In the second volume of the tetralogy, Joseph becomes the main character. The seventeen-year-old hero captivates with his youthful beauty and intelligence. This late-born son is Jacob's favorite, and this love stirs the jealousy of his older brothers, leading to conflict within the family. Ultimately, Joseph is humiliated by his brothers and sold to foreign merchants. They tell their father that his youngest son has been killed by a wild animal.