cast a curse upon anyone who dared to steal from his tomb. The curse was said to bring upon the thieves a lifetime of misfortune and suffering. It was believed that anyone who disturbed the resting place of King Ramses would face endless hardships, leading to their ultimate demise. This curse was meant to deter thieves from stealing the valuable artifacts and treasures that were buried with the king.
It just so happens that on the TV there is a million dollar reward for the return of this ancient stone. Eustace plans to hand it in, collect his reward and buy garden chairs.
In an interview with Cartoon Cartoon Fridays The Fan site and the show s music composer Jody Gray, he spoke about the song CCF The Fansite What influenced the song in the episode King Ramses Curse. When the second curse starts, a record player hiding behind a huge rock outside the house starts playing awful disco music and the characters start screaming and cover their ears.
This curse was meant to deter thieves from stealing the valuable artifacts and treasures that were buried with the king. Despite the terrifying curse, there have been stories of brave adventurers and archaeologists who have dared to enter the tomb of King Ramses. These individuals showed immense courage and determination as they overcame various obstacles to uncover the secrets hidden within the tomb.
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In the “King Ramses’ Curse” episode of Courage the Cowardly Dog we have three plagues — since storytelling loves The Rule Of Three — and the plagues comprise a mixture of ancient and comically modern curses.
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This horror comedy for children takes inspiration from ancient holy texts such as found in the Bible and in the Quran.
In the Bible we have The Ten Biblical Plagues, also known as The Plagues of Egypt.
In the Quran there is also mention of a plague and it’s pretty similar except it happens all at once.
Ramses II ruled as pharaoh, or king, of ancient Egypt from 1279 to 1213 BC, the second longest reign in Egyptian history. He was the third king of the 19th dynasty, during the New Kingdom. Ramses, also spelled Ramesses or Rameses, was a highly popular ruler, and under him Egypt enjoyed great prosperity.
STORY STRUCTURE OF KING RAMSES’ CURSE
SHORTCOMING
Muriel and Eustace are obliviously going on with their lives inside their house in the middle of Nowhere.
For the first time I notice the Bagges have a moose head on the wall. This will be used later as a sort of indoor fountain, when water gushes out of its mouth.
Courage sees a crime happening right outside his window but is unable to stop Eustace from getting himself involved.
To go back a bit, this episode opens with the story of the baddies. Two creatures (cats? mice?) have stolen an ancient engraved stone tablet. In a scene out of a heist movie a helicopter (or something similar) is on their trail. There’s an ominous black trail following them. We later realise this is a swarm of locusts.
In a scene out of (and possibly inspired by) Fargo (1996) the creatures bury the stone near the side of the road. They’re being terrorised by this thing following them and will come back for it later.
pan shot of the Bagges’ house
The camera pans to reveal that all this has happened, quite literally, outside Eustace and Muriel’s house.
We never hear from these criminals again. They are a classic case of a McGuffin in storytelling. They exist only to get the story going and then they disappear.
DESIRE
Courage wants to know what’s going on outside his front window. In typical pet dog fashion, he takes great interest in whatever’s going on outside while his owners go about their own day obliviously.
Eustace wants to be rich. Not because his needs are particularly great, but because he likes the power that goes along with it.
OPPONENT
We have already seen the supernatural opponent — it appeared first as a curlicued shadow across the bonnet of the thieves’ car.
We see it more fully after Eustace decides to keep the tablet for himself.
The much weaker and more more comical opponent here is Eustace.
Eustace refuses to believe the tablet is anything other than rubbish. Even when Courage transmogrifies into a mummy, Eustace is not even looking.
PLAN
Courage has seen the thieves bury something so he brings it inside to show Muriel and Eustace. He also knows that there’s something fishy and scary about the tablet because etchings keep disappearing from it. A screenshot serves to foreshadow what’s going to happen in the episode, though the viewer doesn’t really have time to examine them.
It just so happens that on the TV there is a million dollar reward for the return of this ancient stone. Eustace plans to hand it in, collect his reward and buy garden chairs.
Another character turns up. In the Courage stories we often end up meeting the characters who have first appeared on TV. This man is here to collect donations for some archeological society. Donations of a million dollars mean a free tote bag. It wasn’t necessary for the plot for this guy to turn up but it fleshes out the story by adding another opportunity for interaction and also a good gag about charity culture. The other thing that happens when a character off the Bagges’ TV turns up in real life: The line between TV and reality is blurred, or perhaps it is demolished, in a metafictive sense. The audience is very aware that this is a story.
BIG STRUGGLE
- The house fills up with water. (A flood.) Courage saves the day by swimming from the attic to the basement and pulling out the plug. (The house has comically been turned into a bathtub.)
- The house fills with muzak. Again Courage saves everyone by finding the gramophone and smashing it with his baseball bat.
- A plague of locusts heads straight for the house. There’s no way Courage can stop this one.
After a battle scene in which Eustace is swinging Courage around, Courage returns the tablet to the supernatural being outside. Eustace does this, but when he thinks everything is over, and the being has run ‘out of ammo’ having used up his three plagues, he retrieves it. This time the locusts return and eat up half the house leaving it — as baddies often do throughout the series — in a completely unliveable state.
Meanwhile, another big struggle scene is going on in the kitchen. I assume Muriel is going on a baking frenzy as a way of coping with stress. Both Muriel and the kitchen and also the house get more and more frazzled/destroyed as the montage goes on. Muriel’s signature weapon is her rolling pin, so the oversized rolling pin is a symbol of big struggle.
Notice, too, that she is frying fish. I’m guessing this is a Christian symbol.
The view is through the removal of the so-called ‘fourth wall’. We don’t normally see Muriel’s kitchen from this point of view.
ANAGNORISIS
There is no helping Eustace, whose plans for new garden chairs have moved on to include spark plugs and other material goods.
NEW SITUATION
We have a wonderful high angle shot of the house, which is now a bomb site.
Eustace — being his usual avaricious self — has refused to hand over the tablet and is now entombed somewhere in Egypt. Muriel wonders where he’s got to.
Eustace — being his usual avaricious self — has refused to hand over the tablet and is now entombed somewhere in Egypt. Muriel wonders where he’s got to.
Their courage was evident in the face of adversity as they braved the traps and challenges set by King Ramses himself. These challenges were designed to test the strength and courage of those who dared to enter the tomb. Only through their unwavering bravery were they able to navigate the treacherous paths and find the hidden treasures. The stories of these courageous individuals serve as a reminder that bravery and determination can triumph over the greatest of challenges. Despite the fear instilled by King Ramses' curse, they chose to face the unknown and explore the tomb, knowing the potential consequences. In conclusion, King Ramses' Curse is a tale of caution and courage. It warns against the greed and folly of those who seek to steal from the resting place of a mighty ruler. At the same time, it celebrates the courage and determination of those who face the unknown and overcome the challenges set before them. The legend of King Ramses' Curse reminds us that courage can conquer even the most daunting of challenges..
Reviews for "The Ancient Egyptian Curse of King Ramses: A Test of Courage"
1. Karen - 2/5
I was really disappointed with "King Ramses's Curse Courage". The gameplay was repetitive and the puzzles were not challenging at all. The storyline was also confusing and hard to follow. I also encountered several bugs and glitches throughout the game, which made it even more frustrating to play. Overall, I found the game to be boring and not worth the money.
2. John - 1/5
I have to say, "King Ramses's Curse Courage" is one of the worst games I have ever played. The graphics were outdated and looked like they were from the early 2000s. The controls were clunky and unresponsive, making it difficult to navigate through the game. The voice acting was also terrible, it sounded like the voice actors were not even trying. The whole experience was incredibly underwhelming and I wouldn't recommend this game to anyone.
3. Emily - 2/5
I had high hopes for "King Ramses's Curse Courage", but unfortunately, it fell short for me. The game lacked originality and felt like a generic adventure game that I've played many times before. The puzzles were too easy and didn't require much thinking. The character development was also lacking and I couldn't connect with any of the characters. Overall, it was a forgettable gaming experience and I wouldn't bother playing it again.
4. Michael - 1/5
"King Ramses's Curse Courage" was a complete waste of my time. The gameplay was incredibly dull and I found myself losing interest within the first few minutes. The graphics were outdated and the animations were clunky. The dialogue was poorly written and the voice acting was cringe-worthy. The game lacked any compelling story or memorable moments. I regret purchasing this game and I would advise others to stay away from it.