Gratitude and Respect: When Joseph presents his father Jacob to Pharaoh, Jacob blesses Pharaoh. This interaction likely conveys gratitude and respect towards Pharaoh for allowing Joseph's family to live in Egypt during the famine.
Relief and Security: The chapter also details Joseph's management of the famine in Egypt, selling grain to the Egyptians and others during the famine. His family, by contrast, is provided for in Goshen, which likely brings them a sense of relief and security.
Sorrow and Longing: Jacob expresses his longing for his homeland when he makes Joseph swear to bury him in Canaan, not in Egypt. This reflects a deep connection to his homeland and a desire to be laid to rest with his forefathers, which carries emotional undertones of sorrow and nostalgia.
Responsibility and Burden: Joseph faces the heavy responsibility of managing Egypt's resources during a severe famine. This includes making difficult decisions, like exchanging food for the lands and livestock of the Egyptians, and eventually for their servitude. This scenario can be seen as highlighting the emotional burden of leadership during crisis times.